Raiden makes the 20th great grandkid I think with another still to come. Can't wait for all of us to get together as a family and hopefully have EVERYONE here!
Isn't Raiden just the cutest?
Monday, 1 February 2016
Raiden
Aunty Sharron and J are here again for the long weekend! Aunty Sharron is a grandmother now and LOVES her moko. Nan being the photo person that she is Aunty Sharon made sure to bring back a photo for Nan to add to her collection.
Raiden makes the 20th great grandkid I think with another still to come. Can't wait for all of us to get together as a family and hopefully have EVERYONE here!
Isn't Raiden just the cutest?
Raiden makes the 20th great grandkid I think with another still to come. Can't wait for all of us to get together as a family and hopefully have EVERYONE here!
Isn't Raiden just the cutest?
Sunday, 31 January 2016
Happy Birthday
She will HATE this photo but hey she isn't going to know I put it up anyway but a BIG HUGE happiest of Birthdays to Nan today! Her and my sister actually BUT loving that for the first time in ages I actually get to spend the day with Nan for her birthday and what makes it even better is Aunty Sharron and Jaimi are here with us as well.
Looking forward to celebrating and spending the day together. Also looking forward to giving her her tablet as well. I've been waiting for aaages now haha! Well seems like ages hehe!
Looking forward to celebrating and spending the day together. Also looking forward to giving her her tablet as well. I've been waiting for aaages now haha! Well seems like ages hehe!
Saturday, 30 January 2016
Fishing
Soo Nan had a family meeting in Kaitaia today and since I am her driving we all came up for the day and Aunty Sharon and I went out fishing with Uncle Alfred. It was such an amazingly beautiful day. The sun was out and the sea was super blue.
If we planned ahead we should have grabbed us a couple of cold alcoholic beverages but instead we had cold fizzy water haha! It was still an amazing day. I half caught a shark that ended up biting my line and I would have been super impressed with myself too but sadly it wasn't meant to be. haha. Poor Uncle Alfred though he was worried about me running out of breath trying to reel the shark in haha! We did end up catching a few snapper though soo the fishing trip was still amazing, though now I have the fishing bug and told Aunty we need to go again ASAP!
I needed to wear sunblock though as I got pretty burnt but at least it'll brown up soo I won't look so pasty white anymore lol.
If we planned ahead we should have grabbed us a couple of cold alcoholic beverages but instead we had cold fizzy water haha! It was still an amazing day. I half caught a shark that ended up biting my line and I would have been super impressed with myself too but sadly it wasn't meant to be. haha. Poor Uncle Alfred though he was worried about me running out of breath trying to reel the shark in haha! We did end up catching a few snapper though soo the fishing trip was still amazing, though now I have the fishing bug and told Aunty we need to go again ASAP!
I needed to wear sunblock though as I got pretty burnt but at least it'll brown up soo I won't look so pasty white anymore lol.
Friday, 29 January 2016
I'm Coming Home
Soooo good to be home and back in my own bed! Ahhh!! I have missed it on top of also missing Jazz. I have been away for a week and seriously I feel like she's grown up and got way too big in a week lol.
She was happy to see me and never left my side. Even tried to get into the car when she thought I was going to leave her, poor thing. Nan and I took our time driving home and also weren't in much of a hurry to leave so it was good to just spend the morning with Aunty Mina relaxing and just being there with her. I was a little worried about leaving her but with KJ living next door I know she will be okay.
LOVED that when we got home Jazz came running inside wanting to jump up at me.
It's been such a long week. Tiring. Fun. Sad. Happy. Soo I'm happy to finally be home and just be able to sleep in my own bed and have an early night totally need it.
She was happy to see me and never left my side. Even tried to get into the car when she thought I was going to leave her, poor thing. Nan and I took our time driving home and also weren't in much of a hurry to leave so it was good to just spend the morning with Aunty Mina relaxing and just being there with her. I was a little worried about leaving her but with KJ living next door I know she will be okay.
LOVED that when we got home Jazz came running inside wanting to jump up at me.
It's been such a long week. Tiring. Fun. Sad. Happy. Soo I'm happy to finally be home and just be able to sleep in my own bed and have an early night totally need it.
Thursday, 28 January 2016
Funeral
Today was an amazing day! So many people turned up for the funeral even though we thought there would be hardly anyone. The crematorium was filled and there were people standing outside. So many spoke about Cedric, Papa included and it was soo good to hear all of the stories people shared about Cedric.
Neena gave a talk on behalf of Aunty (her Mum) and we had a recording of her daughter singing a song which was beautiful. I don't think there was a dry eye in the Crematorium once everyone was done with getting up.
Completely different funeral to the funerals I am use to on the Marae but I know that it was what Cedric wanted and I actually really enjoyed it. It went longer than what we thought it would have gone and towards the end the Celebrant had to ask people to stop getting up to share stories etc hehe.
After the service was done food and drinks were put on up at the KT and a few people came to that which was really great. We spent a few hours there with everyone before we all headed up to have drinks at home with the family and also with someone from Aunty's work. Drinks were on before KJ and I went to get food for us all. KFC and Indian. PERFECT food to help soak up the alcohol.
I also had a really amazing chat with Keri-John and for once got to actually get to know him and chat with him. He and Neeena are a bit older than me and are more Mums cousins but soo good to have been able to spend time with them both.
Aunty Sharon and J also popped over as well as Aunty couldn't make it to the funeral so nice to be able to see them since they've been away in Australia. We will see them tomorrow for a long weekend of cards again hehe.
Manged to drink all my cider and my bottle of wine with Neena wanting me to go out again with them ummm no thank I'm way too tired now it's nearly midnight and all I want to do is sleep. Zzzz
Such an amazing day and have LOVED being here so much,. Part of me is looking forward to getting home but part of me has loved being here and doesn't want to leave. It's been a really great week even if it has been sad, happy and long.
Neena gave a talk on behalf of Aunty (her Mum) and we had a recording of her daughter singing a song which was beautiful. I don't think there was a dry eye in the Crematorium once everyone was done with getting up.
Completely different funeral to the funerals I am use to on the Marae but I know that it was what Cedric wanted and I actually really enjoyed it. It went longer than what we thought it would have gone and towards the end the Celebrant had to ask people to stop getting up to share stories etc hehe.
After the service was done food and drinks were put on up at the KT and a few people came to that which was really great. We spent a few hours there with everyone before we all headed up to have drinks at home with the family and also with someone from Aunty's work. Drinks were on before KJ and I went to get food for us all. KFC and Indian. PERFECT food to help soak up the alcohol.
I also had a really amazing chat with Keri-John and for once got to actually get to know him and chat with him. He and Neeena are a bit older than me and are more Mums cousins but soo good to have been able to spend time with them both.
Aunty Sharon and J also popped over as well as Aunty couldn't make it to the funeral so nice to be able to see them since they've been away in Australia. We will see them tomorrow for a long weekend of cards again hehe.
Manged to drink all my cider and my bottle of wine with Neena wanting me to go out again with them ummm no thank I'm way too tired now it's nearly midnight and all I want to do is sleep. Zzzz
Such an amazing day and have LOVED being here so much,. Part of me is looking forward to getting home but part of me has loved being here and doesn't want to leave. It's been a really great week even if it has been sad, happy and long.
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Family Dinner
Today Nan, Aunty, Neena and I went into town as Nan needed some shoes to wear to the funeral tomorrow, on top of that Aunty also needed something to wear as well soo we hit the shops together which was fun.
Nan managed to get herself some shoes and a really nice jacket, Aunty got herself a jacket and Neena picked up some clothes for her boys soo all in all a good shopping day.
We then hit the supermarket for some food. We decided we'd have chicken with roast vegetables and salad and enjoy our last night together just spending time as a family. Managed to get home while I was the one who prepared and got everything ready. We had the works for dinner and KJ also came over for dinner too soo was nice that we could all sit together as a family ad have a nice meal.
Funeral day tomorrow so should be a good day. Have LOVED every minute of being here even the sad moments with Cedric and seeing him take his last breath. Never seen anyone die before but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though I'm not sure how I would go if circumstances were different.
Nan managed to get herself some shoes and a really nice jacket, Aunty got herself a jacket and Neena picked up some clothes for her boys soo all in all a good shopping day.
We then hit the supermarket for some food. We decided we'd have chicken with roast vegetables and salad and enjoy our last night together just spending time as a family. Managed to get home while I was the one who prepared and got everything ready. We had the works for dinner and KJ also came over for dinner too soo was nice that we could all sit together as a family ad have a nice meal.
Funeral day tomorrow so should be a good day. Have LOVED every minute of being here even the sad moments with Cedric and seeing him take his last breath. Never seen anyone die before but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be though I'm not sure how I would go if circumstances were different.
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
Shopping
The downside of being away from home thinking you're only going to be away for a few days means you have to hit the shops for more clothes as washing clothes every other day just isn't good. Decided to hit the shops and take a break away from home to pick up a few things. I spent hours away at the shops checking out a few before finding 1 shirt and a dress that I picked up from Postie Plus for $19. I wish I bought 3 of them as they were on sale down from $70.
Also picked up the tablet for Nan's birthday that we all chipped in and got for her. It's an awesome tablet and something she will LOVE as sitting at her computer playing FB games can be tiring and slow. Hopefully she loves her birthday present.
To be honest, it was good to get out of the house. Don't get me wrong LOVED being there with everyone but having been there for 5 days straight I needed a change of scenery. Town was a bit hectic and I managed to get myself lost on the way back. Only I would get lost though lol.
All in all a good day. Even managed to get a really bad photo in the new dress too hahaha! I don't even care that my super white legs are showing and my head is all cut off haha!
Also picked up the tablet for Nan's birthday that we all chipped in and got for her. It's an awesome tablet and something she will LOVE as sitting at her computer playing FB games can be tiring and slow. Hopefully she loves her birthday present.
To be honest, it was good to get out of the house. Don't get me wrong LOVED being there with everyone but having been there for 5 days straight I needed a change of scenery. Town was a bit hectic and I managed to get myself lost on the way back. Only I would get lost though lol.
All in all a good day. Even managed to get a really bad photo in the new dress too hahaha! I don't even care that my super white legs are showing and my head is all cut off haha!
Monday, 25 January 2016
First Night
It was a really weird/different day today... Cedric gone. Everyone all sort of quiet but at the same time still sharing funny stories and things about Cedric. A few people came to visit which was nice. Some family, some people from Aunty's work. A couple from her work even came with trays of sandwiches along with cakes/biscuits galore. WAY too much for but we managed to get through some of them.
It's been a nice day though just being all together. Cedric has gone to the undetaker and will at the funeral home where we will be able to go and see him before the funeral Thursday. It's been delayed a few days because Cedric's other son Ross is on his way over from Australia and can only get here Wednesday.
Aunty Mina seems to be coping okay, well as okay as she can be, I'm glad that we are all here with/for her as it's going to be a hard few days for her and everyone.
Steven has also been visiting and everything is slowly getting sorted for the funeral Thursday. Cedric didn't want a funeral at all lol. And honestly if he was here he would be telling everyone off for not cremating him today lol.
Should be a good next few days and reallly loving being here with family that I don't usually get to see.
It's been a nice day though just being all together. Cedric has gone to the undetaker and will at the funeral home where we will be able to go and see him before the funeral Thursday. It's been delayed a few days because Cedric's other son Ross is on his way over from Australia and can only get here Wednesday.
Aunty Mina seems to be coping okay, well as okay as she can be, I'm glad that we are all here with/for her as it's going to be a hard few days for her and everyone.
Steven has also been visiting and everything is slowly getting sorted for the funeral Thursday. Cedric didn't want a funeral at all lol. And honestly if he was here he would be telling everyone off for not cremating him today lol.
Should be a good next few days and reallly loving being here with family that I don't usually get to see.
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