Vicki's 40th

On the weekend we celebrated my friend Vicki Butterworth's 40th birthday. She hired a mustang convertible and we took it driving and then to Brookfields Winery for lunch with 36 of her most closest friends. We had a great time at the winery taking photos, eating and drinking. Every one had dressed up in the 60's style so there were lots of laughs as well. After that we went to her house and had birthday cake. Madison Hurworth made a 60's protest against the use of "p", I wore my best mini dress. Mick had rugby so he didnt make it to lunch ( they won). However he did call into the party at the house.

mum and ms madi on the segway

"You're so cool mum! ! I did a little rap dance just for you! "love madi xxxxxx

Sore legs

Just had a few days in Taupo with some awesome friends. We had lots of experiences like fishing, going out for dinner, and swimming at the hot pools. We had a turn on some ride-ons with two wheels called segways. That was kinda strange cause you had to lean forward to get it moving, so when you go uphill, it feels awkward. We had lots of laughs when Niamh and Madi had races. They only go 8 kms an hour, so it was a slow race.

Kirsty and I took our bikes, and cycled every day, round the lake, and some of the mountain bike tracks on Powerline Road. The best was the ride from spa park to Huka falls. An exciting ride that took us over hills, into forests, down cliff tracks, across bridges, and up steep goat tracks. Hard work but worth the effort. The views were outstanding, and we got to see the Huka Falls as a treat in the middle of the ride. As the saying goes - the ride home is always ( or seems) quicker. Next time we go over we will ride from Huka Falls to the Aratiatia Dam.