Bula!

We had a great time in Fiji (see photo album). It was our second trip, first time to the Outrigger on the Lagoon. Great place, great weather, nice to have a week off!

Team NZ has won the Louis Vuitton Cup to earn the right to challenge Allenghi for the America's Cup in Valencia next month. Our "Nueva Zelanda" t-shirts have been very popular for Kiwis travelling to Spain to cheer the team on. We are keeping our fingers crossed for the boys to bring the cup back.

It's winter and time for everyone to begin taking vacations, so Tyler and Conor are making plans to head back to the USA. Conor in July, Tyler in August. They want to overlap for a few days to have some time with their dad in LA.

June 16 is the date set for a big shindig at the Wharf with Mountain View alum Renee Intelkofer and her TV show "Project My World." The boys plan on showing off the best of Auckland nightlife for the cameras as only they can do it.

Stay tuned!

Mother's Day 2007

I spent a wonderful Mother's Day with my favorite kids! Ashley, Conor, Tyler and I took in a movie and a few beers at the pub. JB was on a golf trip and missed the festivities this time around, but we are off to Fiji on Tuesday with Malcolm and Janet for some R&R. The boys are quite fine taking care of the biz. Besides, it's time to give them some space. I am making plans for the annual BSR (Butt Sister Reunion to the uninitiated) at the end of June with a few days in Napa Valley, a trip to Mariposa with Dad to get the history of our family in the Yosemite area, and then to Sister Jill's in Carmel for a golf tourney over the 4th of July. Lots of travel planned! Meantime, Ashley's sisters are coming to New Zealand. They will be going to Queenstown for a sisterly adventure, and we will be hosting them for a BBQ at Casa de Buell when they return.

Cinco de Mayo

Our 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo was a huge success! It just proves the old adage that the 3rd time is a charm. After trying to get the party going over the past two years, we finally hit paydirt with a huge Cinco de Mayo celebration at Prince's Wharf. We had an all day and all night event complete with Mariachis, reggae, pinatas - the whole enchilada. Check out the pics.