Spring is Coming

The sun has began to shine a tiny bit here in New Zealand, followed by some freezing cold windy days to remind me that summer is not quite here. I am holding out for it pretending it has arrived. I have started wearing flip flops non stop, skirts, and tank tops with hoodies, and have been in the sun each time it was out. I even noticed that I kept my summery Facebook picture as my profile pic in rebellion that I was really in winter.

We have taken tons of walks on Sam's days off and Max has not found his favorite spot - Daddy's shoulders

The little girls at the local store on the corner LOVE Max. Their parents own the store so they are there most weekends. Max gets chocolate or a cookie each time we go in and they spoil him with hugs and kisses. He's a Mount local. :)

On Sunday while Sam worked, the girls went with Max and me to feed the Seagulls. Max had a blast with them and was annoyed at me trying to get pictures.

I was sick one day this week so Nana, Sam's mom, took him out for a couple of hours. After asking she give him no sugary sweet things, they came back with a book, a bird that makes noise and had eaten pie. Oh Nana's.

Max goes to a music group each Monday. Here are a couple of little boys he has made friends with. The older one with his back to the camera was taking each toy out to give to Max, saying over and over "Here Max. Here Max here is another toy. Here Max here is another toy. I'm sharing with Max." Such a sweet boy. Hence the pile of toys on Max's lap.

Max and I headed to the bay for a picnic this week. He loves being outside and loves watching the birds as we sit and eat our lunch. He isn't always thrilled with Momma's incessant need for picture taking though

The Rugby World Cup is in full swing and I am LOVING it. This weekend we have a big game and Sam is off work so we can watch it together. Go ALL BLACKS!