Sunday 10 June 2012

Love my Family....

This weekend has been just wonderful.... I had ALL my family home on Friday night.  Just magic.  My daughter had to sign some legal documentation so made a flying visit home from Perth.  She arrived in Auckland at 5.50 am on Friday.... and was home for breakfast by 7.15am.  Something to eat and a shower and her and I were ready for a day of catching up and shopping.  She signed her documentation, and we hit the shops.  She got a few new dresses and tops, me a dress and an anorak.  In the middle we stopped to visit Emma's friend, Tash and her new baby girl.  Little Bella is 8 days old and was so adorable. She was asleep while we were there, so no cuddles :(  Finally got home at 4.45pm... to find son and his girlfriend here to shower before we all headed out to celebrate ( early) my birthday

My two babies!

All of us

Kieran, his girlfriend Mel and Emma.

We had a delightful dinner at Gaku Teppanyaki in Browns Bay.  Emma said she hadn't had teppanyaki since she left Auckland.    Kieran and Mel stayed the night as they were in the process of moving house over the weekend.  

And I'll finish with a share of the card I made for Emma to give Tash


We saw Emma off just after lunch today... a 7 hour flight back to Perth.  Literally a flying visit for her.  Just loved having her home, even for such a short time.

Hope your weekend was a happy as mine has been.  

Dawn

13 comments:

kiwimeskreations said...

I too love it when we are all together as a family - so precious!!
The card is beautiful Dawn - love those 'little girl' ruffles.
Blessings
Maxine

Isha Gupta said...

Cute card Dawn.
Lovely and sweet family photo. Really precious!!!Your son looks so much like you and Emma like her father:)

joy said...

What an adorable baby card, Dawn!

You are a beautiful family - thanks for sharing the photos! Together time is so precious, isn't it?

Lin said...

I share your joy at having your family all together! Mine are spread across the country and it's so rare to have them all together......thanks for sharing, Dawn!

Barb said...

It's too bad Emma couldn't stay longer, but I'm so glad you were all able to get together, Dawn! Love the photos, and your card is adorable! Hugs to you! :)

Betty said...

isn't it wonderful when your grown children come home even for a short bit?!! you have a lovely family. and your card is adorable - i'm always making cards for my daughter to give to friends.

CinnamonSally said...

So lovely when the family gets together, love your photos Dawn and such a pretty baby card too.

Cathy A said...

That ruffle round the bottom is just so sweet, such a great card, so lovely that you got to spend time with your family too.

Greta said...

Oh how wonderful, Dawn! Thanks for sharing the pictures of your lovely family. The baby card is so creative & just adorable--love it!

Kara Lynne said...

So glad you had a wonderful time with your family. I love the shaped baby card, especially the ribbon and ruffles!

Stamp with Angela said...

Thanks for sharing some photos of your family. Sounds like a wonderful weekend.

A great shaped card too.

Virginia L. said...

Love seeing your happy family photo, Dawn! The baby card for Emma is amazing!!! Love this dress card!!

Suzanne C said...

What a handsome and beautiful family! Lovely pictures of everyone and so happy for you to have everyone home to celebrate. Love the sweet onsie baby card!