FAMILY STUFF

I did it, yes I really did it.

I entertained for the first time in my new Apartment.

I kept it simple, and invited family so as to practice , as I knew they would be forgiving if it didn't go to plan.

But look at the flowers, Babes -my son-in-law's grandmother and his Aunt arrived with this beautiful bunch, and the red gerberas had pretty sparkles on the petals.

The peonie roses were a gift from my dear daughter-in-law, they should be at their very best in a couple of daysso........ what did we eat?

I have produced this before in Nelson, and is always great party trick, the chickens cooked on Beer cans -yummy, the chops and sausages were for the children, but I did spy some of the adults having some
Rachael carving a chicken, and my daughter-in-law concentrating on serving her salad!!!

My grandchildren, the Princess doing something with Nana's drapes -cute.

My three grandsons, Handsome Taila 14, and the twins Rueben and Riley 7

Spot the new outdoor furniture -it was a glorious summer's evening, so we were able to have pre-dinner drinks outside, (a rather cunning cocktail to begin with.

Plus the bonus of dining outside also.

I am pretty happy that I achieved this, and will now have the confidence to go on and entertain more.

I do like having `at home's' - it is always so satisfying to see your guests relaxed and enjoying themselves -that is what it is all about, sharing and having fun

I am going to Nelson tomorrow night for 24hours, sadly it is for a funeral.

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING

Yes, moving day finally arrived, and while my daughter Rachael over at Rose Room was primping and preening for Natasha's prom, I was unpacking and trying to fit the contents of a very large Town House in Nelson, into a very small Apartment in Auckland.

Plus relocate my two beloved cats!!!

Anyway...................... the very large truck arrived carrying my belongings, I haven't seen them since early August -it felt like Xmas -well sort of.

Where to start????

Above photo is the upstairs bathroom, those huge cartons contained towels and general bathroom goodies, my next post will show just how pretty and girly I now have it
The kitchen and lounge!!!

Another shot of the lounge.
Order has been restored finally, I have even dug up some gardens, new top soil, and presto I now have herbs and lettuces planted.
Never again, this has been a huge move, but I love my little house and am already planning a few changes
More next time, and perhaps a photo of my cats, Martha the naughty girl cat has already caught her first bird, from being a beautiful loving domestic cat, she does have tendencies of a serial killer!