Onto the next celebration

It was Emily's birthday and as Daddy had to go to work we opened just a few presents in the morning. Emily was delighted with her new clothes (thanks Louise)and xylophone (thanks Jess)

but then came the great event to 'Monkey business'. With 4 seperate slides and Mummy turning into the Piped Piper with 6 other kids following her around it was a fun time all around. I think Daddy liked this one the best

The candle blowing went well when we got home

and then more present opening.

Tom just sat on and watched the whole thing. I suspect he's taking notes for when it is his turn!!

Thanks everyone for the kind gifts. Emily loved them all....now for Christmas.

Daddy's celebration

It was time to meet up as a family and celebrate Daddy finally becoming a solicitor.
We had a cake that had fireworks on it. Thankfully Uncle Simon was on hand to keep Tom safe
and Emily was on hand to make sure the cake was safe. (it's a 'smartie pant' cake by the way!!)

Tom had a lovely cuddle with Simon's Uncle Graham whilst the preparations were underway

and of course Daddy opened a bottle of the bubbly stuff for everyone

Well done Daddy once again. Now no more studying PLEASE!!

Nonnie and Papi's visit

Last minute photos as always

We enjoyed time with Nonnie and Papi when they were overEmily received her Birthday present from them...and got in with 'Baby' (although she was a little shy when the camera came out!!)

Tom even tried some baby rice out.....Mmmm nice

Emily and Nonnie made a hedgehog cake

which is always enjoyed whilst being made

Emily's first photo

Our little guy

Ready to go hunting....or something equally english

Playing together

Emily and Tom like to play around together now Tom is getting a little older.
On the table

On the sofa

In Tom's bed

or just around the house

Visiting Granny

New beds

So the bed swap over began some weeks ago now. Tom is in Emily's old cot and Emily in the single bed. Although it was VERY hit and miss as to how much sleep we could get in one night things have certainly settled down now.

Halloween

A while ago I know but the kids dressed up a little for Halloween.
Emily loved running around on her way to the nursery party....while Tom looked like he had seen a ghost?!

Get that camera

Out of my FACE!! Seems the camera/Bumbo bring out the cross side of Tom

Clock changes

Emily gets the clocks in the house ready for Sunday

Praise Baby

Mesmerising...

Loving...

his rattle the Bumbo

and a good feed of milk

Hmmmm

Very interesting...

Don't come any closer Teddy..you don't know how hard my right hook can be

Portstewart playpark

Slides.. Climbing...

swings...and see-saws....what's not there to loveand Tom had a great time too watching from the side

Nurturing Emily

Since Tom has been on the scene Emily has started to develop her more nurturing side.
Baby is the flavour of the month and made use of her Mummies carry cot (that Nena made for me when she was a little girl) and also her Mummies pram. But as you can see she also start to feed her baby with the bottle that came with it. Cute

Tom and his hair

Do you think Tom would suit red hair?

Of course not but his hair is growing much better than Emily's ever did.

Visits

Whilst at home we got to visit friends and family.
This is Emily and her cousin (once removed) Annie enjoying was rest time with Peppa Pig.
Sorry no photos of Abi here but Emily had a great time with them both, on the slide, in their rooms and of course the trampoline!!and with Mummies school friends Carol...and Claire with her daughter Zara

Thanks everyone, hope to see you all again soon