Mum, Dad and Si

So, after finding out I had Friday off, I decided to head up to Auckland to see Mum, Dad and Si when the arrive in NZ. Unfortunately I couldn't pick them up from the Airport but I got to Gem and James' house just after they did and surprised them there. To attempt to keep them awake we headed into Mt Eden, although they decided to have a few drinks in one of the nice bars (maybe that wasn't the best idea in keeping them awake). When Gem finished work she joined us for a glass of wine before we headed back to hers for the evening. That evening was pretty sedate and Gem cooked a cracking lasagne before Mum, Dad and Si finally crashed at 9pm.

Saturday we got up early (thanks to their jet lag) and Gem, Mum and I went off for a nice brunch in Mt Eden before going wedding dress shopping for Gem's big day. Went to one shit hole that we had to make our excuses and leave, then one beautiful place, followed by a good bridal shop (very similar to a bridal fair but in a shop) we came up with the design of the invitations and finally feel like we've made progress with the plans (and my first chance to feel like a really bridesmaid). The boys all headed off to Waiheke for the day for a male bonding session. They went to a few vineyards and by the sounds of things had a really great day. Saturday evening we went out for a lovely meal together.

Sunday we went for a really nice brunch up sky tower and got lucky to have lovely weather up there. That afternnon we went for a nice walk up Mt Eden to see the beautiful views before Gem, Si (bro), Mum and Dad headed to the airport to fly down to the South Island for a few days.