Daisy's sports day

Slam Dunk Daisy!

The sack race, a timeless classic.

Andy was very pleased to report that Daisy netted this goal under the watchful eye of Carlton Palmer (ex Sheffield Wednesday and England), the football coach.

Zach was Team Daisy's number one supporter.

Egg and spoon race, sort of.

Daisy had her first school sports day last week. I was in hospital so couldn't make it but Andy went along and got lots of photos of the action. A good time was had by all.

Bx

Sebastian - 1 week old today!

All bundled up for the big trip home.

Made it safely.

Little possum.

A serious little face.

Be afraid...

Big eyes.

There's been a lot of sleeping going on.

Clothes off time!

I know small babies *don't* smile, but it certainly looks like they do sometimes.

Matching stripes.

Everything is going really well with Sebastian. He's gorgeous and cuddly and hungry! His first check up went well and he's started to to put weight back on. I'm enjoying every second of him (even the 'you can't STILL be hungry ones' and feel very lucky.

Daisy and Zach have been wonderful with him, they love kissing and cuddling him and can't wait to see him in the morning. Daisy is very gentle with him and enjoys reading him stories whilst Zach loves to grab his little hand and wave it furiously at me shouting 'Hello Mummy'!

Thank you to everyone for all the emails and good wishes, they are all very much appreciated.

Bx

Sebastian Fox Ellis

We've decided on Sebastian Fox Ellis.

Sebastian has settled down into a feeding and sleeping routine, hence the only photos I've got are of him asleep. He likes a good cuddle though, just like his big brother and sister.

Bec has been fantastic and she is keen to get home, hence they'll hopefully be leaving the hospital tomorrow evening.

Pookie 3

Beautiful baby boy 3.34KG - born 11.32am 17 February 2010 at American Hospital, Dubai.

Everything went well. I am so proud of Bec for bringing another perfect little baby into the world.

Name to follow shortly - watch this space.

We're on countdown....

Here's Grandma!

...for Pookie 3! I'm booked in to hospital for Wednesday 17 Feb so that is the latest he will be here. I'm really hoping it will be earlier though as even waddling has become a bit tricksy. Julia arrived at the weekend, the kids are thrilled to have Grandma on hand for reading, puzzles, dancing and playgrounding.

Bx

2010: Year of the baby

It's cousins galore this year with all three of my brothers getting ready to welcome new additions! Yay! Sam and Rachel are due to have their first baby in Auckland during April, Blake and Adrianne are hot on their heels with their second baby in Singapore during May then Ol and Rosie round things up with their first baby in Christchurch during August. It's VERY exciting and we can't wait to meet them all later in the year.

Bx

Daisy's Party

The slide ws a big hit/absolute carnage.

Cute!

Time to eat.

The play area got well used.

One of Daisy's requests was lots of balloons.

Happy birthday to you...

Blow!

Can I have this piece?

Daisy is a girl who loves to party so it's no surprise that she'd been eagerly anticipating her 4th birthday bash for months. No pressure. We had it at home and I used the opportunity of being the size of a small (ish) truck to delegate party games to Andy, hurrah! He did a very good job although I don't think he'll be chucking in bean counting to become a party organiser anytime soon. We had about 25 kids attend and everyone seemed to have a great time. Phew!

Bx