Aidans first words!

It has been so crazy over the last couple of weeks in the lead up to Amber's birthday and everything else that is going on, I haven't really had a chance to talk about or reflect on anything else!

Its funny how things happen sometimes. Aidan spoke his first word a couple of weeks ago, and it took us totally by surprise as he is only 4 months old and David had only just arrived home from working over in the Solomon Islands so I hadn't really spent that much time one on one with him, as I hardly had time to scratch myself with David being away. So when we arrived home from the airport we seriously couldn't believe our ears when he dropped the word DA DA DA DA as clear as day! We had to wait a couple of days to make sure we weren't imagining it all! It should be no surprise as he is a serious little chatterbox(and I thought boys were the silent ones, boy was I wrong).

Not that I like to compare, but I couldn't help myself as I wanted to see when Amber spoke her first word and we had to wait until around 7 months for that. I can't really call this either Amber or Aidan's first word really as they both started saying hello(no word of a lie) at around a month old. We had to ask other people if we were imagining it. It might have something to do with the fact that the first word both my children ever heard from me was always hello little man, or hello gorgeous obviously I am very unoriginal with my conversations to my children.

Aidan had his immunisations a week ago and the receptionist and doctor couldn't believe how clearly he was saying DA DA. The receptionist had to pick Aidan up and show him off to the other doctor in the surgery. I don't think he is going to be a boy genius or anything, but hopefully he will be a good communicator, I will probably be regretting teaching him how to speak in several months time as I probably won't be able to shut him up lol, but at the moment it is just plain adorable!

Its funny how no one believes you and thinks that your just talking up your own children, but anyone that knows me, knows that that is as far from the truth as you can get for me! Well the truth be told Aidan was born into a household full of family members that like to talk and have there say lol! So watch our little lion roar as there is no stopping him now!!!


I can't believe how fast he is growing, sometimes I wish that I could slow everything down knowing this will be my last child and I just want to soak up every little thing and it's just going way to fast! Aidan has the most beautiful personality he is such a jolly sweet natured little boy, I am just enjoying and trying to savour every minute. Well maybe not every minute as I have to sleep sometime, even when he wakes me several times during the night he just has to roll over and smile and flash those baby blues my way and I just can't be annoyed! I think he has his mummy wrapped around his finger already!!!!

Amber's 5th Birthday!

Well how grown up is our little girl now! I can't believe that 5 years have passed and a whole new phase of her life is about to begin! I have to say that it has taken me a week to post this as I was absolutely worn out after her party. It was a lot of hard work but it was worth every second to see my little girls face beaming all day with that glow and childish joy that can only come from a five year old on her birthday, it makes the hours I spent on her cake up until 4.30am the morning before on her poodle cake all worth while. I do have to say though after icing cupcakes for the party and for her school cake, if I ever see another cupcake again it will be too soon lol!

Thank goodness I had assistance with the party bags and decorations thank you so much to David's parents especially his dad who was up half the night with us perfecting the cake and making sure that the goody bags were sorted out fairly! The house sparkled and the accent of pink and blue throughout the house was any little girls fantasy!

The day went off with out a hitch, it was a little warmer than planned and a lot of liquid was consumed, but I think everyone had a great time. Amber spent the whole two and half hours trying to convince all her little friends that it would be a great idea to go for a run under the sprinkler..................this was a good idea in theory but it was not part of the invitations lol, but this did not stop her trying to hand out her swim wear collection to anyone that was willing. We thankfully talked her out of this option at least until the games had been played, the cake cut and the food consumed. Unfortunately the party was basically over by this stage but thankfully she managed to squeeze in a little sprinkler action with her cousin Emma and her best friend Darcy. Probably a perfect way to finish off a humid sticky day..........................if I was smart enough I should have joined her lol!

Well Amber received some beautiful things and her first bike off her Grandma and Poppy B, which she was certainly rapt about. She received many beautiful pink things which went down a treat and what would a 5 years olds birthday be like without a few princess things!

I think that the highlight to the party was certainly the face painting, we invited Mark who works for David come along with his talented wife(and their business) plus their gorgeous daughter to work up a treat, where everyone and not just the Little's got their face painted as there were quite a few big kids that came out with some interesting artwork on their faces also!

I think someone was just plumb worn out by all that was going on lol!



Well Amber certainly had the chance to celebrate her birthday several times, as her real birthday fell on Monday so we had a little celebration at school were I took some cupcakes up to school to share with all her class and her teachers Mrs Argyris and Mrs Bee. It is always strange celebrating at school when her birthday falls at the beginning of the year, as so many faces are new but we were lucky this year as 6 of her fellow pre-prepers are in Amber's class this year, which was just fabulous for so many reasons, cause at least when I looked around the room I could see several familiar faces. Amber was so excited to get up in front of the class and have them sing happy birthday to her, while she blew the candles out. She also got to select who would get the first pick of the cupcakes, which was very cute.

I also heard that a couple of her little friends that went to her party fought tooth and nail not to wash their faces the night before in case they washed their face pianting off, now that is so cute(maybe not for the parents lol, but I secretly had a little chuckle.) I am sure they will pay me back soon enough!







And last but not least we had a little celebration at home with just mummy, daddy and Aidan with a cake (sponge with no icing, unfortunately I left the cake out of the fridge to long the day before and it wasn't holding up to well), thankfully we were all caked out so we were not to devastated when we decided to miss the cake eating part, which was probably good for our health really lol! Amber finally got to open her presents from us and like usual she was spoilt rotten. She had been asking for this Ariel Doll and all her family(for anyone who is not in the know and doesn't have their own little princess in their house, this is the mermaid princess from "The Littlest Princess"), Amber has been going on and on about this doll set for about 8 months, thank goodness I managed to track one down (the last one, phew at Big W, last June), so she has been over the moon, she finally has Prince Eric, what else could a girl ask or dream for!















I think all up Amber had an amazing birthday, and I hope one day when she is much older she can look back on this and remember her 5th birthday with fond memories, I know I will as it was the day I lost my little girl and meet this new little lady that now blesses my life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUR VERY SPECIAL GROWN UP 5 YEAR OLD GIRL, YOU MAKE OUR EVERYDAY OH SO AMAZING AND MAGICAL!

Aidan's new haircut!

You know how they say that a good haircut can transform you into someone else, well I totally believe this now. I went and got my haircut today and while I was there I thought that I may as well get Aidan's haircut as well, cause his fringe is that long that he could hardly see. I knew there was some blonde coming through underneath, but I was so shocked when he finished getting his haircut, it looks like he had his hair coloured it looks that dramatically different.


I keep looking at him and for a split second I am like, "whose baby is that!" lol?????

This is the before shot!

To this!!!!

I still can't get over it, he looks so different. He is still our gorgeous cuddly, giggly little bunny but wow!!!!!

New Years, birthdays and everything in between!

Our Dancing Princess!

Yeah!!! Hubby is back tomorrow, I miss him so much when he is gone and not just because I have two kids to look after! I miss his company and support and him just being there, even if he has fallen asleep on the lounge or putting Amber to bed, he is still around and that is comforting!

I am trying really hard to get ready for Amber's birthday this Sunday coming and she wants a poodle cake (don't ask me why, probably cause its pink lol) and all the trimmings, she has sat down and done many hours of consulting with me about what games she would like and how she would like the house decorated! She is so excited to have all her little friends over so hopefully I can make this year a special one ( no pressure of course). Isn't it funny when your an adult 5 years doesn't seem like a big deal but when I look at my daughter and how much she has grown and changed, and all the things that happened and the things that she has accomplished since her arrival into our lives, 5 years seems to be so grown up and very much a big deal!

I hope I manage to take a few more photos than what I usually manage to take when I am having a party at our house, I am usually to busy running around like a chook with its head cut off!

New Years was nice and relaxing at Jennifer and Adam's place. Poor Adam was ill, so I am sure it was a strange one for him and the rest of us had that nasty cold that was going around that last for around 2 months. All the girls played a boardgame that I gave Jennifer for Christmas named "Jack Arse" and the boys sat around watching TV etc........probably not that exciting for them but David looked after Aidan most of the night and it was just lovely to have a break from the monotony of feeding and putting Aidan to sleep day in day out. We all went up and watched the 8.30pm fireworks and then just before midnight we all ran up to the top of Jennifer's street to watch the 2009 come in! The kids had a wonderful time also and Amber managed to make it to midnight this year, what a surprise, our child the night owl lol!

Sorry Tracey I had to post this photo, I know your going to hate me for it but it just makes me laugh and its a good memory that we were fortunate enough to share this New Year with you while you were here! So thanks mate, your still a true blue aussie sheila lol!



Three in the bed and the little one said...................................

Just a couple of family photos that were taken out on our deck, I just love this time of the year!

Our cuddly bunny after his bath!

I don't quite get what people say when they are wishing school is back in. I truly enjoy the time I spend with my children and it makes me a little sad that I won't get to spend everyday with my gorgeous little girl now! So I am already counting down the days until Easter holidays are here and we can have more adventures together! I will probably eat my words later on down the track when the attitude starts, but at the moment I get immense pleasure spending time with my babies!

We had a late Christmas with our friends a couple of weeks ago and had a marvellous time catching up with them. The kids play so nicely together and then once they all went to sleep (except our lovely late owl Amber, but she entertained herself in the lounge room), we played songstar and a trivia game on the playstation. It was a really lovely relaxing night. Thanks for the fun night of entertainment Ian and Ann, its nice to have a friendship that is just so comfortable!

Well January and February are just birthday after birthday, so Happy Birthday Lisa, Jennifer, Barry, Emma, Darcy, Mitchell, Belle, Angela, Rumi, Adam, Vanessa, Jim and our darling soon to be five year old Amber!

Hopefully we get to celebrate with you all, but if we don't I hope you have a marvellous day!

One special birthday we did manage to celebrate and luckily twice was Miss Emma, as you can see Amber, Emma , Makayla, Aidan and the two mummies had a super fun day at lollipopland! Hope you had a special 3rd Birthday Miss Emma, I know your cousin had a fabulous time!

EMMA'S HUGE 3RD BIRTHDAY WEEK!

Emma's 3rd Birthday was finished off with a lovely butterfly fairy party at mums place, as you can see by the photos everyone had a magical day! Oh I forgot it was also Barry's birthday also, even though it was consumed by fairy's and a whole lot of pink, I hope you had a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY also BARRY!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY SWEET LITTLE GIRL!

SWIMMING WITH THE BIG FISH!

Amber has been going to swimming lessons since she was 6 months old and her journey has been the slow and steady approach, so this year at the end of the year over Christmas school holidays they have intensive swimming blocks. So I decided this might be the thing she needs to get some confidence and hopefully take those first magical strokes with out assistance.

And I am proud to say after a week and a half of going to the pool everyday that it worked and Amber is just so proud of her achievements and so is her mummy and daddy. Amber can now do freestyle and breaststroke and this coming from a little girl that didn't even have the confidence to go underwater without holding someones hands. Well done my little angel, you have done us proud!