WE WON!!

Last night was the Rugby World Cup Final. And WE WON! What a nail biter the game was. I couldn't help but feel sad for the French to loose by one point, it so easily could have been us! But it wasn't. We've had a tough year with natural disasters, deaths and bad economic times. This Rugby World Cup has lifted New Zealanders spirits, united as as one, and now given us cause to celebrate.

Over the last 6 weeks I've watched every single All Blacks game and a few of the others.

New Zealand vs Tonga.

John, Rachel and I watched from our living room.

New Zealand won

New Zealand vs Japan.

John, Rachel and I watched from our living room.

New Zealand won.

New Zealand vs France.

I watched with the girls (and John) from Ness & Chris' living room.

New Zealand won.

New Zealand vs Canada.

John, Rachel and I watched with Rachel's parents from their living room.

New Zealand won.

New Zealand vs Argentina (quarter-final)

John and I watched from our living room.

New Zealand won.

New Zealand vs Australia (semi-final)

I watched with Dorian from Lee & Morgan' living room.

New Zealand won.

New Zealand vs France (final)

I watched with all my very best friends from Tracy & Candy's living room.

NEW ZEALAND WON!

Here are a few pictures from last night's party (mostly in Black & White, because it seems fitting)

Mark & Mark (aka Ogre & Candy)

Rachel

Jo, Ness, Chris, John, Lu & Rachel. Intently watching some pre-game show.

Pre-game photo. 5 minutes before kick off. Nervous much?!

Tracy & Me

Tracy, Me & Jo at half time

Post game photo - We Won!