Observations of us
Ben received a lovely surprise in the mail today from his cousin Maggie. She started Prep last week and is learning all kinds of marvelous new things. She sent Ben a sneak peak of how clever she is. Thanks Miss Maggie…. we love them xoxo.
Just beautiful Maggie!!
Al and Hugo visited recently whilst Claire was off doing very important bridesmaid stuff. Little Hugo just chilled the whole time, he is a very relaxed baby (at least when we see him anyway). Benjamin was intrigued and progressively they became more interactive. I think it was great for them both (being cousins and all). Later on we gave Hugo the little red guitar. He held it quite naturally. Perhaps he will be a little rock star in the future.
Al and Hugo visited recently whilst Claire was off doing very important bridesmaid stuff.
Little Hugo just chilled the whole time, he is a very relaxed baby (at least when we see him anyway).
Benjamin was intrigued and progressively they became more
interactive. I think it was great for them both (being cousins and all).
Later on we gave Hugo the little red guitar. He held it quite naturally.
Perhaps he will be a little rock star in the future.
Well another Christmas is past. We had a great day in Chinchilla, and of course Santa was ever generous to all.
We started off the day with presents at about 7.30 with Uncle Cam, Aunty Tina, Cousins Tom & Maggie, Uncle Al, Aunty Claire Claire & Cousin Baby Hugo, Nanny Jude and Grandad George.
Well another Christmas is past. We had a great day in Chinchilla, and of course Santa was ever generous to all.
We started off the day with presents at about 7.30 with Uncle Al, Aunty Claire Claire (thats what Ben says) & Cousin Baby Hugo, Uncle Cam, Aunty Tina, Cousins Tom & Maggie, Nanny Jude and Grandad George.
Here is a pic of Benjamin sporting his fancy Christmas clothes from Grandma Colls and Aunty Lorraine (note the mini Santa in his back pocket, very cute). Ben is checking out his new trumpet, which he carried around for most of the day.
The weather man predicted 38 degrees, and I don’t think he was far wrong. Bloody hot !
The kids made good use of Grandad’s makeshift paddling pool to cool down. Mark two was made with the box trailer, some plastic and plenty of duct tape. Worked a treat, have a look at the photos.
Later on the Slip n Slide got a go. Tom tried it out first (to make sure it was safe and OK for Ben). We really didn’t expect Ben to like it, but he really loved it. He was racing back each time for the next shove down the slide.
We finished the morning with a late breakfast. Lots of pancakes, bacon, eggs and english muffins.
Then it was time for lunch. Mum had made a fabulous lunch with baked ham (with her famous glaze) and an array of salads and desserts. In the afternoon Oliver, Emily, Wil and Anita popped in to say hi. The day was filled with food, family, friends and fun. All in all, it was great. Can’t wait till next year.
Claire and Al had a baby boy on Thursday 4 September at 12.50 pm at Pindara Private Hospital (Gold Coast). His weight is 8 pound and 8 ounces and he is 52.5 cm long. His name is Hugo Rankin Lattimore. A new baby cousin for Ben, YAY!!! Well done Claire and Al!!!! He is a delightful little man!
On Thursday we (Ben, Andrew and I) met Aunty Claire at Ikea for a little shopping. Aunty Claire is expecting a baby and her belly is growing rather large – it is beautiful. Ben took quite a fascination with her belly. He would rub and pat it all the while with a knowing smile on his face. Does he know his little cousin is in there or is it just something nice to play with? Anyhow we await the arrival of their little bundle with excitement. Ben can’t wait to meet his cousin.