Sugar come down - post party wrap

My baby is officially 2! What a big boy!

We had a brilliant day - beginning with the monkey waking up to balloons in his bedroom, racing into the living room to a huge Lightening McQueen poster, more balloons & presents yay!!!

The weather cleared for the morning so we got to party outside on the deck and the little people played on the newly built cubby fort. Bit of a winner with the littlies.  Miraculously Q and I, with the help of my step-son Julien, were ready on time. The food worked out, the rain held off & everyone had a great time, especially the birthday boy! Success!!

The rain swept in just as the party ended - thank you weather gods for holding off. The little people all went home with Lightening McQueen goodies & smiles, and our little prince went off to sleep worn out from all the excitement. After a visit with Grandma he opened his gifts, what generous friends our boy has. We are very lucky indeed with the wonderful friends we have, and so fortunate to have them in our sons life. Thank you beautiful people - we love you guys!

Party in one more sleep

My baby boy turns 2 tomorrow.

O.M.G!

It seems like just yesterday that he was born, & we took him home from the hospital, wide-eyed, a little freaked but totally besotted by this beautiful miracle, and that's why we named him Kahurangi which means 'precious gift' - coz that's what he is.

Of course I was going to have a party to celebrate. Not on the same scale as number 1 but still a few good friends & their little people over. It's a Disney Cars theme, and I've been prepping all week baking up a storm.

Kahu got a cubby fort for his birthday- it came a little early as it was built & installed in our back yard on Friday. Super exciting for the little guy & our puppy Titus.

And my step-son Julien is here from Melbourne as well, so our little guy is over the moon. He loves his big bro 'Juju'

Cake is done, so we're ready to party tomorrow- yay!

Happy birthday eve monkey!!!

Life on the party lane

Feels like I have been baking, wrapping, prepping and sourcing party stuff all week - (around work of course!). It's my baby's 2nd birthday on Sunday so it's party time!

I was planning something a little more low key this year after the big 1st birthday soirée, but of course I have thrown myself into party planning mode with a vengeance.

Well he is my little prince!

My other baby Titus had the 'chop' this week & some surgery on his legs, poor puppy. The healing isn't go so well so he's now mister cone-head for a week.

At least it doesn't clash with his golden coat!

The monkey got a parcel in the post from his godparents - Xmas & birthday. He opened the Xmas pressie which had a couple of cool t-shirts & Quazi from Octonauts. It's now his fave soft toy and he is now a permanent fixture EVERYWHERE! Thanks G'ma and G'fa!

Awesome playdate with Gracie & Leah today while I went out to pick cabinetry for my new kitchen - yes please!! And home for Cars 2 DVD - perfect 'babysitter' for Kahu while mama did so more baking.

Poor Titus

Desexing day - poor puppy!

And he had some excess cartlidge on his leg removed, teeth looked at, Heart worm injection & nails clipped.

Big day, big bill - but he's worth it!

Titus in recovery mode

Weekend pics

Dinner out like grown-ups, bunch of cake-pops for Miss Lola, catching Lincoln at the new Palace Electric, a 2nd date night with hubby (I know - awesome right!), catching up with friends, baking treats, playing with Titus & hanging with my little family....

Lovely....

Handsome Hubby

Cake pops for Lola

Titus & Kahu playing

Movie date night

Hanging with Asha

Cake pop!!!

The monkeys new object-de-lust - the cake pop!!

And why not? Choc dipped cake on a stick, what's not to love?

Hello delicious chocolatey treat :-)

The week so far

I've been a bit slack this week blog-wise. Can I plead work (yawn), and impending birthday for the baby boy (yay!). I'm a busy lady!

We did have the lovely miss Lolly over for a playdate and making cake pops! The pops were not quite as I envisioned but they were a big hit with the little people.

We did manage a lovely night out at Ottomon for Valentines Day. The last time hubby & I were here was the night he proposed. Happy day indeed!

Sublime food, gorgeous company and a bottle of DogPoint Savignon Blanc from NZ (where else?) made for a lovely evening. Thanks Lu, Shirley & Lola for looking after the monkey!

And now it's the weekend! Yay! Have a good one ;-)