Heidi's 1st Party

What a busy but wonderful day. I had my doubts as to how it would go, still so much to do on the morning of the party and I was definately not feeling too energetic. Heidi was awake much of the night before with a cold which has lasted weeks and weeks. In fact the exact same thing happened the night before Ben's 1st bday a year ago but I was feeling much more tired then being 8 months pregnant with Heidi.
Everything came together at the very last minute (sort of)...was getting myself and Heidi dressed as the first of our guests arrived. Mum was a big help with the food and her general "calmness" and Patrick did a wonderful job with the decorations...some of which included paper decorations kept from when he was a child. Maybe I will start a family tradition and get them out for every family birthday.
Ben was in his element...he enjoyed it much for than his 1st birthday party....especially loved singing happy birthday, hip hip hooray and blowing out the candle.

Heidi (and Ben) love owls.....

Ben was in heaven with all the sweet treats. LOVES cake just like his dad. He helped himself all afternoon......what are birthday for?! Just glad he didn't make himself sick.


Ahhh....we did it! Another party done....2 1st birthdays in 2 years....

Happy 1st Birthday Heidi

Wow! My little girl is 1 already...This is the 3 of us opening Heidi's present from Grandma and Pa Pa at their house.

It's the Ninky Nonk!

We went out to a lovely cafe in Camberwell and sung Happy Birthday. Heidi was mesmorised by the candle.

In true Heidi style...the cake was gobbled up in no time.

Ben has taken to feeding Heidi lately...very cute and of course involving food, Heidi is very co operative!

More please! Happy birthday beautiful girl xxx

Father's Day

I'm not sure who had more fun making this card for Patrick...we had a ball. Ben ended up in just his singlet and nappy as he was covered in paint and then I decided to play dress ups with Heidi...I just couldn't help it! She is just adorable and Ben loves playing up to the camera. The main thing was that Pat loved it ....and he did.

Grandpa loved his too,we had to post it as he was not well. Mum said it cheered him up and he said its just a wonderful time of life.

Ben's 2nd Birthday

How did this happen? How did my little man get so big....2! I can't believe it...everyone says it goes so fast but you don't quite grasp how fast until you go through it. I can remember so vividly the day he was born...but not quite so clearly the 2-3 months after....little bit of a fog. and I guess the 2-3 months after Heidi was born were much the same....especially as he was really just a baby himself.

I remember looking at him and couldn't believe he was mine. And then he opened an eye and it was so black....in my excitement and haziness I asked Pat "oh...where are his eyes? Is he ok?" Seems so ridiculous now. But they just looked so endlessly deep!

One of the happiest moments of my life introducing my shiny brand new son to my parents..just an hour old.

Ben had an immediate connection with his father..it was quite amazing. He turned his head towards Patrick voice when he was only a few hours old.

One of my favourite photos.

Blissfully happy

And here we are 2 years later...deep in parent land and loving it. I didn't have long to make this cake...with Heidi due to wake up and Ben to pick up from Kinder and family for dinner there was heaps to do...It was an easy decision to make a train cake...Ben is thoroughly obsessed with trains

Ben smothers Heidi with love when we come to kinder to join in singing happy birthday to Ben. It's a bit much for Heidi and she often looks up at me like this in a silent bid for help. Its just the most gorgeous thing the natural love he has for her...

Ben's kinder is wonderful...very homely. It so cute seeing 2 and 3 year olds all sitting at a table having there milk and cake. If it was at home, Ben would be wandering around everywhere but the kids all just seem to do what everyone else does.

I had to be careful not to set the cotton wool steam alight!

yay! Ben was so appreciative of my cake making efforts...when he 1st saw it he said "oh WOW mum!" Very pleasing to hear and he kept saying it everytime he saw it over the next couple of days...worth the effort!

My gorgeous and very talented mum's card to Ben...illustrating all of his favourite things. He looked at it for ages.

Grandpa and Ben have a very special relationship...its so obvious to all. Quiet respect for each other. Ben listens to everything Grandpa says...they seem to have an understanding.

Definately understands the concept of presents now

Heidi dressed up for the occasion. Makes me laugh ...what a contrast of looks...she is just the sweetest little thing I have ever seen. I could look at her all day and its never without a smile on my face.