22 June 2008
ALL ABOARD FOR ALEXANDER'S PARTY EXPRESS!
(all photos below can be "clicked on" to enlarge for better viewing)
It's not very often that I write here on what is Kim's blog - her story through her eyes of our life at any given moment in time. Today we felt it appropriate that I make a few comments. But firstly I want to say a big thank you to Margaret for organising Alexander's party on the train.
Birthdays can often be driven by material things with the occassional surprise dropped in for good measure. Sometimes we can lose sight of those things that really matter at a time of celebration and sometimes we can be painfully aware that a special "something" is missing or family members cannot be there to share that "special time". It was with mixed emotions that we set off for the afternoon, enjoying Alexanders obvious excitement that only a three year old can show (yet be so unable to explain) and a little sadness that, that special "thing" is missing - that "icing on the cake" so to speak.
There are material surprises and then there are those wonderful surprises that no amount of money could ever buy. I will never be able to put into words the surprise, pride and "warmth" that I felt when Alexander's sister, Sarah and Jayme turned up out of the blue.
ABOVE - Jayme (almost 18 years of age now) shows her "motherly" instincts by looking after Sophie with Alexander close by her side.
ABOVE - Sarah and Alexander share a few quiet moments and a drink.
ABOVE - Sarah and Jayme help Alexander open some presents. At this stage he had spent most of his time with them. I guess he knew there were some "pressies" there somewhere.
ABOVE - Alexander and Daniel both try to see who can get the most paper off the fastest.
ABOVE - Alexander and Kim cut his cake. Kim you did a great job with your first attempt at baking!
So again to Margaret a big thank you for organising what turned into a better than expected afternoon. To Alexanders friends and parents - thank you for the gifts. To Kim thank you for being such a wonderful partner to me and such a wonderful mother to our little "gift". Importantly, to Jayme and my special daughter Sarah - thank you for providing that gift of a "surprise that no amount of money could ever buy" - sharing what was such an important and special day to Alexander. And to my special son - Happy 3rd Birthday. Love Dad xxxxxx
(all photos below can be "clicked on" to enlarge for better viewing)
It's not very often that I write here on what is Kim's blog - her story through her eyes of our life at any given moment in time. Today we felt it appropriate that I make a few comments. But firstly I want to say a big thank you to Margaret for organising Alexander's party on the train.
Birthdays can often be driven by material things with the occassional surprise dropped in for good measure. Sometimes we can lose sight of those things that really matter at a time of celebration and sometimes we can be painfully aware that a special "something" is missing or family members cannot be there to share that "special time". It was with mixed emotions that we set off for the afternoon, enjoying Alexanders obvious excitement that only a three year old can show (yet be so unable to explain) and a little sadness that, that special "thing" is missing - that "icing on the cake" so to speak.
There are material surprises and then there are those wonderful surprises that no amount of money could ever buy. I will never be able to put into words the surprise, pride and "warmth" that I felt when Alexander's sister, Sarah and Jayme turned up out of the blue.
ABOVE - Jayme (almost 18 years of age now) shows her "motherly" instincts by looking after Sophie with Alexander close by her side.
ABOVE - Sarah and Alexander share a few quiet moments and a drink.
ABOVE - Sarah and Jayme help Alexander open some presents. At this stage he had spent most of his time with them. I guess he knew there were some "pressies" there somewhere.
ABOVE - Alexander and Daniel both try to see who can get the most paper off the fastest.
ABOVE - Alexander and Kim cut his cake. Kim you did a great job with your first attempt at baking!
So again to Margaret a big thank you for organising what turned into a better than expected afternoon. To Alexanders friends and parents - thank you for the gifts. To Kim thank you for being such a wonderful partner to me and such a wonderful mother to our little "gift". Importantly, to Jayme and my special daughter Sarah - thank you for providing that gift of a "surprise that no amount of money could ever buy" - sharing what was such an important and special day to Alexander. And to my special son - Happy 3rd Birthday. Love Dad xxxxxx
21 June 2008
Happy 3rd Birthday Alexander
A few photos from today, chatting with Nanny and Granddad on Skype, and opening his presents...
reaching out to Nanny
Nanny and Granddad watching him open his presents.
Neon Motorbike lamp from Nanny and Granddad
also chatting with Uncle Mark and Adam - looking forward to chatting with Aunty Sharon tomorrow.
Buzz Lightyear from Mummy and Daddy
Nana came and had dinner with us, and brought more presents, Daddy had to put the Thomas train set up again to accommodate the new track from Nana.
will add more photos of his party tomorrow....
Happy 3rd Birthday Alexander, lots and lots of love Mummy and Daddy.
XXX
A few photos from today, chatting with Nanny and Granddad on Skype, and opening his presents...
reaching out to Nanny
Nanny and Granddad watching him open his presents.
Neon Motorbike lamp from Nanny and Granddad
also chatting with Uncle Mark and Adam - looking forward to chatting with Aunty Sharon tomorrow.
Buzz Lightyear from Mummy and Daddy
Nana came and had dinner with us, and brought more presents, Daddy had to put the Thomas train set up again to accommodate the new track from Nana.
will add more photos of his party tomorrow....
Happy 3rd Birthday Alexander, lots and lots of love Mummy and Daddy.
XXX
16 June 2008
Alexander loves to go to the airport to watch the planes! We found a good spot where the planes go just about over our heads, much to the delight of Alexander and David :-)
I've gone into party mode for "his lordships" birthday. Cake being made on Thursday night (by myself and a friend) I've hired a Thomas the Tank Engine shaped cake tin and we will ice it on Saturday afternoon. Actually I'm quite looking forward to making it now. Aunty Sharon has sent some fantastic Thomas goodies not seen here for his party. Plus I made a little Thomas postcard as well. Wish me luck for the great baking day - hehehe.
I've gone into party mode for "his lordships" birthday. Cake being made on Thursday night (by myself and a friend) I've hired a Thomas the Tank Engine shaped cake tin and we will ice it on Saturday afternoon. Actually I'm quite looking forward to making it now. Aunty Sharon has sent some fantastic Thomas goodies not seen here for his party. Plus I made a little Thomas postcard as well. Wish me luck for the great baking day - hehehe.
05 June 2008
Good CLEAN fun...
Some photos from our 4WD day, 2 weeks ago.
We had so much fun we are thinking of taking it up!!!! And by this I mean getting a 4WD specifically for getting dirty and maybe a little bent in!!! Tell you what after 3 or 4 washes its still dirty, and when it rains little puddles of mud collect on the ground.
Alexander was asking if "Mummy fell in the pond" like Duncan did from the Thomas the Tank engine stories when we got back :-)
Some photos from our 4WD day, 2 weeks ago.
We had so much fun we are thinking of taking it up!!!! And by this I mean getting a 4WD specifically for getting dirty and maybe a little bent in!!! Tell you what after 3 or 4 washes its still dirty, and when it rains little puddles of mud collect on the ground.
Alexander was asking if "Mummy fell in the pond" like Duncan did from the Thomas the Tank engine stories when we got back :-)
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