Number 1 son by happypat

Number 1 son

Our eldest son in New Zealand has a big birthday today.
A very happy birthday Brian..
Three years today since we saw our family in New Zealand.
A quick drop off at Auckland Airport as no one was allowed to enter unless you were on a flight. Little did we realise that it would be almost three long years before anyone was allowed to visit there again.
It’s never been as long before since we have seen any of them……thank goodness for social media but not the same.
I might have gone this Spring if I hadn’t been ill but another factor is the price of air fares, almost double what they were.😨
Hopefully next year!

I think Nina enjoyed her Grandads birthday as much as Brian!!
Such a long time for you not to see family. It’s a sweet picture of Nina with her granddad.
March 23rd, 2023  
What a lovely picture, but what a shame that it's been so long. You definitely need to get a plan together for next year.
March 23rd, 2023  
Lovely photo.... Happy Birthday to Brian.
I do understand the frustration of not seeing family around the world. And yes....our tickets last year were double the previous time. That's why we stayed a month!!!
That sweet little girl has a good look of you Pat!!
March 23rd, 2023  
Lovely photo of Brian and Nina.. Nina is a true kiwi with that swandri jacket..
March 23rd, 2023  
@julzmaioro ooh is that what it is! Getting colder down there!
@sarah19 @jamibann @dide There are plans hopefully for Brian & Lesley to come over this summer….fingers crossed but of course three more families there too.
March 23rd, 2023  
@sarah19 Do you think so Sallie, of course we haven't met Nina yet so I can’t see it.
March 23rd, 2023  
A lovely capture of them both.Hope you get to see them before long
March 23rd, 2023  
A lovely capture of both
March 23rd, 2023  
Oh it is such a long time to not see family.
March 23rd, 2023  
A lovely capture of the two of them. Shame they adopted such draconian measures with their lock down.
March 23rd, 2023  
Aww ❤️❤️❤️ Yes, we never saw this coming, did we? Such separations we have endured. Hope you see them again before too long.
March 23rd, 2023  
Nice that they remember to take a photo for you!
March 23rd, 2023  
What a lovely photo. Happy Birthday Brian.
March 23rd, 2023  
Wonderful
March 23rd, 2023  
@joansmor @onewing @maggiemae @casablanca @carole_sandford @rustymonkey @Dawn @carolmw @julzmaioro @sarah19 @jamibann @dide

I truly meant to answer all your comments & return the favour but it’s been such a busy evening. On the phone lots & 8 had to watch the final of The Apprentice so the time has flown by.
I’m away now for three days so might be off line but will be back next week. Have a great weekend!
March 23rd, 2023  
A happy birthday to Brian, and many more
March 24th, 2023  
A special story for this image. 🙏
March 24th, 2023  
such a shame you haven't seen them for so long . I remember your journey home , you documented some of it on here (Via Dubai ???) , we all had our heart in our mouths wondering if you'd get home safe. How the world changed
March 27th, 2023  
Hope you get there soon.
March 28th, 2023  
Super shot, the joys of grandchildren!
March 28th, 2023  
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