Sassy is off to Nationals!!

Katie's hip-hop team "Sassy" came in second place at the Wellington Champs so they qualified to go to Nationals in Auckland. Unfortunately they placed 6th in Auckland, but they had a great time and are keen to work harder and do even better next year.

Katie and Emily in their Sassy outfits.

We took Lottie with us to support the girls.

On stage with the other winning teams.

Stefania Owen from The Carrie Diaries was sitting in front of us.

Josie's 11th Birthday!

Josie turned 11 on a school day which meant we were up bright and early for presents. 

Then it was off to school with candy to share with friends.

Being that her birthday was on a Wednesday she had ballet after school so we all went down to Cuba Street to pick her up and head out to her favorite Japanese restaurant for dinner followed by delicious gelato at Kaffe Eis.

There is always crazy stuff happening on Cuba Street - this guy's puppet was painting portraits, pretty impressive really.

Outside of Kaffe Eis.

Silly selfies.

For her party Josie wanted to invite the whole class (plus a few neighborhood friends) to Laser Force. Everyone had a great time and the birthday girl was thrilled, all in all a good day.

Listening to the pre-game brief.

The cake was a special request homemade cherry chip cake with marshmallow fluff icing. Go me.

Checking out their scores after one of the games.

The Color Run and other stuff

So while I was in Napier and Meggie was still down south at Maadi, Dugald took the rest of the gang and a few friends up to Trentham to participate in the a 5K called "The Color Run". The pictures tell it all. . .

Pre-run photos:

Hannah, Katie and Saro

Zoe and Josie

Ready to start:

Post run:

Also accomplished while I was away - the annual fundraiser for the Red Puppy Appeal in Karori Mall.

And best of all - look who came to Wellington and popped in to say hello!! (These pics taken by Josie and Ellie on their ipads)