All the way from the UK - our very own Malcolm & Jill

Malcolm & Jill live in the UK - well they do for approximately 8 months of the year - and then the other 4 months are spent on this side of the world in a gorgeous apartment in Oriental Bay. They have 2 grown-up sons, Ian in Sydney and Matthew in the UK - both of whom they are very proud (and rightfully so). Lucky for us they currently have no grandchildren of their own so we have 'adopted' them. They have a most special relationship with Josh ... in fact, Josh had his first sleep-over ever on Saturday 31st January at their apartment - and he loved it ! Malcolm & Jill have a delightful, caring and playful way with Josh, they always include him and he feels very happy and secure with them. And, quite honestly, it is lovely for Mummy & Daddy to know that they are 'there' and part of our 'extended 'family. Sadly though, we always lose them in early April as they head back to the UK - and that is going to be hard to try and explain to Josh again !

In the meantime, we continue to enjoy their time here - and tonight we went to their apartment for a yummy dinner and then wandered down to Queens Wharf to watch an outdoor circus of stunts and entertainment which was quite incredible. Wellington turned on one of those gorgeous still nights and it was quite beautiful to walk alongside the harbour and soak in the beauty of the night.