Emma's Christening and Urenui

Richard and I drove to Urenui on Friday after work. We checked the tyre pressure and filled up the petrol in Mobil. Richard bought two pies and some V for our journey. I was singing songs on the way, and we talked. Urenui is close to the beach, and even though it was quite dark, I saw the ocean and it's very beautiful.
I have seen Richard's home's picture, but the real thing is nicer. We are greeted by Shirley Ann and Alan. I didn't feel too well because the bug has finally caught up with me, my throat is hurting and my nose kept running. I was hoping that I wouldn't get sick, but it still happened.
Dinner was delicious and simple. We were tired after all that driving and work.
Richard took me to explore the farm on Saturday. We rode to the back of the farm, up a very steep hill, and saw 27 goats, lots of sheep and cattle. The Stop sign was really funny. Richard put the sign up in the middle of the farm, and of course, we have to stop and look both ways. Dan put up some new fence and races in the farm, still some unfinished fences to put up.
I love the water fall, but it was really difficult to access. I thought I couldn't do it, but I am glad that I made the effort to see it. It started to drizzle, and I was really cold. We got back for lunch, and I ate so much!
Bronwyn and her family arrived that evening. Sam is very cute, and Emma is a very good baby. She hardly cried the two days she was at the farm. She laughed a lot, and was curious and looking at everybody. Sometimes, it's difficult to understand what Sam is saying, but I got used to his speech after a while. He's very energetic.
We went to see Stacey and Dan's farm in Stacey's company car. She is a rural manager for National Bank. I almost fell asleep because I had too much to eat.
I fed the lambs that were running around in the paddock. They are so cute! They are also very strong so I had to hold on to the milk bottles.
Richard and I went to Urenui beach on Sunday. It was very quiet and beautiful. We walked from Urenui River towards the beach, and Richard said that he and his family used to come and hang out in the beach in the summer. We went to his primary school and climbed up the fort, also visited his grandparent's graves in the cemetery. Looking at the graves, it's difficult to believe that one day we will lie here and our spirit will depart.
Emma's christening was short and sweet. The pianist was a bit wobbly and we didn't know most of the songs. The ministers were very kind and funny.
All the relatives came back to Richard's place to have lunch. We took photos with Emma, and talked outside under the sun. Bronwyn likes the present. The cuddle bug and socks are cute and handy for the baby and Sam.
We washed the car before leaving Urenui, and watched half the rugby match.
This weekend is filled with happiness and I am glad that I am with Richard. His family is cool. I miss my family. Annie has written to us saying that we haven't seen each other for a such a long time! It's time for me to plan a trip back to Taiwan.