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The most magical time of the year! 🎄♥️✨

The most magical time of the year! 🎄♥️✨

We found the tiniest (and cutest) little hobbit at

We found the tiniest (and cutest) little hobbit at The Shire 🧡✨ Exploring Hobbiton as a family was pure magic — the details, the gardens, the charm… it felt like stepping straight into Middle-earth. #Hobbiton #thelordoftherings #NewZealand #visitnewzealand #travelNZ #familytravel #LOTR #theshire

Thanks for an amazing stay, Auckland! You complete

Thanks for an amazing stay, Auckland! You completely charmed us with your stunning beaches, incredible food scene, and the loveliest people. Five days wasn’t nearly long enough — we’ll be back. 🤍✨ Here’s a little peek at our itinerary + the things I’d absolutely recommend 👇🏼 1–2. Taking in the city views from Maungawhau / Mount Eden — one of Auckland’s tallest volcanic craters
3. Wandering around the Viaduct Harbour
4. Saturday mornings at the @matakanavillage Market
5. Sunshine & sand at Omaha Beach
6. Dinner at @amano_nz (so good!)
7–13. Exploring Waiheke Island — a major highlight. A stunning lunch at @manowarwine + a dreamy afternoon at @mudbrick_nz
14. Learning all things NZ rugby at the @experienceallblacks
15. Ice cream in Ponsonby — the coolest neighbourhood
16. Last lunch with Grandpa 🥹
17. Our adorable Ponsonby Airbnb
18. The striking Piha black-sand beach
19. Coffee & pastries at @dailybreadnz
20. More dreamy city views

My baby is ONE!!! 🥹😭🥳 This past year has

My baby is ONE!!! 🥹😭🥳 This past year has been the most beautiful, challenging, and unforgettable adventure. Some days felt endless, while whole months seemed to disappear in a blink. Through it all, Xavier has filled our lives with laughter, joy, and more love than we ever thought possible. Thank you, my sweet boy, for making me a mama and @benvadasz a dad. We love you more than words can say, and we can’t wait for a lifetime of memories with you. 💛✨

The summer we turned into parents. 🌞♥️

The summer we turned into parents. 🌞♥️

Reflecting back on Xavier’s first trip Down Unde

Reflecting back on Xavier’s first trip Down Under to meet his Aussie family. 🇦🇺 We saw so many special people and made some incredible memories we’ll never forget. 1-2. 24 hours in Sydney
3-4. Xavier’s first music fest : @womadelaide (takes place every March & is incredible for families)!
5. Wine tasting at @hither_yon in adorable #Willunga
6. Cousin time in Adelaide
7-8. Xavier’s first AFL Adelaide Crows game!
9. Yayoi Kusama Exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria
10. Champagne tasting in the Yarra Valley, Victoria
11. Grandma Mena Time in Byron Bay
12. Cousin Brunch in Byron
13. The Banya Bathhouse in Mullumbimby with @nadiabullock_
14-20. Soaking up family time and the beaches of Byron Bay. ✈️ March 8 - May 3, 2025

Mahalo @corissabagan & @jasonbkohl for a magical 5

Mahalo @corissabagan & @jasonbkohl for a magical 5 days in Maui to celebrate your love at your incredible wedding! It was so special to attend one of my oldest friends’ weddings, back in Maui, where we first met 30 years ago. 💞 From bringing Xavier on his first holiday to snorkling wirh turtles, seeing humpback whales breach beside our boat, drinking Mai Tais in the sun and dancing the night away with old friends. It was one for the books! 🌴🌊🐠🥥🐋🌞🍹

Looking (way) back to some special memories of our

Looking (way) back to some special memories of our first holiday season with Xavier! 🎄❤️ 1 & 2: Meeting Santa and Mrs. Clause
3-4. Lonsdale Christmas market
5-7. Decorating our Christmas tree 🎄
8-10. Local festivities in Vancouver
11-17. Christmas traditions with my family.
18-19. Rang in 2025 at Caitlin & Ben’s incredible NYE wedding
20. Definitely the BEST thing to come out of 2024 🥰❤️

Fallin’ for Xavs 🍂🎃👻🍎🍁

Fallin’ for Xavs 🍂🎃👻🍎🍁

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The most magical time of the year! 🎄♥️✨

The most magical time of the year! 🎄♥️✨

We found the tiniest (and cutest) little hobbit at

We found the tiniest (and cutest) little hobbit at The Shire 🧡✨ Exploring Hobbiton as a family was pure magic — the details, the gardens, the charm… it felt like stepping straight into Middle-earth. #Hobbiton #thelordoftherings #NewZealand #visitnewzealand #travelNZ #familytravel #LOTR #theshire

Thanks for an amazing stay, Auckland! You complete

Thanks for an amazing stay, Auckland! You completely charmed us with your stunning beaches, incredible food scene, and the loveliest people. Five days wasn’t nearly long enough — we’ll be back. 🤍✨ Here’s a little peek at our itinerary + the things I’d absolutely recommend 👇🏼 1–2. Taking in the city views from Maungawhau / Mount Eden — one of Auckland’s tallest volcanic craters
3. Wandering around the Viaduct Harbour
4. Saturday mornings at the @matakanavillage Market
5. Sunshine & sand at Omaha Beach
6. Dinner at @amano_nz (so good!)
7–13. Exploring Waiheke Island — a major highlight. A stunning lunch at @manowarwine + a dreamy afternoon at @mudbrick_nz
14. Learning all things NZ rugby at the @experienceallblacks
15. Ice cream in Ponsonby — the coolest neighbourhood
16. Last lunch with Grandpa 🥹
17. Our adorable Ponsonby Airbnb
18. The striking Piha black-sand beach
19. Coffee & pastries at @dailybreadnz
20. More dreamy city views

My baby is ONE!!! 🥹😭🥳 This past year has

My baby is ONE!!! 🥹😭🥳 This past year has been the most beautiful, challenging, and unforgettable adventure. Some days felt endless, while whole months seemed to disappear in a blink. Through it all, Xavier has filled our lives with laughter, joy, and more love than we ever thought possible. Thank you, my sweet boy, for making me a mama and @benvadasz a dad. We love you more than words can say, and we can’t wait for a lifetime of memories with you. 💛✨

The summer we turned into parents. 🌞♥️

The summer we turned into parents. 🌞♥️

Reflecting back on Xavier’s first trip Down Unde

Reflecting back on Xavier’s first trip Down Under to meet his Aussie family. 🇦🇺 We saw so many special people and made some incredible memories we’ll never forget. 1-2. 24 hours in Sydney
3-4. Xavier’s first music fest : @womadelaide (takes place every March & is incredible for families)!
5. Wine tasting at @hither_yon in adorable #Willunga
6. Cousin time in Adelaide
7-8. Xavier’s first AFL Adelaide Crows game!
9. Yayoi Kusama Exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria
10. Champagne tasting in the Yarra Valley, Victoria
11. Grandma Mena Time in Byron Bay
12. Cousin Brunch in Byron
13. The Banya Bathhouse in Mullumbimby with @nadiabullock_
14-20. Soaking up family time and the beaches of Byron Bay. ✈️ March 8 - May 3, 2025

Mahalo @corissabagan & @jasonbkohl for a magical 5

Mahalo @corissabagan & @jasonbkohl for a magical 5 days in Maui to celebrate your love at your incredible wedding! It was so special to attend one of my oldest friends’ weddings, back in Maui, where we first met 30 years ago. 💞 From bringing Xavier on his first holiday to snorkling wirh turtles, seeing humpback whales breach beside our boat, drinking Mai Tais in the sun and dancing the night away with old friends. It was one for the books! 🌴🌊🐠🥥🐋🌞🍹

Looking (way) back to some special memories of our

Looking (way) back to some special memories of our first holiday season with Xavier! 🎄❤️ 1 & 2: Meeting Santa and Mrs. Clause
3-4. Lonsdale Christmas market
5-7. Decorating our Christmas tree 🎄
8-10. Local festivities in Vancouver
11-17. Christmas traditions with my family.
18-19. Rang in 2025 at Caitlin & Ben’s incredible NYE wedding
20. Definitely the BEST thing to come out of 2024 🥰❤️

Fallin’ for Xavs 🍂🎃👻🍎🍁

Fallin’ for Xavs 🍂🎃👻🍎🍁

On September 5th, 2024, at 5:00 pm, Xavier Atlas S

On September 5th, 2024, at 5:00 pm, Xavier Atlas Storie Vadasz, joined us, weighing in at 8.11 Ibs and 53.5 cm tall. 🩵🐨 Xavs (pronounced Zavs) is home, healthy, growing and sleeping more than his parents. @benvadasz and I are over the moon in love and enjoying the first few weeks with our little man at home. We can’t wait to show Xavier the world, and introducing to him to all our friends and family.

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