An eventful week

This week we attended two PNCC events (these are the events I organize for work). Waitangi Day was on Wed so James got to spend the day at home with us. Waitangi Day is a celebration of the founding documents of NZ - when the Maori and European came to agreements - it's sort of a 'New Zealand Day'. In the square was a day long free concert and entertainment - there were a few thousand people in attendance!
Last night we attended one of the Summer Concert in the park music series. There was some fantastic Jazz music, but unfortunatly there was also a bit of rain. We forgot to bring the waterproof cover or umbrella with us - and we got caught out! It was Luca's first expierence of rain (we've had a bit of a dry spell since he's been born). The rain soaked through the stroller and was dripping on his head. Poor little guy probably had no idea what was happening. When we realized he was getting wet and looked inside the buggy - he was just sitting there smiling, and looking up at the water that was spilling on to his head. Ha ha...we soon found a friend who lent us her umbrella.

Our other big event of the week was Luca's 6 week shots (very traumatizing!). He also weighed in at 11lbs 11oz. The Dr. thinks we are both looking really well. I was grateful that James was able to get off work to meet us for the appointment - Luca needed lots of love and cuddles after his 3 shots! That evening Luca cried, and cried, and cried. Poor little bugger! We gave him his first taste of non-milk.....cherry flavored parecetemol to help the pain. Surprising he liked it - and it made him sleepy (which Mom and Dad liked!)

Luca is such a good little boy. He's been giving us lots of smiles lately, and we find ourselves spending hours trying to get him to smile. He particularly likes peek a boo with James, and when I blow him kisses. We still look at him in awe - can't believe we created this wonderful little boy. My favourite part of the day is when I get to wake him up in the morning - he looks so peaceful when he wakes up and is ready to get out his bed and play. He also does these big man stretches where he raises his arms above his head, arches his back and does a big ol' yawn...

Kind of like that!