Trip home

Yay! I got to go home for a couple of day and see my lovely whanau. The road was a bit slow until Otira but it was a beautiful trip. I wanted to stop more but I wanted to get home!

I got a few cuddles with Nixon when I got there before I had to play fair and share him with his Taua. Great to see Kara even though it was brief. Nixon went for a sleep over in Greymouth while I got to have some very nice time with my boys and their girls (we missed you Nikki-Leigh). Man I miss living over there.

One of the places Nixon gets his good looks

I spent my Saturday catching up on some household chores. It was nice to have a good chinwag with Nikki-Leigh and then Johnno before heading out to my BFF's. Why does wine taste so good with you Kate?!!! I was pretty lucky to be in town to hear about Jesse's first day at the dairy factory.

Sunday morning I pruned roses (yes I'm a nana!) before packing my car and sadly getting organised to go back. Luckily I got to have an hour or so with Nixon when they all arrived. I smooched and cuddled that boy.

Nixon showing off his pet camel. Sorry Charlie you have been replaced!

The very hungry caterpillar

Dimples

Yum. Muesli bars.

He has learned to clap his hands when you say, "Nixon, clap your hands". Such a clever boy. His smile is the most magical smile in the world. It makes everyone else smile along with him. Man I love that wee man.

Now I am just plain homesick. I want to go back. I left my heart over there. :(

A day with the boy

What a lovely start to the day when we woke up and remembered that we had a house full of family. (Still wish Johnno was here too :( Miss you Johnno). Nixon woke about 7.30 and came and snuggled in with Nana and Grandad.

We got out all the toys we bought at the Great Oxford Garage Sale last weekend and covered the bed once Nixon was sick of snuggling. Grandad had been waiting all week for the toys to come out!
Nixon is very ticklish and spent a fair bit of the morning giggling. 

Nixon is very ticklish and spent a fair bit of the morning giggling. 

When Nikki-Leigh, Hannah, Hayden and Jesse went off to the Adrenaline Forest and Grandad took Ben and Sam to the schooling track Nixon and I worked on his modelling skills to take some serious snaps. That boy can really work the camera. I just love his wee PJs. 

 After the exhausting modelling shoot we went out for a bit of fresh air to strut out stuff in the wopwops of Oxford. Nixon wanted to take Gandad's new wheels but I reminded him that he doesn't have his licence. Just as well because we met Grandad on his way home who pulled over to chat us up. Didn't offer us a ride though. Hard to get a good man.

Hurry up Grandad. I'm waiting for you

 Nixon and I sat on the porch and watched Grandad sort the dogs out. Nothing like watching hard work. It is a bit tiring but we coped.

We found a spot in the sun so that Nixon could really check out his the new toys. He got flashed up in the shirt Grandad bought him in the UK and the pants that I think Hannah and Jesse got him. Such a handsome wee guy he makes all the clothes look good.

 

 Grandad tried his hand at pram pushing.

Hayden texted from town at 4.30 to say they were going to go back to the Coast and could we feed and bath Nixon. So we rushed around got our wee man's tummy full and scrubbed up and into his PJs ready. Nixon and grandad did some blokey hanging out.

 We tried very hard to keep Nixon up for the trip home but he just couldn't keep his eyes open. I didn't mind too much. Who doesn't love having someone they love fall asleep in your arms? If it was school holidays he could have just stayed. Work is getting in the way of my nannering! Once the kids arrived back they hogged my camera, packed their car, stole my grandbaby and disappeared. They did however buy us a delicious cup cake each. Thank you (and my hips thank you!)

I mss my kids :( Wish Johnno had have come over :( Feeling blessed that I got to catch up though.

Cupcake?

Lovely selfie Hayden. Is that a booger in your nose?

Awww what a cute couple x 

Visitors!

Guess who has come to dinner? This little man has grown so much in the last couple of weeks. It is unbelievable! He is clapping and waving with his two new front teeth well through. We have missed him so much! Not only did Nixon come but he came with his mum, dad and Uncle Jesse. They all came over to catch up with the beautiful Hannah. It is so good to have family around. I wish Johnno had have come too. I miss you John xxx Not quite a full set here but maybe next trip?

Grandad and Charlie have both been fussing over Nixon Maybe I have a bit too... :)

 Grandad going gooey!

 Custard face!

 Yeah Nana, I know I'm cute!

 Come here Charlie!

 Being fussed over by the girls!

 Hmmm!

 Splash!

Thanks Uncle Jesse for squirting me with my rubber duckie!!

 Looking too cute.

Mmmm Nana and Grandad your sink tastes good!

 Ready, steady....just tricking!

 Buddies

 I'll scratch it for you Charlie!

 Nixon has learned to wave to his fans!

 Aww

 You are tickling me Charlie!

 Don't bother us!

 I'm not going to make this easy for you Nana!

New pjs!