Carney/Moyse get together 2014

27th December

Well today we went over to Rosies to meet up with the Carney/Moyse's had another great get together also adding there was a new family member in the Carney family this year, young 11wk old Evelyn what a little cutie she is, congratulations Brian and Anna. Once again more food, laughs and chatting was the order of the day. Later in the day everyone left and headed home we headed back to the motel - there was no dinner tonight for us. Thanks Rosie and Bill,Catherine,Wayne and kids,Brian,Anna and bubs,Terry,Patricia,Colin,Ann and Bri another great catch up and some yummy food.

Boxing Day 2014

Boxing Day 26th December

We had a lovely get together on Boxing Day chatting and eating leftover and a few drinks to add to it. Terry,Patrica their son and his family were over from Aussie so they came along also - good to see them,Angela and Martin and Yasmine and Rory. We took over two picnic tables at the motel and ate outside there didn't seem to be anyone else around at the motels by midday so we pulled the tables together added Christmas paper as table cloths and that was it,nice and easy. Thanks for coming guys it made a really good easy day. Angela and Martin stayed most of the afternoon which was great and we chatted and chatted had a cuppa and the guys checked out some photos of our trip last year.

Christmas Day 2014

Thursday 25th December: - Christmas Day

We headed over to Yasmine's mid morning for our Christmas Day celebrations. What a great relaxing day it was. We had had our big pre Christmas Dinner therefore today was to be a nice easy day. The weather dawned overcast showery and not looking too good, however by mid afternoon it was very warm, we sat outside and had the umbrella up a few drinks and nibbles. Adam fired up the BBQ along with his dad Mark who did the Whitebait Fritters, we had plenty of food and dessert always too much but it was a super day spent with Yasmine,Adam and Rory along with Ad's mum and dad Grandad Mark and Grandma Rose.

A little like Christmas

23 December 2014

Today we moved to the motel at 219 Johns Road, we decided that this year being here longer and as both of us were on holiday that us along with Yas and family need some space. When Chris was over in January when Yas had pneumonia she rang around checking prices and places to stay for a while. The motel offered a great price and allowed Rory to stay over if he wants for NC, the motel is fully serviced and self contained, not far from Yas and family and also a good location for us to get across to the rest of the families on the east side. Martin and Angela have loaned us a car which we are so grateful for it is a Mazda Roadster MX5 sporty model.It allows us to get around without having to take Yas car off her.Even though the main Johns Road runs along the front of the motels once inside with the door closed we dont hear the traffic.The managers allowed us to pay the motel off during year so that when we arrived we had no money to pay - bonus. We go back to Yas and Ad's on January 3rd staying there until we return home to Aussie. Ad minded Rory today for us as we went to meet my good friends Loraine and Jacky from Air NZ for a coffee, we had to meet them at the Copenhagan Cafe in Harewood Road at midday, it worked out really well as we were able to go straight from the cafe to the motel for a 2.00pm checkin. (photo later)

A couple of shots around the Christmas Tree last night and yep Harley dog had to get in on the act.

Just take a look a the men of this house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christmas House 2

Shands Road Christmas House

Fri 19th December 2014

Friday night saw us head across to see the Shands Road Christmas House, fortunately it was only about 15min drive from Yasmine's, we took Rory and his little friend along with Grandad Brian, Nana and Grandma Rose. Brian has been pretty unwell however he wanted to come to see the lights display rugged up we headed off at 9.30. There is a $5 charge for adults and this goes toward the ladies care as she has Lyme Disease. What an amazing display, private house and certainly set to wow you. Rory and his mate were in their element. It had turned really chilly and was drizzly when we headed for home.All the lighting displays are set to music - simply fantastic. A late night for Rory heading to bed at 2300 and NOPE he still never bloody well slept all night in his bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are now in Christchurch

17 Dec 2014

Today would have been dear mums birthday, love you mum xxx

 

We arrived last Friday the 12th, Yasmine and Rory met us at the airport and a short trip back to Yasmine and Adam's and we were home. It was wonderful seeing them and yes there were tears at the airport when I saw Yasmine however they were tears of joy. Rory

finished school yesterday the 16th and is now on holidays until school returns early February, he will be having a teacher he has already had before and he did so well under her, here's hoping he does the same next year. The weather is alot cooler here and we are feeling it a fair bit, however in saying that it is great not having the humidity. Brian has developed a bloody chest infection so is coughing and spluttering and keeping everyone awake at night time with the coughing :-( . We went over to have a look at the motel earlier in the week it is going to be fine, it is very open airy and light and not on the road end of the block, we move there on the 23rd. This afternoon Brian and I along with Rory and his little mate went over to see Rosie and Bill for an hour, was great to catch up and see all their new alterations to the house and outside after the damage they received from the quakes. The boys had a picnic under the trees at a small table, they were in their element chatting away and digging in the dirt - BOYS. We left there in plenty of time to get back across to Hornby as Rory's friend had Softball practise and we had to collect Yasmine from work. Brian has picked up another bloody chest infection and this afternoon since being home he has developed conjunctivitus - BUGGAR

Rory took the family photo below

Grandma Rose and Grandad Mark - (Adams mum and dad)

Rory loves Muscles as you can see by the look on his face.

Photo below is Rory and his best mate Jaffia taken at Rosie and Bill's the boys had afternoon tea under the trees - why not.