Nolans 1st Birthday Party !

Happy Birthday Son !

Yesterday was Nolan Huia's first birthday! We had a lot of friends and family come over, lots of kai* and Nolan was a very spoiled boy. He loved our singing and he was playing lots with his new toys. It was an awesome night , thanx for everybody that could make it !

*(kai (noun), "food" in Māori - the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand. Also common in New Zealand English.)

By the time i got hold of the camera , half the cake was gone !

Nolan playing with his buddy Anaru

Nolan and aunty Ngawai loving the kai !

Cousin Te Wai pretending to be Mickey Mouse.

Enjoying the night views from the deck. from left to right, Kiri, Ngawai, Gayle and Stu.

Grandpa John is holding Nolan.

Time to cut the cake ! (I made it myself, Its banana cake with cream layer and chocolate icing)

Nolan fascinated by the singing (in maori and dutch ofcourse)

Nolan getting a bit tired but Katie having a great time !

Tami and Ngawai feeding the birthday boy.

Kai is served ! Yummy !

Cuzzies Kiri and Jamie, big fans of my food they are :) Cant wait for Rimu to get that bbq out again before winter sets in...

The disposable plates and forks certainly helped enhance the party atmosphere :)

We're talking two sheperds pies, garlic mushrooms, poached pears, pasta salad, two whole chickens, fresh green salad with feta and balsamic dressing, garlic and herb bread. If you couldnt make it to the party , this is what you missed out on. Bummer eej? :)

Nolan and Anaru 'sharing' toys. Uncle Huia in the background.

Playing nicely together.

Nolan is unpacking Gayle's (and Stu and Anaru) present.

We had a great day, it was a very special one for us , a year that has gone by so fast , and the little boy growing so fast , so beautiful and strong. Smart boy , like a little sponge he is , very clever and always happy and smiling. When he falls asleep in your arms and you look at that... awww its all worth it, we love our little prince so much ! Cheers son , happy birthday to you!