Welcome Baby Aleisha!

Leonie Stewart had her gorgeous little baby girl on the 22nd of November. She weighed in at 8lb. Some of us were lucky enough to get a hold of Aleisha Joy last tuesday, and she is a sweetie! There is something so special about newborn babies - I love them!

A huge congratuations to you, Leonie and your family! You're doing great, and we're proud of you! All the best for your family.

Christmas Craft Night

Last night we all headed up to Julia's to get into some more creativity. Julia found this cute little angel in the Aussie WW Mag and it's pretty easy to make, and not too fiddly.

Even those girls who thought they weren't creative enjoyed it. Everyone's angels turned out beautifully!! (Check out the album of the rest of the photos - See on the RHS 'Albums'.)

What a cute little gift for your daughters, nieces, & Grandmas!

We were spoiled with Julia's lovely coffee's and a divine Cookies & Cream Cheesecake! Yummy! We're almost at the end of 2009 for WM, and I'm already looking forward to hanging out with you all next year!

Christmas Traditions

Christmas is a great time for making fun & meaningful family traditions. Traditions give children a sense of belonging, and also something to look forward to that is special, besides just presents.

We have put together a list of some traditions that we co-ordinators do, and others we WANT to do! Download it on the RHS under 'Calendar & Handouts'.

We made Christmas balls out of pretty paper. These can be made using last years Christmas cards, photos... The possibilites go on. See the album to the RHS for more photos of our craft session, and the YUMMY food we had for morning tea.

This last photo is a picture of a Ball made by Maria using photographs. What a great job she's done. Zanda now has his own personalised decoration for his first Christmas.

Christmas Traditions

Next Tuesday, we're going to get in the Christmas Spirit! We'll make a basic craft - as long as you can use a pair of scissors, you'll do great!

We're also going to have some ideas for Traditions for your family for Christmas, up on a powerpoint. If you have any of your own that you'd like to share, bring them along.

See you next week!

What should you bring? A pair of paper scissors.

Movie Night! 10 November

This one is going to be a tear-jerker, so bring your tissues!

We are going to see the 8.55pm session, because the only other earlier option is 6.40pm which may be a little early for some to get children in bed before we leave etc. Let's meet at Nando's at 7.30pm for coffee & dessert first. (If Coffee Club is open we could go there instead - their hours are erratic in the evening tho. Cost for Manukau Sky City is $10 for a Tues. Hope to you see you there!

P.S. for those who have read the book, Hollywood changed the ending - Jodi P had no control. So be prepared.

Movie Synopsis
After their daughter is stricken with leukemia, a couple conceives a younger sister who can provide a donor match, but the family is torn apart when, after years of medical procedures, the healthy younger sibling sues her parents for the right to decide how her body is used.

Angel Tree!

At WonderMums, we look for opportunites to be able to give something back to our community.
Angel Tree is an awesome program which provides a present at Christmas for the children of those in prison. These children are the innocent ones who deserve to enjoy Christmas despite what one or other of their parents may have done. Have a look at the website for more information.
We have chosen 3 children to buy for: A one year old, a two year old, and a three year old.
for the next 3 weeks at WonderMums, we will have this little tree out on our sign-in table, along with a box for you to put any donations if you would like to be a part of this. On the tree, are the details of the children we are buying for. Check it out!

Baby Clemmet has arrived!

Shannon had her baby boy last thursday the 29th Oct. Zachary weighed in at 7lb 10oz.

Shannon is doing great - in her words, "I rock!" You go girl!!

A huge congratulations to you, Shannon! Can't wait to meet him.