Merry Christmas!!

Mom and Dad arrived safely and have been gifted some great weather for Christmas and Boxing Day. So far we have been to the beach twice, gone for a few walks, been bike riding and played a few games of petanque. Lots of de-stressing activities! Perfect for all of us, at the end of this busy year.
Christmas Day we picked my parents up at the airport in Santa suits, then took them off to the beach for a picnic, after a walk through the Botanical gardens in Wellington. Later that day we flew kites and played petanque on the beach. John and Cushla arrived on Boxing Day (Bryce's aunt and uncle) and we had a Christmas feast with them (our second ever roast we have made!).
Merry Christmas to you all and hope you are enjoying the season as much as I am. It is fabulous to have Mom and Dad here and show them the "real" kiwi lifestyle, instead of just the touristy trip they were able to take last time. Less hectic this time around, but not so many sights to take in. The next week involves a trip to Rotorua, Coromandel and anything else in between!