Hikawera had been counting down the sleeps till his 5th birthday. Friday morning arrived with the question. "is it my birthday today?" He was so excited.
He opened his Good morning presents. His cousin Tawhaio surprised us with a visit and a gift also. Thank you Tawhaio!
Hikawera was due to attend his last pre visit for school so we started running. Hikawera has been enjoying making his lunch with the older ones the night before and packing his bag for the day ahead.
It was a great morning at school with Hikawera sitting his first spelling test. He did really well, being able to spell I, am, is, a. Not bad for a boy who has not "officially" started school. ( In NZ you have to be 5 years old to be counted as officially attending school. His first "official" day is Tuesday 7th June).
He has several children from his rugby team that are in his class too so friends are not a problem.
Once morning tea was finished, his class sang him Happy Birthday and wished him a great day. He in return gave the class each a glow stick to take home. (cakes and lollies were discouraged due to allergies and such)
Now, it was time to hit the town. For our younger 4 and I to go to town is a BIG thing. We don't get out too often so a birthday shopping treat was in order. The weather was blowing and grey so it was a perfect thing to do. It was so much fun watching the boys looking at all the toys. The OOOh's and AAAhh's and WOW LOOK AT THIS!!. With our little budget, I was impressed with the maturity Hikawera showed when I explained and negotiated, "if you get this you have to put this back". He made great choices and came away with some wonderful presents.
We spent most the afternoon in Albany, then after picking up Nauvoo from school and finishing the cake we met dad and the big boys at the Kaukapakapa Town Hall and headed in for his birthday dinner. This time. Burger King!
Home to have the cake was next. It was not my best work, I must admit. (It is supposed to be the number 5) but with blue icing and that many lollies, I think I was forgiven.
Now, everyone knows the blowing of the candles is a 'sacred act' for the birthday boy/girl. This is taken on take 2! (someone elses lips puckered up and blew too on the first take. He was not impressed...)
Birthday activities can be a tiresome business, so with the happy thoughts of the long weekend before us, and no netball or rugby games to have to get up for the next day, we all settled in for a long night of R&R. Happy Birthday Hikawera. We love you!!
He opened his Good morning presents. His cousin Tawhaio surprised us with a visit and a gift also. Thank you Tawhaio!
Hikawera was due to attend his last pre visit for school so we started running. Hikawera has been enjoying making his lunch with the older ones the night before and packing his bag for the day ahead.
He has several children from his rugby team that are in his class too so friends are not a problem.
Once morning tea was finished, his class sang him Happy Birthday and wished him a great day. He in return gave the class each a glow stick to take home. (cakes and lollies were discouraged due to allergies and such)
Now, it was time to hit the town. For our younger 4 and I to go to town is a BIG thing. We don't get out too often so a birthday shopping treat was in order. The weather was blowing and grey so it was a perfect thing to do. It was so much fun watching the boys looking at all the toys. The OOOh's and AAAhh's and WOW LOOK AT THIS!!. With our little budget, I was impressed with the maturity Hikawera showed when I explained and negotiated, "if you get this you have to put this back". He made great choices and came away with some wonderful presents.
We spent most the afternoon in Albany, then after picking up Nauvoo from school and finishing the cake we met dad and the big boys at the Kaukapakapa Town Hall and headed in for his birthday dinner. This time. Burger King!
Now, if you notice above left, Hikawera has a gun toy in his hand. This is one of his presents. it shoots foam discs about 6m. On the photo on the right, you can see the disc shooting up into the air and Arama ready to catch it. Needless to say it's a favorite.
Home to have the cake was next. It was not my best work, I must admit. (It is supposed to be the number 5) but with blue icing and that many lollies, I think I was forgiven.
Now, everyone knows the blowing of the candles is a 'sacred act' for the birthday boy/girl. This is taken on take 2! (someone elses lips puckered up and blew too on the first take. He was not impressed...)
Birthday activities can be a tiresome business, so with the happy thoughts of the long weekend before us, and no netball or rugby games to have to get up for the next day, we all settled in for a long night of R&R. Happy Birthday Hikawera. We love you!!
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