The completed Collage

9:30-11:00pm

A quick stop off on the way home to photograph the city lights from Bayswater Wharf.

8:00-9:30pm

Roger the cat anticipating a treat or two!

6:30-8:00pm

Christmas tree and decorations at my brother and sister-in-laws. We had a lovely dinner; roast turkey, potato, kumara, ham, asparagus and that trifle to finish.

5:00-6:30pm

A quick trip to the beach on the way to my brother and sister-in-law.
This is Castor Bay, on Auckland's North Shore.

4:00-5:00pm

My mothers collection of Christmas cards. She has been exchanging cards with friends from England since 1967.

3:00-4:00pm

Hibiscus flower in the garden. Heading to my brothers for dinner soon, so I will either get more interesting photos or no photos :-)

2:00-3:00pm

Pretty plastic decoration on a white counter top.

1:00-2:00pm

Christmas Wreath on the front door

12:00-1:00pm

Christmas flowers, not sure what they are but the colours are right for Christmas.

11:00-12:00pm

Trifle resting in the fridge, the whipped cream will be added later.

10:00-11:00am

For the last four years my Aunt who lives in Dublin, has sent my mother the latest tree decoration in a series. This is this years piece of art held in my mothers hand.

Christmas Day 2011

A 12 hour challenge of a photo an hour for 12 hours.

This is the first one. 9:30 am
Christmas breakfast with my Mum, Step-dad and husband in the sunshine!

Old fashioned Pecan Pie with cream

Old fashioned Pecan Pie with cream
Originally uploaded by EssjayNZ

Wow 2010 already! I hope this year my life runs as easy as pie...

Gosh how time flies....

Started a new blog for the 30 day challenge at worth1000.com and thought I had better add something to this one.

We are still living in Tirau. We spent Christmas in Auckland and caught up with the six kids - we have 3 each. My big news is the possibility of a trip to England and Ireland in May/June with my mother. I haven't been back to England since 1966. Oh boy!

This is a photo of the museum at Rotorua

Waitemata Harbour View

sea view too
Originally uploaded by essjay nz.

the other side of Auckland - away from the buildings...

Saturday 21st January we went to Auckland for Dan's eldest sons wedding. It was held on Narrow Neck Beach and the weather was fine, it was a million dollar setting.

Lillies at Mills Reef

Lillies at Mills Reef
Originally uploaded by essjay nz.

Wednesday evening Dan and I combined a few of my favourite things. Dove, one of our computer suppliers had a road show at Mills Reef one of my favourite winery's. We got to check out the latest computer equipment with a few wines and fantastic finger food, and then a photo shoot to end the evening. Life is good!!!

Everything Pizza

Diverse and adaptable You enjoy the full buffet of life It's hard to you play favorites with friends... or flavors There's very little that you dislike!

What's Your Pizza Personality?

Sunset Drive Home

Sunset Drive Home
Originally uploaded by essjay nz.

The drive home from work to home takes about 25 minutes, these shots were taken on the same evening over approx a 30 minute period.