Ramblings of a mummy.....

In light of recent news events etc.... I have come to appreciate my family even more so and have realised what an absolute privilege it is to be a parent. The news recently has affected me in so many ways and my heart breaks for those children who don't hear their own laughter or their parents joy and laughter and feel any love from their parents.

I have loved every stage of Isabelle's life. From tiny baby with flailing arms and dinosaur croaky voice who fed every 2 hours, to a 3 mth old roly poly smiley happy bub, to 6mth old crawling bubby to the 13 mth old toddler who explores everything and anything with such joy and perserverence. I love you my baby girl and I love you my little boy who is already such a huge part of our lives. You are both my life and I adore you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLE!!

I love my Dora couch!!!
Mummy made my cake!!

We just can't believe our baby girl has turned ONE!!!! Isabelle, it has been so amazing to see you grow, learn and have so much fun over the last year! You are our absolute joy and blessing my sweetheart and we wish you a very HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY!

Isabelle had a party for her birthday and was completely spoiled! She had an absolute ball playing with all her little and big friends and loved her fairy cake that mummy made!!

We also had a brief dedication service for Isabelle, that her uncle Anthony organised which was great. Overall it was a lovely day and one that we will all remember for a long time!!

My First Mothers Day!

My first mothers day was great, just to be able to spend time with my gorgeous family!

We went to the Cranbourne Royal Botanical Gardens with Isabelle's nana and pa, and with her uncle Ben as well. She has loved being able to hang out with him recently while he was in Melbourne.

IT'S A BOY!!!!

It's a BOY!!! It's a BOY!! Whoo hoo!

We are very excited that Isabelle's new sibling is happy and healthy and growing so beautifully but also that he is a healthy little boy!!

Enjoy the pics of our spunky little man!

We had a sad day today. Isabelle's Great-Grandfather, Ron passed away after a long illness. We will miss him very much.

Fun at the play centre!

I went to mother's group on Monday at Rare Bears play centre and Isabelle had an abosolute ball!! Literally! She loved the ball pit and like to pick them up and throw them out of the pit, she bounced on the jumping castle, pushed little cars around, rode on the rollercoaster, slid on the slide but her absolutely favorite thing was the little cubby house!
She squealed at all the kids going in and out and giggled at them when they peeked through the windows at her, and when there was nobody else in there she loved just going in and out and opening and shutting the door!!

I think we will definately go on a regular basis because she loved it so much!

She is also finally better after having a bad cold that turned into an ear infection, but she really is the bravest and happiest baby I have even seen! Everyone warned me that babies that get ear infections are inconsolable, we didn't really have any grizzles and had one night where she slept with us to keep warm and cozy but that is it! Fingers crossed her little brother or sister take after her! Only 6 days until we find out if gumnut is a boy or girl! I can't wait to see the little arms and legs waving hello! I had my first check up at the Mercy and all is great and I got to hear the heartbeat again which was great!

I think that is is for now! Will try to post a bit more regularly! Our little girl is nearly ONE!!! Only 19 days to go!

And she's off!!!.......

Our girl took her first steps yesterday!! She is nearly 11 months old and took 3 steps with me at home, but then when Al got home she was toddling all around the lounge room! The look on her face was priceless when you could see she had worked out that she was actually walking but not holding on to our hands! We both just can't believe that our little tiny baby is now nearly a toddler! It was so exciting to see her smiling proud face and we were both in hysterics watching her!
Now the fun begins!!!!!..... I want to try and load some video of her first steps this week when I work out how to do it!!!