Happy New Year baby boy and grown up girl

I know I already posted this picture of him but my friend Tracy sent me this edited one which is 1,000 times better. Also my little girl growing up fast taken at Tahunanui beach on the same day.

Love your smile

Went for a family picnic today to Tahunanui beach - while your sister was playing on the playground I took to heart everyone saying I wasn't taking enough photos of you - I took about 15 today and this was my favourite. What a blessing you are. No wonder your Auntie Marena loves you

Berry picking the day before Christmas

Christmas blessings from Christ

I love this time of year and the excitement and all the good that people do. Loved spending time with my family - children, sister, brother and parents. Roast turkey and, stuffing and cranberries is my favourite thing. We had picked raspberries the day before - she picked 4 - none of which were very ripe - she enjoyed the boysenberries as we picked - calling them sour - which the majority were. Mum made a lovely raspberry and white chocolate dessert I love and always associate with Christmas. She loved her wings from Auntie Marena and doll from my parents and beanbag from Uncle Jeremy. She did finally have an afternoon sleep though. I really like this thought expressed by the late Neal A. Maxwell - "Each of us is an innkeeper and decides if there is room for Jesus." I feel that although nice the commercialism detracts from the importance of Christmas. I am so thankful for my beautiful children, must post more photos of my son too:)

I could not live without you both

Loving being a mother of 2 even though some days are kind of trying - but they bring so much joy that I feel completely and utterly blessed by Heavenly Father that loves us and wants us to have joy. Here are some pics taken lately - he is growing like a mushroom almost 2 months old and she will be 21 months. Each day and moment is precious.

November almost over

Another photo Amanda Haynes took. Hape left today for 3 weeks. She hasn't had her daytime sleep and he is all hot and bothered. Took them to Santa Parade today - 21 degrees - this hot weather doesn't agree with me

November - family photo

Taken by Amanda Haynes of Rangiora - fantastic photographer - lots of fun - look forward to future photo sessions - taken in school holidays in 2008 about April? Travelled down especailly really and also visited inlaws. Our girl was a bit distracted but really pleased with photos