Friday, July 22, 2011

More Fun

Lachie loves to build his "roadworks" with the blocks. Another weekend show! Got to love Sammy''s super princess boy outfit!
Flynn grows more every day.

Stronger too.

Two nudey rudey boys ready for their bath.












Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Flynn's Baptism

Today Flynn was baptised. It was a lovely day shared with family and friends.



Even Nana was here! She arrived yesterday as a suprise for Flynn's special day. Nobody but daddy knew she was coming. Dad picked Sam up from kindy and took him to his work. While they were there Morgan (who works with Daddy) asked Dad and Sam if they'd be able to pick up a package at the airport. Sam thought this was a good idea and that maybe Dad could get a coffee and Sam could have a bottle of water when they were there.



"Oh my goodness, its Nana" he said when Nana appeared off the plane. Then he bought the package home and showed it to Mum, Lachie and Flynn. Everybody was very very excited! Nana picked Kate up from after school care and Kate also got a wonderful suprise. It was all pretty amazing.



Flynn got all dressed up for his special day in this beautiful gown. This was his Great Gran's and is over 96 years old. Great Gran, Grandma, Kate and Lachie are some of our family who has worn it too. It is very special.
Flynn's was baptised by Father Jacob at Sacred Heart church, next to Kate's school, at 10am. Kate's class, Room 1, came along to help us celebrate.

They were really wonderful and sung a lovely blessing song fo Flynn to begin the service.


Father Jacob, then Mum, Dad and Chrissie put a wee cross on Flynn's forehead
Flynn has two lovely Godmothers. Chrissie who represented them both today and Aunty Faith who is in Rotorua.
Kate did a reading called "Let the children come". She read beautifully and made everyone very proud.
Uncle Andrew, Max, Emma and Aunty Catherine came along, and Rachel and Ruby were there too.
Room 1 shared some very thoughtful prayers. They are a very clever bunch of readers!











Special cuddles from a very special Nana!
Father poured the water over Flynn's head.
and then he lit Flynn's baptism candle.








Oliver and Emily came with their mum Mel. Here they are talking to Ruby. Mel took all of these lovely photos. We think she did a great job. Thank you Mel!
Our lovely family.


















The yummy baptism cake. What a treat!




A huge Thank you to Room 1 and their wonderful teacher Miss O'Neill, and to all our family and friends who came along, or sent cards, presents and messages to help us make this occasion so special!



Monday, July 11, 2011

Happy 6th Birthday Kate

Kate had a very exciting, very happy 6 year old birthday, She had lots of lovely presents from lots of lovely people to open in the morning, a yummy birthday afternoon tea with a pink love heart cake ("Wow. Thats exactly what i wanted mummy!") and a school production to perform in that night.



"Thanks for my new lamp Nana and Grandad. I hope you like how I decorated it. I love it."
Kate also got a camera, which she loves. She is very good at sharing it though an everybody has had a turn. This picture was taken by Sam of a 6year old Super spy girl.

The school production was called 'Moving On'. Kate's class did a segment in it called the transport zone. They were all sorts of vehicles. Kate was a speedy, smiley wee car.




Flynn is 8 weeks old. He still loves to talk to that other baby in the mirror.

Flynn's best friend and biggest fan is Lachie.




Lachie, Flynn and Mum spend a lot of time in the car dropping off and picking up Kate and Sam.



Lachie helps us get ready to go out.


Flynn has already grown so much.



Flynn has started to giggle. Kate is especially good at getting some wee chuckles out of him.