too cute...

Cot antics...

 

 

 

 

 

I think I will climb on this printer to get on the chair to get a better view of the TV....

 

I can clap now on demand!

 

cheeky!

 

 

 

 

Elly's first birthday party

Elly is turning one soon and so to celebrate with our North Island friends and family we had a little party to celebrate.

 

Here is the invite - It was a Mad Hatter theme but with a kiwi twist - the Mad Hatter was going to have his BBQ on....

 

I baked like a slave for several days

 

I perfected the jam tart - thin pastry is a must, bite sized...

 

 

 

Thankfully the sun was out and Elly got to wear her party tutu...

 

The food was delightful....if I do say so myself....

 

English Scones...

Fancy HOMEMADE biccies and apple tarts (also made by my fair hand) 

Little cup cakes....

 

 

The banner went up outside

 

 

 

I'll try one of those tart things...

 

I prefer uncle Barry's beer....

 

 

 

Dig in kids... Elly had lots of wee friends

 

and family....

 

 

Great Aunt Sandi

Cousin Claudia

 

Great Auntie Gail and her grand daughter Macy

 

Jesse - Elly's New Plymouth boyfriend

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cousin Milla

 

Hey Ian!

 

This steak is yum

 

And then the moment of brilliance - My Mad Hatter Hat cake....

Dad presents the Master Piece...

Wow! a Pink hat covered in 1.5kgs of butter cream icing!

 

 

three layers chocolate and banana cake - I excelled myself!!!

 

 

quick family pose

 

 

prepare the babies for bed... now just for the clean up...

 

 

More photos on Elly's real birthday of more birthday fun!  That will be taking place in the south island as on saturday I am off home!!! Christchurch here we come...