England vs France

Randel, being English born yesterday supported England in their rugby world cup quarter final against France.  England unfortunately lost to France 19-7.  We went into Auckland City to the fan zone on Saturday afternoon and captured some of the many dressed up supporters on camera.  Later,  we watched the match at home, in the spa, with the TV outside on the deck!

Flags of Participating Nations

The Cup they are all after....

ENGLAND!!!!

Milly and I in the spa

Austin

This little creature is too cute for words!  Austin was born to Amber one week ago and I had the pleasure of meeting him up close this morning.  He still needs to grow into his long legs and kept trying to have a few sips from his mum.  We are looking forward to watching him grow. 

Here Austin is with his mum Amber

Austin saying hello to Chief

Camilla with Zoe and Thomas

Weekend

It's Sunday night.  Randel and I have just finished watching a good DVD.  No surprises I can't remember the title or who acted in it - it was enjoyable anyway!

Camilla had a call from her good friend Zoe early this morning to tell her that the pregnant horse at their school gave birth at 6am this morning.  Zoe's mum drove them down to the stables and they spent a few very enjoyable hours with the newborn foal "No Name" who sounds adorable!  I hope to get some photos of him next weekend when Camilla goes to her next riding lesson.  The little 6 hour old foal apparently tried to trot and neigh and I can't wait to meet him!

New Zealand is all about Rugby World Cup at the moment.  We watched South Africa narrowly beat Samoa on Friday evening.  It was a very close, a very tense and a very physical match!  Well done South Africa!  I'm routing for both South Africa and New Zealand and Randel's routing for England as well...no identity crisis in our household at all.....

My good friend Cathy came over for a visit this morning and our usual catchup chat. 

Randel and I took Chants to Sylvia Park shopping centre yesterday morning to buy her "something small" and we left Sylvia Park with a very expensive pair of Converse shoes in hand....how does Chants manage it time and time again? 

I did my usual weekend Sociology assignment and finished it earlier than expected.. I'm getting used to this study thing.  Other than that we relaxed inside while it rained and was generally miserable outdoors and the weekend has come to an end far too quickly!

Kim

Last Friday evening we tragically lost a beautiful member of our family.  I will remember you Kim for being an incredible loving mother to your little ones, for your artistic talent and for your calm demeanour.   You will live on in many hearts forever.  Rest in peace Kim xxx