Hugo's 2nd (First) Birthday Party!

Today was Hugo's birthday party with all of his friends (and their parents). We had about 15 kids and 25 adults - a very full house. Hugo had a blast, and was especially happy when everyone sang happy birthday to him.


Hugo's Banana cake(decorated by mum, as bananas are his favourite thing in the world - apart from mum & dad)











Flanked by a couple of girlfriends (Ava & Imogen), and Ollie & Louis.

Hugo's First Birthday Party

Hugo's first birthday cake -- he really enjoyed the singing.






















Hugo sharing his new table and chairs with the boys:

Ollie's 4th Birthday Party

Hugo thoroughly enjoyed Ollie's birthday party, especially all the eating that was involved. He was the youngest one at the table, but still won the prize for most sausages consumed. In fact, at one point while double fisting sausages, he accidentally dropped one, and deciding it was too tricky to get off the ground, he stole another from the plate of the kid next to him!

Hugo with Ollie and Louis (to the right) - all winners of the "longest time spent eating award" - they were the first 3 kids to sit down, and last to leave! Who needs to play when you can eat.












Ollie showing Hugo how it's done














Hugo just wanted to eat his

L'shana Tova!

Some playing at home on Erev Rosh Hashannah, then a nice dinner at Nanna & Grandpa's house - where Ollie got some of his birthday presents (including a drum & cymbal set).

Playing at home!















Enjoying Ollie's new drum kit and cymbal















Ollie's birthday cake!

Opening Birthday Presents from Saba & Omi

One of my first packages to arrive, which I was allowed to open before my birthday.

Skiing in Queenstown

A great long weekend in Queenstown. Hugo's first time in the snow.

Mum & Dad got to ski Cadrona while Hugo was at the creche. At the end of the day we would go sledding together!

Interesting Hairdos

Ollie & Louis trying on some wigs we had for a fancy dress party.











While uncle J styles Hugo's hair to give him a mohawk.