Veronica (or Vonny) is my sister. She's the next one down from me. We used to fight alot as children. I know why now that we're older, but alongside that we actually became friends. She decided that as I was away for my birthday, and it was one of those 'big' ones, that we still needed to celebrate, even if it was later. She organised for my family to get together for dinner - all my favourites - and then she and her family had the kids for the weekend.
It was one of those really special times. One of the things she arranged was that when we were sitting around the table, they all told what they liked about me. It was embarressing, but really lovely.
The whole evening was. I felt really special. She and the rest of the family had gone to a lot of trouble, and I really appreciate it. Thank you Von.
She and her family dropped the kids off this afternoon, and we got talking about geocaching. If you haven't heard of it, then its kinda like a treasure hunt for adults using technology. A friend of mine told me about it a while back and I found one really close to home (actually there are a few close to home), but I never worked out how to find it as I don't have a portable GPS.
Anyway, today we went and found it. It was fun. The kids especially loved it. And of course it wouldn't be a family outing without a family photo....
We are so keen to find another, but will need to wait until next week as we've got a full on week coming up.
All three kids have swimming lessons tomorrow, then we're swimming at Uncle Robs on Tues after school, and then the kids surf life saving starts on Wed. Linn comes on Thurs, and the kids school fair is on Fri. Before we know it we've hit the weekend again. Whewee.
Speaking of which, must go get some shut eye. Like I haven't had enough this weekend! LOL! Hope you've had a good one.
Sounds like a great birthday celebration. I have never heard of geocaching - sounds interesting - tell me more?
Posted by: topkatnz | November 09, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Sounds like a great weekend! Love the photo of you and your sister and all the kids!
Posted by: Hannah | November 09, 2009 at 09:13 AM
oohh sounds fun....what a cool get together
Posted by: mandyb | November 09, 2009 at 09:19 AM
WOW Trina look at the colour in that photo... how awesome is that ! Beautiful
Posted by: Rachel Tucker | November 09, 2009 at 10:03 AM
My family love geocaching and love finding ones that are travelling around the world.
Posted by: Jenny E | November 09, 2009 at 09:55 PM
I forgot to ask you what did you end up doing in the weekend - just you and Andy?
Posted by: Jane | November 10, 2009 at 02:49 PM