Concerts!

Daisy's most excellent pre concert picture.

On stage action.

The huge big screen was a bit confusing, Bieber x 2. The real one is bottom.

Sheikh it!

Bright eyed despite the late hour.

Max woke up a few songs before the end.

Jump up! Get down! The Imagination Movers.

The kids enjoy the action.

Zach is a top joiner iner.

Snoozing again!

At the start of May Max got his first live concert experience when we took all the kids to see Justin Bieber. Bieber up to his reputation and caused no end of headaches for Andy's work but the kids had a great time. It was a VERY late night, he didn't come on until 10.20pm but we were prepared and the kids had all had afternoon sleeps. Max snoozed by the bar with Andy and the rest of us had a great view from a grandstand. Zach nearly exploded with excitement when he came on, Daisy played it cool and Sebastian was a bit overwhelmed with it all. He put on a good show and despite it not being my ideal choice for a night out, it was great to finally be out in the evening and have a dance.

At the end of June we had a great time seeing the Imagination Movers live in concert. I didn't really know what to expect but they were fantastic, loads of energy and a lot of fun. We were very lucky to have front row seats so we all (even Max!) got lots of high fives from them as they spent a lot of time in the crowd. They sung lots of current songs which was great. Zach was again our little raver and even got to shout in to the microphone, go Zach.

Andy's birthday.

Waaaaaaay back in April, Andy turned 43. It probably wasn't the day he'd choose if given the option but as luck would have it Zach, Bastie and Max had jabs due and we had two kid's birthday parties to attend. Wahey! At least the afternoon party was a chilled garden party with not too many kids and lots of beer. We did cake the night before in case we didn't get time on the day. Max was asleep so missed out but luckily Andy ended up getting two cakes as the afternoon party hosts the following day did a special cake for him too. Nice.

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Sports Days

Zach has just started playing football, he loves it.

Camels across the road from school.

Go Daisy go!

The 2LM girls line up. Daisy's long legs did well, she got beaten in her semi-final but only by the girl who went on to win the final.

Daisy and Zach both had their sports days back in Feb - I'm well behind on the the blogging!

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The first six weeks!

The first night safe at home in his own bed. We were all very relieved to be out of the hospital and back home.

Hands up who's happy at the end of his first week?

There is a lot for a little chap to take in at our busy (and very loud) home. Thinking it all over.

The mighty Baby Bjorn Bouncer gets dusted off yet again. Yay!

Supervising an obstacle course in the garden.

First trip to the pool.

A cuddle from a very keen Daisy.

First smile caught on camera!

First bath. It didn't go so well. Tears all around.

Wide eyed and traumatised. Luckily he loves his bath now.

First family dinner.

Not the first, nor the last time I've had to say 'GENTLE WITH HIS HEAD' to Sebastian.

First trip to Rugby.

Five weeks old now and looking much bigger!

First outing in the double buggy.

First six weeks, over and out!

We've had lots of 'firsts' for Max going on. Here's a round up of his first six weeks. Everything is going really well, he put on 1.2kgs in his first month and is a lot bigger and sturdier. He is holding his head up well and giving us lots of beautiful smiles. He's especially smiley in the morning and he loves hearing the big kids voices. He's sometimes not so keen on their enthusiastic 'cuddles' which tend more to maulings from the boys.

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At the hospital.

Last view of the bump before being wheeled in to theater.

Andy ignored my suggestion of ears in.

Dr Tazyeen and her assistant get on with the slicing and dicing.

He's out! Dr Ahmed checks him over.

He's perfect, I've never been more relieved in my life. 

Back in our room, checking out his family and getting thoroughly checked out in return.

The other kids can't keep their hands off him.

Happy Birth Day Max! I got the cake done just in time to be ordered to bed after first signs of labour. 

Smile!

The name card remains empty as we ponder.

Open wide boys!

The kids are very very proud of their new brother.

Here's Max! Maximilian just because we like it. Orion after the Metallica song - we ummed and ahhed about it before he arrived but I was listening to it when he was born and it felt right.

Photo avalanche la la la, I'm too thrilled not to share.Max is fabulous and the other kids are brilliant with him.

Bx