In Sydney!!!

He is *too* cute!  Smaller than small, which surprises me because of my own little piglets, but ADORABLE and so, low-maintenance.  Considering Jessica's personality, how did this happen????  I've been here for 3 hours and he has done nothing but sleep and feed (with his eyes shut).  I have no idea why I am here because he is no work whatsoever. 
I've staged one photo shoot, he was a total professional and broke into action for me... sucked his thumb for about 20 seconds and then went back to sleep. 

We had Kokolof for breakfast (devine) and now we are sitting here marvelling at the fact Jessica is back to her old body already like a show-biz-mega-star... Her belts are on the same hole!!!  UNFAIR!

This smile is because I will be in Australia tomorrow!

What a gorgeous sweet-love xxxx

He is more than just a head!

Ha ha ha ha ha, full body Akiiki!  It is a tiny body, but oh so precious  :)  And check out that chin, Colt will be so proud they share a body feature!
PS - he is for-sure dreaming of me, look at that pout... 

Day 2

These eyes are talking to me and they are saying "Really?  You aren't coming to see me till Tuesday?  Fine, but I'm going to be mega cute in the meantime...."

The baby darling...

Day 1

The Best Thing EVER happened on Christmas Day!

I am in total shock.
I cannot believe it, the most wonderful thing has happened.
Jessica had her baby today!

At lunchtime I heard she was in hospital and was at 2-3cm, and then by 3pm he was born!  And he is soooooo beautiful!  Just look at him - I *need* to kiss these wee cheeks off.

Welcome to the family, Akiiki xxxx

Family

 At Prizegiving we were lucky enough to see the girls from St Michaels School, Maddie, Karenia, Saskia and Megane

And J, this is Dad trying to teach the Christmas tree selling man how to tie a decent knot.

Bonne fete Sebastien et Grace!

Megane made this cake (of course).  If she had let me cut it open for the photo you would see that iti s a rainbow cake of many colours.  Quite gorgeous...  But no, it was all "hands off Mum", humph.

And the car, well I just want the car.  I found it (in front of the empty section) next to Dad's house.  He says it is a gas-guzzler but I don't care.  Dear Santa, I want this for Christmas and I've been ever so good...

PS don't you love the road repaired after the earthquakes?  It really inspires confidence...

Chalk and cheese (and kidney stones)

Why would anyone want to look pained in a photo, when you can look as happy as this?

 And a mere 3 days later we had Prizegiving, where Seb was made a Prefect for 2013, Tennis Captain and Orchestra Leader...

This wonderful picture was taken right as the kapahaka performance finished.  I was TRYING to get an action shot but somehow the camera just wasn't interested in playing along...

Ballet Recital 2012

There is nothing my sister Jessica loves more than photos of the kids.  Blurry, she loves them.  Posted, she loves them.  Candid, she loves them.  So, here are the not-so-great shots I got today in all their glory.  I'll let you work out where Megane and Lucy are in the photos...

My cool friend, Super Lesley!!!

Fabulous picture!
Fabulous pounamu!
Fabulous result!!
We love you Lesley xxx

Candid shots

Well well, I had my camera in class the other day and while I was teaching one of the wee darlings took a picture of me teaching.  It is odd looking at pictures of youself - I wonder if that is really what I look like.  Anyway that's me.  And below is Dad and Lucy.  He came over after work and was sending a text to someone...  I turned around and there was Lucy sitting on his lap just loving being with him.  I love this photo of them both.