Makaylas 18th

Saturday night we all went to Makaylas 18th birthday party it was an 80's theme party and we dressed up as KISS. All the kids decided to dress up too which was great as last year at the halloween party they piked out. WE had a great ttime with lots of fun and dancing. Next year Jasmine turns 18 so we are starting to plan now as its probably going to take us that long to work out what she wants and get some booking done. I dont think it will be a home party. Maranda and Heath booked the Deloraine complex for Makaylas party and it went well there. We have 13 months to plan...

Baby Robins

He's finally here! After my third attempt at the hospital he was born on the 27th of January at 1.30pm. It was an interesting week to say the least, I was told to come into the hospital on the Monday 25th at 3pm to have my waters broken but instead I was told that the labour ward was full and I got given some panadene forte for my pelvic pain and sent home to come back on the Tuesday morning at 8am. So we rocked up at 8am with bags and people in tow we waited an hour before the midwives came and told us that because it was a public holiday there were only 3 on and then one woman had a breach and the other was sent upstairs for an emergency c section, so I was sent home again. GRRR! I wasnt happy to say to say the least, but I took my pain killers and went to bed, knowing that it was the last night I would have to be pregnant.

Day 3 Wednesday morning I was deturmined to not leave the hospital without a baby. They broke my waters which was super painful and then put a canula in my wrist for the drugs. I spent most of my labour on the fitball in between contractions and 4 hours later Hezekiah came into the world.

Jasmine did a great job she cut the cord and watched everything from the "business end" while Allen had my hand. SO here are some photos... Ohh and I apoligise in advance if you didnt want to see so much flesh.

pregnancy

Its finally coming down to the wire. Yes we are only days away from the birth of our last baby boy. The feeling is definantly one of "we are done". I have everything set up for him in bedroom, the cot is set up the change table is ready full of nappies and blankets. The cupboard is full of clothes and the capsule is ready to put in the car. Dad is busy this week looking at the car that we hope will be ok to buy, he's my car expert. The car is in Melbourne so he's driving up to the country for the day to have a look at it and if its ok then bring it over for us then we can sell the Kia.

The pregnancy has not been good but then I havent had one that was. Im very much looking forward to getting some of my body back and holding that little boy. Everything is hard to do right now, walking hurts as the baby is sitting so low that his shoulders are gratting agaist my pelvis. Sitting hurts for the same reason and driving is becoming an issue as the seat is so far back I can only just reach the peddles! I'm kinda over the swelling to my feet, legs and hands. its sore just to touch and bending hurts a its so swollen :o(

The only thing that keeps me going is the fact that this will be our last baby and so Im concerntrating on that. Gabriel and Niamh are talking about the baby and when he will get here. They are touching my tummy and Gabriel kisses my tummy "for the baby".

I know that I'll be relieved when he is here and Jasmine is getting excited about coming in to see the birth then the fun starts :o)

Boys!

Last night was a testerone overload here we had the missionaries stay over then we have ALlen and his friend from that states and Gabriel! Thats way too many boys in one house for me. Then when I though that we had gone down back to an acceptable level Gabriel decided to try and eat yes eat a light globe! Nimah had some fairy lights around her bed that I took down because she kept pulling them out and there was one lone bulb on the bench in my bathroom and yes I think he though hmm its yellow must be worth eating, wrong! He came out spitting and complaing that his mouth was sore I rang the hospital and they told me what to do. Grr what a doppy thing to do?

My 2 year old girl

Niamh feeding the ducks

Niamh playing in the sandpit at home

Nimah and her beautiful beads playing at the beach this year just before winter set in.

Niamh fully clothed in the water we just weren't quick enough.



Niamh and Gabriel in the bath with way too many bubbles!

Niamh and papa having a snooze (1 year old)

Niamhs 1st birthday I made a caterpillar cake for her.

Opening pressents on mum and dads bed is a special treat for birthdays. These were some of the ones she got for her 1st birthday

Niamh and Gabriel and daddy. Niamh was only a few hours old her brother was very impressed with her.

5 days old on Christmas day

3 monhs old having a bath

2 months old having a nap on sissys bed

aww getting some love from my big brother Xaviour


Niamh on her blessing day she was a wee bit tired

nana and Niamh on blessing day

Niamh at about 7 months old having fun in the car

Niamh playing with Sarra


Niamh and me and my mum at 6 months old visiting Melbourne

Niamh, me, mum and my nana (6 months). 4 generations of girls

Niamh and my nana lynch.

Niamh and Jasmine at 3 months

Niamh and papa just a day old and so little

Niamh and myself only hours old and still so new

Niamh at a few months old

Newborn Niamh

Its been 2 years today since our little Irish girl was born. Niamh was born at 12.30 am on the 20th of December wieghing 8pd 2onces (she has been my smallest so far). She was a quick birth in the end we only just made it to the hospital before I had her. She is a joy to have and we all love her alot so without further chit chat here are some pictures of her first 2 years.

Leavers dinner

Its been on our minds all year and its OVER! Jasmine had her leavers dinner last Thursday and it was the only day that it poored with rain! Jasmine had jus enough time to get a hand full of pictures taken outside before it pelted down again. All the girls looked fantastic Jasmine looked beautiful she was wanting to look like a Disney princess and I think she did a good job. The parents were invited to predinner drinks before their dinner but all they had to drink was full strength beer and a few salty snacks, I wasnt impressed with that at all.. The hall was decorated fantastically with a "winter wonderland" theme. We left and Jasmine got back home at about 11pm. She didnt want to go to the after party as there were going to be drinking etc so she had some of her friends come here and they sat up watching spooky movies and then headed to bed. Im glad her friends are sensible :o)

SO here is a picture she did look so grown up *sniff* I cant believe she is going to be 17 next March!

Its begining to look alot like Christmas

Its almost December! Where did the year go? We have sooo much to do over the next few weeks its amazing! Im deturmined to get the Christmas tree up and decorated tomorrow Im very fussy and I colour co-ordinate all the decorations on the tree. No the kids are not allowed to help! I know that sounds mean and yeah it probably is but hey its my mean thing they can blame me for later when they are in therapy :o) Jasmine is on work experience all this week and set off this morning to catch the bus into Launceston where she is spending the week with "TasDance" Tasmanian dance company. She really enjoyed it today and got to spend a bit of time with the director of the company. She also informed me today that next week is her leavers dinner!!! She has been super exited about his all year its there one big night to dress up and look fantastic, she has her dress and shoes, her hair is organised as is her makeup and car and date :o) We are so lucky to have so many talented members of our ward that are willing to help her with her big night and all will get a mention on the night. I also have a week to get my very first ginger bread house up. I baked all the pieces last week at Suzannes house and they look ok a bit wonky but it is only my first attempt at this. I actually dont like gingerbread so this is really only for Allen and the little kids. I have another dr's appointment next week (yuck) I will have to mention the contractions that Ive been having I know Im going to get in trouble ohh well it wont be the first time ;o) Then I have dad flying down for 3 days to see the kids and give Niamh her Birthday pressie. She's going to be a big 2 year old and dad bought her a Harrods bear from England when Robyn went over this year. Jasmine got one when she was small so it will be nice that they both have the same bear :o) Then just after dad flys home to Melbourne hes on another plane for New Zealand for Christmas with Robyn and her mum so hes going to be tired. Then Erik, Allen's friend from the states arrives on the 20th. Its just one thing after another!! ALl the days are starting to blend into each other now, Im sure it will settle a little after the new year only to begin hectic in the January when the baby is due!(thats if he makes it that long). Phew! Im tired just thinking about it all!

Im also getting Niamh a nice new big girl bed it wasMakayla's and will fit nicely in Niamh's room, so Im off to get a mattress tomorrow. Then I can raise the bed level in the cot move it into Gabriels room along with the change table then I'll be ready when the baby comes :o) Still plenty to do :o)