New Zealand Random Shots

Lyon super tired getting pajamas on. Kiri all bundled up. Grandma Tua and Lyon. Kiri sharing her hand with Daddy. Dad after a hard day's work..

New Zealand Random Shots

Grandma Tua and Kiriana. Ariki and Lyon (not too sure look). Funky Uncle Jade and Kiri. Ariki, Kiri and Tofinga (Samoan celebrity) and Lyon hamball

New Zealand Trip-Dedication

Lyon's cousins with the same big eyes he has! Daddy and Lyon just waking up. Dad held Kiri every day when he came home from work. Here they are both sleeping. Lyon and all his bad-ass uncles (short shorts are cool in New Zealand!)

New Zealand Trip-Dedication

Auntie Sweetie holding Kiriana. Ariki in Trifle heaven (I think he ate about 6 bowls that day). Jess Marshall and Jane "Super Aunty" Foster. Mama holding Kiri. Dad trying to "blend" in our picture. One of the Mamas made that beautiful Haku for me to wear at the Dedication!

New Zealand Trip-Dedication

On our trip Ariki's Mum had a Dedication party for the kids. It is basically like a Baptism performed by Ariki's Dad (Pastor John) dedicating their lives to walk in God's way, truth, light and to keep those around the kids accountable to help lead them in the right direction in life. It was a beautiful ceremony. Ariki's Mum cooked heaps of food for everyone. Family came from all over and we had a great time.

New Zealand Trip

Lyon and his Grandma Tua. Kiri and Aunty Esther. Uncle Phil's not so best shot. Ariki and Phil preparing the food for the kid's Dedication. Lyon the strawberry stealer.

New Zealand Trip

Here's the kids together on the couch right before the trip. Lyon dodging his Grandma's feeding. Wrestling with Dad and Aunty Esther. Lyon gets his first taste of WEET-BIX