And now for March. . .

Well hello there!! I think much of the reason this blog is so behind is because of the amazing weather we've had in Wellington the past few months - I just don't get on the computer because we are outside as much as possible. Autumn is here, but so far its been gentle with us and the summer was amazing. Thankfully we have had a few days of rain because Wellington was critically low on water - which is just unheard of - and I lost a few plants in the yard due to restrictions, but all is well for now.

Anyway, here is a glimpse of what we got up to in March - part one!

Ellie's art work displayed at school and her hat decorated for "Purple Cake Day".

Many moms (and some dads) baked for ages to make these! Purple Cake Day is a fundraiser started by a New Zealander to support education - link is here if you are interested. 

Meggie had some friends over to get ready for a dance at St. Pat's. 

I spent a great deal of time in March helping get ready for the Marsden school gala - and the girls pitched in a bit too! The gala happens every second year and this year we raised $63,000 for the school so it was a big success.

Katie and friends help hang bunting in the old gym.

Meggie helping put home-baked cookies into bags for the sweets stall.
 

My neighbor Jen headed up the deli stall this year and that is where I spent the most time - she made everything look so cute!! We transported a LOT of jam, chutney, preserves, cordial, nuts and other deli items from her garage the morning of the gala!

Our helpers taking a lunch break.

Some of the deli sales team.

Meggie and Katie Reed worked in the Sports Stall for the first few hours.

Ellie shopped and enjoyed getting her face painted.

Ellie and Vita

Josie and Ellie had their paintings displayed for a contest - you voted for the one you liked most by paying a dollar a vote. I did my best but sadly the girls didn't win this year - two years ago Uncle Rob was at the gala and not surprisingly Katie won!

I never even saw Josie and Katie at the gala - they were shopping and running around with all their friends so no pictures of them but they came home with some treasures and had a lot of fun.

Katie and her Cricket Team at Western Zones.

Dugald took Katie and Lottie to the Year 7 Father/Daughter breakfast because Lottie was staying with us that week. 

Katie and Josie have started doing the school crossing guard. Here Katie mans the gate.

And now Josie.