The Wiggles & Playdough!

I love sharing Emma's latest loves on this blog as a way of keeping people in England up to date... Well when I think of what she loves right now two things come to mind:

1) I don't think I've mentioned Emma's current obession with the Wiggles. We are constantly amazed by the complete random Wiggles comment that come out of her mouth! Like the other day deciding to try bananas (one of the few foods she isn't keen on) because Anthony had been eating one on the Wiggles. Yesterday on a walk to Cornwall Park - Wiggles songs were sang the whole way. In fact she has already started teaching baby cousin Kaleb Wiggles songs too. She adores all four of them - I just wish they were touring...

2) And another love would be playdough. She is loving this right now - creating and playing. Today is our lazy day of the week and when I asked Em what she wanted to do she simply stated 'play with playdough!' A simple wonderful pleasure.... I was talking to a Mum the other day who said she finds playdough too messy - well Em gets so much joy from it, so long may the mess in this house continue!!

Happy Mothers' Day!

I had a lovely day on Sunday - Emma picked me random flowers at least at three different times through out the day - handing them to me and saying 'present for Mummy!' Rob had been sneaky and gone out and brought me a coffee machine the day before - which was a complete surprise ( I usually spoil surprises by finding presents etc...) I am delighted to finally have a coffee machine a luxury I have been coveting for a looooong time.

We had a lovely lunch at Ross & Barbara's house (Janelle's inlaws). It was cool seeing the different stages all the kids were at - Emma little Miss Independent at 2 and a half, Samara (Kay & Andrew's baby) beginning to find her feet and exploring at 10 months and then there's little Kaleb the essence of gorgeous new life.... (at five weeks). Wonderful times. Great to celebrate everything about motherhood.

Baby Scrapbook Done!

Just celebrating a bit because I've finished a project (one at least!) Since about December 2005 I have been doing a scrapbook with Emma's baby photos. For those who don't really know what scrapbooking is it's about putting photos together, journalling and the whole idea is to leave a legacy... Emma's baby scrapbook is huge - it is yet to be seen whether the album will hold! But it's been great fun and I'm glad to have finished her first one - already she loves sitting and looking at it. I've already started her toddler scrapbook which will hopefully show ages 1-3years. I do enjoy this hobbie (expensive and sometimes frustrating) but when Emma's asleep on a Sunday afternoon it is a real treat for me.

Anyone for Macaroni?

The next Jamie Oliver maybe? Kept Em busy for ages while I was preparing dinner one night last week. The pretend play is becoming important. Yesterday we even played shops - I set up the lounge especially for her and we had a ball using good old Monopoly money. I am so loving this age/stage - long may it continue....

Welcome Kaleb!

Good News... Wee baby Kaleb William Ross Parker made his way into the world on Sunday night at 6.30. Weighing in at 7lbs 13oz. He is completely lovely and cuddly - newborns have to be one of the most beautiful sights in the world! We got to meet him nice and early for a fleeting visit on Sunday night and then yesterday we spent more time with him. Emma is very excited to have a cousin on this side of the world. Emma has been calling him Elmo since Christmas time so it will be interesting to see whether that continues.... But now for some pics...

Happy Easter...

Hello... I haven't done a post for a wee while because the new memory card Rob brought for the camera doesn't seem to like the computer... And a post without pics just seems boring.. I would like to show you the picture of Emma cracking up holding an enormous easter egg that she managed to unwrap - and the one of her wearing bunny ears. And of course the easter craft she created for family easter presents... How annoying...

We had a fairly quiet easter - Rob working hard out on Uni stuff and trying to do his best rather than me who was always happy just to pass! We've had lots of visitors recently - firstly Ben the black lab, then Tim from England and lastly my Mum who has a broken arm and has been needing some help. So Easter was a catch up quiet time really but lovely all the same. And we hope all of you had a lovely Easter too - especially those in England who had a white one! I'll post some photos soon...

A Week on the Sunshine Coast

We're just back and fresh from a wonderful week on the sometimes sunny Sunshine Coast - Queensland - Australia. We had a great week staying with Sheryl, Gary, Caitlin and Ryan. Emma took to calling Ryan 'boyfriend' or 'Alex!' And on the days we were out by ourselves Emma often said 'back to Ryan now!' She may be a little bored and lonely this week! Sheryl and I managed to get out a few times for Mummy time out which was also great. While Gary and Rob went to watch the Warriors lose! There were a couple of rainy days - but I'll never forget the day it was 39 degrees - it was just pure heat & sunshine! The beaches were amazing - in fact Emma got up this morning and put her togs on and said 'swimming!' So all in all it was a lovely holiday.... no more now till July! So thanks Sheryl and Happy Birthday!