Jolly

Charli, her Oma and I had Brunch at cafe cuba today followed by a stroll around a few shops. Charli had several admirers at the cafe, eyeing up the deliciously hairy little bear that is my baby. 

On the way home we swung around to Francis's to pick up her jolly jumper. 

Oh my! What fun this little person had. 

For some reason Charli was a little unsettled tonight and did not want to go to/stay asleep. Maybe it was because we had such wonderful guests over for dinner! So after many attempts at sleeping, it became apparent this sweet slumber was not going to happen. Charli got up for what felt like the millionth time, into the jolly jumper she went with us all fixated on the cuteness. The jumper must have been quite jolly as little bear let out her first full on giggle. The most beautiful sound I have ever heard! Im so glad some very special people got to share that moment with us, but I can't wait for her Daddy to hear the bear chuckle. While I was chatting away and watching you tube clips with Jess & Kyle, Uncle J-Bird was an absolute legend and put Charli to sleep walking around the table a gazillion times! Hi five brother, hi five.

Two Charli's

We had lots of visitors today. Little bear has never seen so many faces.

Aunty's and uncles, cousins, children, lovely ladies and family friends, what a treat. Charli smiled, yelled and spewed and had to have several naps to take a break from being the centre of attention. 

At once stage we had two gorgeous little Charli's in one room. One with blonde curls the other a duck face, I am fairly certain the definition of Charli must be 'cute'.

Two Oma's An Opa And A Bath

Charli Bear, her Oma and I went for a drive to Masterton today so my Oma & Opa could meet the cherub. Oh it was just wonderful =) we had a smiley baby, cups of tea, bikkies (boob for Charli), and talks about back in the day. Little bear needed a wee wash so in the sink she went, finding her foot absolutely mesmerising!

Five Ladies, Four Babies & Dinner

Dinner at Sam's was gorgeous. There were four little cherubs of various ages, running, toddling, crawling and starfishing around. There were vintage floral tea cups and plates (My fav!), cupcakes, five gorgeous ladies and lots of yummy food! Little bear and I are so incredibly spoilt with lovely people! The lounge looked like a day care centre and it was adorable, this was a clear indicator that times have certainly changed. Gone are the days of the 'classy' cheese and wine nights or just the downright smashing of our sober cells, It has become very clear that we are growing up! 

Life happens and it is wonderful =) 

Uncle J-Bird

Charli had the worlds biggest sleep in, so when she woke we went and woke up her Uncle J-Bird by sitting on him. You can hardly get grumpy at a baby =). It was great, Josh kept Charli impressed while I showered, went on a washing-chopping-freezing rampage and made a not so delicious green smoothie.

Little Bear met Jess, and then the small one and I went to a gorgeous potluck dinner with my lovely lady friends who I have missed so much! Five ladies, four babies and dinner.

Charli Meets Cooper

Our first full day back in New Zealand was lovely. This glorious country seems to have left the heater on for us, and I am not complaining!

My friend Francis came around with her gorgeous little energizer baby Cooper (who is four months older than Charli). We went out as two ladies and two babies looking for shoes. We accidentally bumped in to more lovely people, and had ourselves a little bit of a coffee club. (Yes the coffee is much, much MUCH better over here). 

I put baby bear down on the grass with Coops and took some snaps of two little friends. In Aussie there really are too many bugs and scary bitey ants to do this, so it was quite exciting. We had some very cheeky little faces from the Bear in the grass but this little bit of love was too cute! 

My beautiful Aunty and Uncle Grey Grey came to let me borrow a vehicle from their collection and meet Charli. I swear all the people I know are just so lovely, giving and helpful! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 

2,512km Bro

Today was the day we flew 2,512km. 

I must admit I had my nervous tummy giving me a run for my money, after running late due to a massive leaking poo (yet again). Luckily our late was still early and we had time to grab a cuppa and say goodbye to the darling/Daddy.

On the plane, little bear got a little grumpy with the fact her mummy was putting off feeding until we were sky bound. Charli won and managed to finished feeding just in time for the plane to take off. Whoops. After a wee grizzle, baby bear went to sleep and much to my surprise she stayed that way... for the rest of the flight, the descent, going through customs, and most of the car ride! Our fellow sky travellers were commenting on how awesome little bear was =) I was not the frazzled mess I thought I would be, but instead a relaxed and happy lady with a very full bladder. Success!

I never thought the words 'I'm hot' would ever come out of my mouth in this country after living in Australia. Nice show NZ, nice show, though I know you are only pretending. 

It is so great being home, now to begin the visiting binge.

*Bryce took this photo for me to save you all from horrid selfies*