Sunday, November 28, 2010
Aramoana Beach
Today was a STUNNING day. We had little cloud with temperatures of mid 70s and I spent almost the whole day outside in shorts and a tank top. To celebrate the unbelievable day, Aaron and I took a walk on Aramoana Beach (about 20 minutes from our house). Days like today, I am thankful to be living in this beautiful country. (days like yesterday... not so much)! :)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Engagement Party at Luna
Chanel and Damon threw Aaron and I a wonderful engagement party. Last night, us and 60 of our closest friends (here in Dunedin!) met up at a bar that over looks the harbor and the beautiful lights of the city.
Chanel did such a great job coordinating the details of the party.... she even hired a magician for the event and he was a HIT! Super funny and very smart. Added such a unique spin to the party and a fun talking point afterward.
As with Kiwi weddings, when people can't attend in person, they will send "telegrams". Telegrams are just a written toast, but they add such heart to these parties. Chanel organized to have mom, dad, mel and Haley/Chris to send Telegrams... and that was such a nice touch for me who was not able to have any of my friends at the engagement party. It was so cute when Chanel was reading out the Telegrams, she couldn't say the word Yall and it came out more like "youuuul".
We are so lucky to have so many people supporting us and our upcoming marriage. Last night made me so excited for JUNE 4th!!!!
Aaron and me
Mr. Magician and Aaron
Me with the boys....Billy, John, Tim and Aaron
Me, Chanel, Daisy and Becs
Richard and Helen
Chanel did such a great job coordinating the details of the party.... she even hired a magician for the event and he was a HIT! Super funny and very smart. Added such a unique spin to the party and a fun talking point afterward.
As with Kiwi weddings, when people can't attend in person, they will send "telegrams". Telegrams are just a written toast, but they add such heart to these parties. Chanel organized to have mom, dad, mel and Haley/Chris to send Telegrams... and that was such a nice touch for me who was not able to have any of my friends at the engagement party. It was so cute when Chanel was reading out the Telegrams, she couldn't say the word Yall and it came out more like "youuuul".
We are so lucky to have so many people supporting us and our upcoming marriage. Last night made me so excited for JUNE 4th!!!!
Aaron and me
Mr. Magician and Aaron
Me with the boys....Billy, John, Tim and Aaron
Me, Chanel, Daisy and Becs
Richard and HelenMelbourne Cup Day at the Wingatui Races
Melbourne Cup Day is one of the biggest days in Dunedin.
Most work places have Christmas Functions and my work decided that the Wingatui Races would be our Christmas celebration. About 2.30 on Tuesday, we loaded up our entire office into a bus and headed out to Wingatui. It is called Melbourne Cup Day and as the name suggests it coincides with the actual races in Melbourne. Similarly to the Kentucky Derby, the girls get dressed up and wear hats... but here and in Melbourne they wear little hats called fascinators (I couldn't bring myself to wear one, but you can see them in the pictures below).
Dunedin had one of the prettiest days we have seen out of the whole year. I would say it was 75 degrees and perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better day and I was excited I could wear a real dress with out a jacket.
As part of the christmas function, the Radio Network had a tent with all you can drink champagne and beer. As would be expected, we left the races not nearly as polished as when we arrived!
View from our Radio Network Tent
The Races
General Admission tickets...
Aaron and Me all prettied up.
Aaron, Nick and Danny outside of our Tent
Me and Alana
Jane, Michelle and me by the ZM truck (one of our radio stations)
More work friends.
Aaron studying the bets
All the girls in our dresses enjoying the sun
Jayne, Aaron and Me toward the end of the day!
Most work places have Christmas Functions and my work decided that the Wingatui Races would be our Christmas celebration. About 2.30 on Tuesday, we loaded up our entire office into a bus and headed out to Wingatui. It is called Melbourne Cup Day and as the name suggests it coincides with the actual races in Melbourne. Similarly to the Kentucky Derby, the girls get dressed up and wear hats... but here and in Melbourne they wear little hats called fascinators (I couldn't bring myself to wear one, but you can see them in the pictures below).
Dunedin had one of the prettiest days we have seen out of the whole year. I would say it was 75 degrees and perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better day and I was excited I could wear a real dress with out a jacket.
As part of the christmas function, the Radio Network had a tent with all you can drink champagne and beer. As would be expected, we left the races not nearly as polished as when we arrived!
View from our Radio Network Tent
The Races
General Admission tickets...
Aaron and Me all prettied up.
Aaron, Nick and Danny outside of our Tent
Me and Alana
Jane, Michelle and me by the ZM truck (one of our radio stations)
More work friends.
Aaron studying the bets
All the girls in our dresses enjoying the sun
Jayne, Aaron and Me toward the end of the day!
Pot of Gold???
The other day, we had such a pretty rainbow outside of our window. I made melanie Skype me so she could see it..
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