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Cleaning the Urupa - Happy Birthday Nan


 It was (Arama’s)Mums birthday in November. Jacque (arama's sister) thought it would be a good Idea to go and do some tidy up at her grave. So jacque’s family began the project and we finished it. The concreting around her stone was painted white. Two coats. Everyone that was with us had a turn at painting and such. It was a good family activity and it reminded us of the wonderful times we had with mum while she was alive. 

Arama 

rakaipaka

Renata John

Kawea, Mum, Dad and Arama

Hikawera

Nauvoo entertaining the boys between 'turns'

My beautiful baby girl. She did paint but I like this photo better.

The finished product!

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