G-ma in New Zealand (Grandma Sally)

I never realized how important it was to have family come and visit us. It feels like validation in some weird way.

We are sooooooooooooo far away from our lives in Montana, and after the holidays it was a strange too not be with our massive family. Thank goodness that Sally came right after. I seriously felt really bummed after the holidays, and having her here has been so wonderful.
Many of you would not agree (Mother-in-law? Ewe!!) But, mine is cooler than cool. Sally is easy, she is an "G-ma hippie" from the 60's who loves music, drinking wine and laughing. She has great "body-humor" and devourers my children with glee. They are loving it up with her here as well. "G-ma" is Alex's new nick name for Grandma Sally. They are getting a good dose of hugs, encouragement and joy of out her. So for those of you that have family close, don't take them for granted!

Sally and John at Tunnel Beach

G-ma with the kids at Allens Beach

John and Sally New Years Eve at the top of the Steepest Street in the world.

Jen, Ellie, Sally and Alex above Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Sally and John watching the kids at Brighton Beach, NZ

Ellie and G-ma making funny faces.

Sally and John at Tunnel Beach

Dancing at the Batch at the "Sausage Capital of New Zealand" - (but we didn't eat any) our bad!

Cathedral Caves located in the Catlins

Lighthouse at Nugget Point. (Below down hill is a Fur Seal Nursery)

Endagered Yellow Eyed Penguin at Cuiro Bay

Sally at Nugget Piont