evening all

mia's new favourite thing is to bounce on our blow-up bed! she thinks it is absolutely hilarious and it is great fun to watch. i had a great night last night. actually went out - woo hoo! carolyn picked me up at 4.30. we were supposed to be having a big girl's night out but carol cancelled and carolyn got invited to a work-do. anyway, i got invited too and we decided to forego a night of boozing and dancing and go to this bbq instead. we drove west to her boss's house for a bbq. i thought it was going to be a big party but there were just 7 of us in total. we had a truly memorable evening sitting around a dining table in a beautiful kiwi villa drinking fab nz sav blanc and munching bbq prawns and huge juicy strawberries with chocolate cake. we had a great night, marvellous company. her boss's best memory of living in the uk is supping a pint of beer whilst munching sticky toffee pudding. great people and so so friendly and welcoming. i hadn't laughed so much in months. thank you dave and ruth. and carolyn for driving!!