Never thought I could....

Well....to finish the post title's sentence...I never thought I would go from summer to winter in a few days time! :) Okay, so Auckland's winter isn't really anything like a Cedar City winter, but still! These first few days here in NZ I've been trying to get used to lots of different and new things. Some of which happen to be really (really) important. For instance...sleep patterns, eating times, driving on the left side of the road, not being able to just text friends in the U.S....and so on. The one thing my body did NOT compensate for, however, was the humidity levels and temperature of Auckland! So, in consequence, I've been stuck with a cold these first few days! (Boo...I know...) But, looking on the bright side, I am on my way to a full recovery!

Speaking of recoveries, the reason I felt so much better today is that the weather seemed to take a nice spring turn today. It's been fairly sunny here, with still a slight nip to the wind. Not swimming weather yet, of course, but it's definitely an improvement!! :) With hope, I will be able to go surfing somewhere close to Christmas! (I know, I know...you're a bit jealous.) The only downside to winter leaving is the fact that Rugby season is coming to a close! Not good...hopefully I'll be able to see an All Blacks game (that's New Zealand's national team. They're the best!!) before they're finished for the season!

Not much has happened this week, but Kylie and Rusty both work in the office all day long. I am looking forward to the weekend, but praying for a nice Saturday even more! If the weather goes well, we hope to have a bit of fun. A sure stop at the pet shop is planned, as well as a possible visit to the observatory at the planetarium. (This I am especially excited for: one, because I'm a nerd and love looking at stars and constellations, and two, because they're almost completely different stars than those YOU can see in the U.S.!!!) :) Kylie and I have talked about traveling down to Christchurch sometime in September after Renee's wedding! I'm very, very excited about that!!

Speaking of Kylie, she and the baby are both doing extremely well! In fact, I think she's still even cuter than anybody I've ever seen, even with her pregnant belly!! (Lucky her... ;) ) I went with her and Rusty to a doctor's visit in town on Tuesday. I saw the baby on the monitor and everything! The doctor even said Kylie would be allowed to go on short plane trips if she wanted!! (Thus the trip to Christchurch in September...) Rusty is doing well, but we hardly see him in the office. He's always out and about with business stuff...

My nights consist of coming home and changing, then hanging out on the couch until I get too tired to keep my eyes open. Unfortunately...it's usually before 9:30 PM when I get to that point...haha. :) Then I go to my little room to find a friend perched on the bed. :) Minx the cat is a nice snuggle buddy. Especially when I get soooo cold at night! She's not usually very warm towards people other than daddy-rusty, so I've heard, but she's really taken to me. She usually sleeps with me right on the bed, and occasionally under the covers when she feels like it. Haha. Spanky, the crazy little dog, is always bein cute and funny. He usually sleeps in Rusty and Kylie's room, but every once in a while I hear him scouting out my room. He's really well trained and fun to play with!!

Anywho...I still haven't taken very many photos, but it's the weather's fault I promise!! It's sort of scary trying to take pictures in the pouring rain! I'll get on it soon, I swear! The next set will include pictures of the family and some of my favorite foreign objects and settings that make me laugh! Until next post, farewell! :)