The Shields Whanau (by age)

The Shields Whanau (by age)
Originally uploaded by Megan Shields.

L to R: Jonathan, Bruce Leigh, Adrian, Tracey, Eryn & Me.

The first time we'd ALL been together in 30 years - and the first time ever (as far as I can establish) that a photo of all 7 of us has been taken...

Come on - what are you waiting for?

Come on - what are you waiting for? (2)
Originally uploaded by Megan Shields.

Desperate to be chased....

Bacchus in black & white

Bacchus in black & white
Originally uploaded by Megan Shields.

Bacchus with one of his fave toys - depending on his mood!

Hmm... Thats not a duck...

Hmm... Thats not a duck...
Originally uploaded by Megan Shields.

"This looks like something I could be chasing... but its not a duck...? Looks sort of tasty tho"

Bacchus and Alex face off in Lake Taupo, November 2007

Things I have learnt over the last 5 weeks...

• My family are amazing. I sort of always knew that, but now I REALLY know it.
• My friends are also pretty amazing. Especially my 'Gatekeeper' Kevin - couldn't have managed without him.
• The healing power of a hug from people who love you can never be underestimated - be they friends or family.
• Acknowledgment is always better than silence.
• It is lovely to sit up drinking Scottish whisky with my family.
• Bacchus is a dog that has bat ears, behaves on the odd occasion like a cat, but is everything a dog should be...
  
• My self proclaimed 'Scrabble Queen' title may be under threat...