The Late Weekend

My friend Sarah pointed out to me recently that Wellington has been stuck in the '7 week cycle', and that every Saturday for the last 7 weeks it has rained. Because of that we now seem to have this follow on effect where every Sunday and Monday is perfectly sunny. I personally think we should move the weekend - any one with me on that?! So lets get together and ditch a day...any preferences which one?!

This weekend Michael was to work all weekend but he managed to squeeze in all that needed to be done on the Saturday so he could have Sunday with us. Of course after a full on week Sunday is normally the day of relaxation - but we can't waste the sunshine!

We wanted to do some shopping in Porirua which is on the other side of Wellington on the coast, so on the way we stopped off for a walk on Plimmerton beach, this is our first trip here (as with it being on the Highway we normally just drive straight past) and it was truly gorgeous.

Only a few weeks back we read in the news that the houses here blasted by the ocean in the recent storms - not surprised when they are built on the ocean...beautiful views though!!

We had a gorgeous walk and finally Denver gained his water wings! After a discreet push at a rock pool there was no stopping him. Jumping at the waves and putting his face under - he loved it!

Yippee, we actually have a normal dog. Since we have had him he has been one of these 'fair weather' dogs, the type that scuttles backwards at the door to get back in if it's raining outside.

We collected the most gorgeous shells, and just admired what is truly one of many of the gorgeous unspoilt beaches - and as normal along with only one guy in a kayak we had it to ourselves!

After that we proceeded to Porirua where we took the drastic step of buying a tent! Keep reading though for another post on that soon!

Monday Michael was back at work and again the sun shone like never before. Beautiful blue skies with only the odd wisp of white cloud to be seen. Bethany and I took Denver to Petone beach where we collected more shells (our house has more shells now than furniture) and Denver played happily in the water.

Afterwards we couldn't resist some time for Bethany as she played in the play area right on the ocean. Whilst she played I gazed out upon the magical blue water, a fond and comfortable smile crept across my face as the memories of summer started to come back.

Despite the rain, when the sun does come out it comes out to stay, it comes out to prove a point and it comes out to lift everyones mood, and it does it well every time.

With every day getting lighter on a morning and staying lighter on a night it's only right that in a little under 5 weeks we put the clocks forward again, giving NZ a whole wonderful 7 months of Daylight Saving...talk about heaven.