Sarah and Anwars Wedding at Erskine College

We were really happy to get the chance to dust off the gladrags and attend the beautiful evening wedding of my lovely friend Sarah and her American Marine husband, Anwar at the stunning and very gothic Erskine College http://www.erskineevents.co.nz/weddings.htm. The high heels were a bit of a challenge at 30 weeks pregnant though!!!!! The venue was the setting for Peter Jacksons 'Frighteners' movie.
The entrance to the stunning chapel.Stunning Vaulted Ceiling.
Sarah and her Dad, Brian walking down the aisle. Sarah and Anwar had already had their official wedding earlier this month at the American Marines Base in Switzerland where he is based.

The Reception Hall, waiting for dinner.
Kai, Sarahs son, Sarah and Anwar waiting to cut the stunning chocolate cake!!!!!

Sarah looking really pleased with herself.

DIY, A night out, a walk along the Bay and my growing bump!!!!

Rob repairs one of the holes in the wall after one of our many plumbing disasters in the downstairs loo!!!!! We have had all the black piping replaced now so hopefully we wont be springing any more leaks!!!! His first attempt at replacing the gib board and plastering!!!!
Nicks Birthday at Osteria Del Toro, quite possible the worst meal we have ever had in Wellington, which was really disappointing as we had heard really good things about it. We have not been out to eat for ages!!!!!! The Mocktails were good though!!!!

Sunny Sunday in Oriental Parade

Lumpy at 29 weeks

Once Upon a Time in Wellington!!!!!!

Sorry I just realised I have written this blog backwards!!!!!!!

Robs Chocolate Chilli birthday Cake!!!!!!

After watching the extras on 'Once Upon A Time in Mexico' DVD, Robs mouth was watering at the thought of "Puerto Pibil' or the Slow Cooked Pork that Robert Rodriguez, the director, demonstrates in his 10 minute Cooking School. ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrw5FkLutWk. I decided I would surprise him for his birthday weekend.

A Mexican Feast!!!!!
After 4 hours in the oven it was sooooo tender, even I had to try a bit!
Puerto Pibil in Banana leaves. Ready to go in the oven.
All the spices, chillis, pork, orange juice, lemons and tequila marinating!!!!!
Lumpy at 24 weeks, its still raining, must be the weekend!

Birthday in the rain......again!!!!

What is there to do on a rainy Wellington Birthday but go to the cinema, Inception was just brilliant. We did not even notice that it was over 2 1/2 hours long!!!!!
Chocolate Cake!
Breakfast at the newly renovated Maranui Surf Club, Lyall Bay.
Cool lights!
A Picture of Maranui Surf Club after the fire last year.


My Huge smoothie and Robs genteel Peppermint tea!
The full works for Rob and Scrambled eggs for me!


Rob and I wrapped up prepared to face the weather, another Windy Wet Welly Birthday!!!!!!

Lumpy at 22 weeks!!!!!!

Our little Kiwi

Rob and I are growing a little Kiwi, out of chocolate, if my current cravings are anything to go by!!!!! I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and as you can see by the fact I did 3 pregnancy tests, it came as quite a surprise!!!!! We got some waves at the 13 week scan! The Baby is due to make an appearance around the 26th November!

The baby made me do it!!!!!

Easter Sunday in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Kapiti Coast

Bank Holiday Traffic congestion!The start of the walk.
Where are all the sheep, this is New Zealand!
Deserted beach with a Rob
Clouds over Kapiti Island
Driftwood on the beach.
Washed up Eel!
Washed up Jellyfish! Jellied Eels anyone?
Tyres on the beach?
Rob posing in front of Kapiti Island.
Guess it gets a bit windy here!!!!!
Back in Wellington it was raining and windy!
This old Wellington Tram runs through the park.

After all that walking I thought we deserved some chocolate twisty bread from my Jamie Oliver cook book..........who needs Cadburys Creme Eggs!