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Thursday, April 12, 2007

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, and a red hat that doesn't go and doesn't suit me...

We were privileged to be able to share in celebrating Sarah's Aunt Rosaleen's 60th birthday with hoards of her family and friends. It was lovely to introduce to Iris and Phoebe to their great aunts and uncles (all their great aunts were there and only one great uncle couldn't make it) and to catch up with cousins and their offspring. Rosaleen, we had a great time - thanks for inviting us and we'll see you in Wellington next time you're down (we'll be expecting outrageous purple and red outfits).

P.S. The three posts after this one all went up today too so keep scrolling down for more pictures.Four of the O'Donohue sisters in purple, with red hats that don't go - Rosaleen, Marie, Maureen and Eileen.
The five O'Donohue sisters on the 14th Ave stage - in age order this time, with Clare, the middle sister, there in spirit .The family photo - scary to think of all those cousins and their offspring in Australia, the UK, the USA and other parts of New Zealand who couldn't make it!
Iris and Sarah's cousin Paul's son, Ronan, whose almot three. Iris gets lots of comments on her beautiful blue eyes - Ronan must get just as many on his beautiful green eyes!
Frank taking a break from the festivities with his grandfather, Kerry.
Crystal entertains Ronan and Iris - she was such a big help looking after the littlies.

Emily and PHoebe, not sure what the expression on Phoebe's face means...
Rosaleen and her baby, Emily, with our baby.

Crystal, babysitter extraordinaire!
Rita and Chloe, the "littlest cousins".
Phoebe and her Great Auntie Laurette, who came all the way from Sydney.
Phoebe and Auntie Kate.

A random selection

No particular theme here, just some pics we'd like to share...
The result of trying so hard to crawl (NB: she succeeded on Easter Saturday and is getting better and better every day).
All that hard work makes a girl hungry.
A lawnmower box has many uses...


Phoebe posing.
Our favourite Sunday morning past-time.
Phoebe is a real water baby - she has no fear!
Phoebe and friend at Te Papa.
Frank and friend at Te Papa.
The "babies" under the playgym.
Phoebe has a posh breakfast on the Terrace with Barnaby and Fleur.

Iris being creative.
Phoebe, our little nutter.
Gone fishing - Josh and Stuart at 5 Mile Bay in Taupo.Phoebe and her cousin, Delaney at the Boat Harbour in Taupo.

Happy Birthday Frank!


Frank turned one on 2nd March and we were invited to his pool party...Pre-party entertainment at Granmarg and Grandad's house.
Waiting for the chauffeur.
In the pool.
Getting Frank out of the pool was quite a feat!
Iris and Libby spend some quality time together...

...as do Kate and Phoebe.

Libby's fantastic creation.

The Garden Party

We're playing catch up again - these photos go all the way back to February, when Ma and Pa Campbell celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary with a garden party. Good old Titahi Bay came through with a scorcher of a day and we had a great turn-out of family and friends.Some of the crowds in the "summerhouse".
Brad
Lydie (and bump) and Greg.
Sandy's masterpiece - thanks!
Hanging out with the boys - Blair, Remington and Gareth

Hanging out with the girls - Iris, Hayley and Briana
Phoebe with Alastair.