A Week of Celebrations - Easter photos

My littlest grandson Alex at Easter 5yrs

I haven't blogged for awhile because my little home has been invaded haha.  I bought my son (32) back with me after Easter to look for jobs down here and he's sleeping in the computer room  (I'm going to shift it haha)..  We arrived Wednesday night and by Thursday lunchtime he had a job!!  It's driving a truck which is what he wanted after passing all but one of his licences recently, but starting at 2am!!!  Since Monday he's been a very tired man and I hope he will cope with the change in routine but he is so happy to have a job doing what he likes.  With jobs being so scarce in New Zealand at the moment this is amazing!!

Sadly it's 8 kms away and I have taken him to work every day so far but yesterday he bought a ten speed so I can stay in bed.  YAY.  He's not afraid of exercise and used to walking everywhere.  He didn't get his licence till he was 29 but lost his job 2 years ago and had to sell his car. 




George who hates me taking his photo.  I love this one. 



During the week my grandson rang to say he'd passed his learners licence first go.  He and his parents will be really pleased.  George is still at school but a hard worker after school and weekends so eventually when he's finished his lessons etc he will be able to get there himself on wet days.  When it's fine he bikes too.  Loves mountain biking.



My Princess Olivia 7yrs old doing gymnastics this year.

AND THE REAL CELEBRATION OF THE WEEK... DRUM ROLL!!
Myra has finished her chemotherapy round yesterday, with excellent results so far.  I could have been there with her, the texts were going backwards and forwards all morning.  I felt like I was there and I am sooo happy for Myra.  She doesn't have to think about 'next time' now, she can CONTINUE to get well and feel better in herself.  AND I'M GOING TO SEE MYRA SOON!!  YAY.

I love my friends and I am so lucky to have the close friends I have.  I never feel alone.  This is my friend Emma who is also a breast cancer survivor.  Every year in New Zealand a 24 hour walk is held for fundraising and teams camp out for the day and night and take turns walking or running laps around a track.  There are fancy dress costumes, music, a lot of cheering and the atmosphere is electric.  Emma has been there every year.  She is so positive and bright and funloving.  Love her Madonna bra. 

At night they light candles in these paper bags and place them around the track.  Lovely Emma made one for Myra and me.  I love you Emma.

Shock horror I bought a dress!!

tomorrow night I am going to my dear friend Emma's 70th birthday... more like 70 going on 50.. she's amazing and we get on really well.  I'll be staying with my best friend Carol so it'll be a great get together and celebration.  I love them both..

So today I went out to buy a pair of black pants to wear with one of several nice tops I've got.. but I found a DRESS!!  It looks fabulous on and feels lovely and doesn't make me look pregnant... YAY!!!

I could do with some jewellery to set it off but will check out my aunt's collection as tomorrow is also sewing day with a few friends...

Yesterday I bought Emma and Myra blue pashmina's cause I wanted too haha.  (Emma says NO PRESENTS!)... Myra loves blue and it's nice to get presents.  I bought a white one for another friend and the green for me.  But today I went back to see if one would match my dress and I saw the pink with roses... ohhhhhh

Oh the roses are so me.. but it won't go with my dress so I'm still not sure what I'll wear around my 'fat' arms. 

We're assured today that the Wellington earthquakes are not linked and there is no evidence that we're going to have a big one here .. although they are investigating!! haha... I tell my son the house won't fall down or blow away while I'm in it.. you've got to have the extra kgs for something ah.

The shingles pain is easing but they are soooo ITCHY.. eeek... . thank god for Aloe Vera .. it cools me down and takes away the urge... not that I can.. I can't reach them to scratch.  However I've invented a great way to get Aloe Vera onto hard to reach patches.  A ruler with a wet wipe tied on to the end, add a little bit of aloe vera and smooth it on.  Of course you have to let it dry before you put your clothes on so just leave the blinds pulled hehe..   That's not a good vision haha  Hope you can all sleep now!!