Chanel's 30th!

The weekend after Aaron and I returned from the States, Chanel had her 30th birthday party. Damon booked out the fabulous yacht Tiakina for Chanel and 50 of her closest friends to celebrate on the harbor of Dunedin. It was a fantastic night and a fun way to celebrate Chanel finally joining us oldies in our 30s! Good job Damon!

The birthday girl and me on the boat.
Damon and Chanel (and her beautiful b-day present diamond necklace!!!!!)
Me and Becs
Helen, me and Chanel
Me and the fishmonger!

A good couple of weeks.

Aaron and I had an amazing time back home. Who wouldn't want to hang out for a week at the lake then play with the family in New Orleans for another week, get engaged in Austin (yay!), see friends in Dallas, and then end the trip at the Golden Gate Bridge? Just a shame we couldn't stay longer or see more people. I am already missing home every day...

First night at the lake house. Note the whiteness.
The Randy and the Betty!
Mel and Lisa

Game of Darts with the family.

Aaron's favorite day at the lake. Shoot'n guns..

Mom, Mel and Dad in Nola



Pat O's and hurricanes!


Old Trolly in Nola thru Garden District

Cap'tain Reggie and Mel

After our fantastic airboat tour

Daddy and the Mary!

Ze famous Cafe Dumond

Mom and Aaron on the Creole Queen down the Mississippi

In Austin, night of "the engagement"

Last night in Dallas at Haley's

San Fran stop over... and then back to NZ.