Busy week as usual. Friday Mira participated in the Inter-school Swim Meet - Regionals. She was representing Leamington Primary School in the 50 metre breaststroke, freestyle and 4 x 50m relay. The day was chilly and the competition was hot. Mira made it to the finals in the freestyle and swam anchor in the relay! Congratulations Mira!
We also got a text from the school on Friday informing us that Kate would be receiving another certificate! She was presented with a certificate during a school assembly for her great efforts in reading. We were very proud. Kate said it was a great day because she also got a prize from the Virtue Box. She got a pink yoyo.
Balloons over Waikato. The large hot air balloon festival was a big hit this year. They were in Cambridge in the main cricket field in the centre of town on Friday morning. We got up to see them being inflated at 7:30 am. It was a beautiful morning. Getting so close to the balloons gave us a new appreciation for their size.
On Saturday night, we met up with Krista, Ray and Paul (fresh from their successful 100km race from Rotorua to Taupo) to witness the Night Glow in Hamilton. The balloons were inflated shortly before dark and then were illuminated to music. It was great fun. Everyone warned us about the horrible traffic after the event (more like a traffic minute). The fireworks were spectacular.
The other day while I was working on the computer I noticed an uninvited guest in our house...
Saturday, there was a flurry of activity when the kids announced that Kate was going to marry Jordan, our 5 year old neighbour. I asked if Jordan knew about the happy event, his twin sisters announced in unison - not yet. The bride was dressed by a group of 10 year old girls (Mira and her 3 friends). The bride looked radiant - happy to be the center of attention I should think. Hair done, dress on, flowers arranged and the dress rehearsal was beautiful out on our front lawn. It should be noted that the next day, when lawn chairs were in place the grown announced that he didn't want to get married anymore and that the girls should find him a new role in the game - one that included a bow and arrow. Love is so fickle.
The ceremony.
Have a great week, cheers from NZ. sharon
Some photos courtesy of Ray Dart of the Rotorua Flyer 100 Km race from Rotorua to Taupo.
Paul and Ray... The start?
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteWe're back from our trip to Florida. The weather was iffy but we had a great time. Mel got to sleep in and had time to herself and Calum had tennis lessons and dragged me to the golf course each afternoon.
Looks like the girls had a super time at the school, too bad you have to leave. I also liked Kate's fiance...looks like a nice fellow...maybe a bit short.
Congratulations to Mira on a great swim and Kate on her reading certificate.
Love,
Scott