Natalie's 2nd Birthday ......

... Can you believe it?! As most of you all know it was her birthday yesterday. She has been so excited for weeks now about her birthday, she had a cake at Fishies on Friday which went down well, it was also the first day at Fishies she didn't cry at all.

So yesterday we had a quiet start in the day, the girls were so excited when they came down to see all the presents. They both got Barbie Princess thrones which they were delighted with. Ian and I aren't so thrilled as they play a fanfare every time they sit on them!! Here is Nat on her throne...

And Holly checking herself out in the mirror on hers....

After present opening and a special breakfast the girls went up to the community centre for a couple of hours with Angela, Martin, Matthew and Daniel. There was an Open Day with lots of stuff for them to do. It was great as Ian and I got plenty time to get ready for the afternoon.

Natalie had wanted a 'Wiggles' Party for her birthday, so that's what she got! It was really just a family BBQ but she loved it. Here are a few photos from the party....

Granny Toys had the knack at getting baby Daniel to sleep.

Natalie's Wiggle Cake, made by Mummy!

Blowing the candles out

Queen Holly and King Matthew on their thrones!

Our happy family!!

We had a lovely afternoon, we were lucky that the rain stopped so we could get the BBQ going. We all ate and drank well and the kids had a ball playing.

Natalie got lots of lovely presents, as did Holly, so thank you very much to everyone. I will write proper Thank You notes soon.

Well that's all for tonight.

Hannah

Thank You Everyone

Hi all,

Just wanted to start off by thanking everyone very much for sponsoring Holly on her sponsored obsticle course last month. She raised an amazing £112 so big thanks to everyone who contributed (especially Granda who passed the form round the fitba club in Lossie!). Above is a photo of her tonight with her certificate!

Sorry there was no blog last Sunday. We had a really busy day so didn't get a chance. In the morning we had been at Dizzee Rascals for Holly's friend Sophie's 4th birthday party which was good fun. Here's a picture of the girls before we went out:

Nat in the ball pool having loads of fun!

Then after that we went to visit our friends Kathryn and Stephen. We hadn't seen them since their wedding last year and also hadn't been to their new house so it was great to see them and catch up. The girls again had a great time and were very well behaved!!!! Here's a photo of Kathryn with the girls:

So it was back to normality this week for the girls with a return to fishies, pebbles and school. Nat is not taking to fishies as well as we'd like but I'm sure in time she'll get better.

We've all had a cold this week ( Nat first of course) so it's not been a fun week but we are all getting over it now so we'll just be waiting for the next bug to come along!!! Nothing much else to report really. We had a flying visit from Grannie and Granda Toys on Tuesday which was nice and that's really it.

I'll sign off with a nice pic taken of me and Nat tonight - by Holly! She's becoming pretty good at this photography lark!

Bye

Ian

Blast from the past!

Hi Everyone, another blog for you as I actually have some photos to share!! As you know from my last post it is the school holidays so I am desperately trying to amuse the girls.

On Monday they went to Leaping Leopards creche where we haven't been for ages, due to Holly starting school. Holly and Matthew had a good time, but Natalie was quite upset whilst she was there, she missed her Mummy! We spent the rest of the day with Angela, Matthew and Daniel, so that was Monday.

Yesterday morning Holly found the Pumpkin outfit, remember it?? For those who never saw her in it, check out this post ! She insisted on wearing it, and I was amazed it still fitted, well just!

And of course Nat had to have a shot.....

Later on in the morning Marlene AKA Grannie Toys came through to visit for the day. She took Holly and Natalie out a walk and to the shop for a magazine. They had a great time with her. We were looking on the camera tonight and found this photo, Holly must have taken it of Marlene, it is pretty good!

Today we haven't done much, although Natalie had the Doctor. We have been worried about her breathing and bad snoring (she sounds worse than my Dad and that's saying something!!) so we wanted her checked out. The Doctor said it was more than likely something she will grow out of, but she is refering us to the hospital anyway just to be sure. Natalie was so good letting the Doctor check her over, I was amazed, she never co-operates that much for me!

After lunch the girls sat down to watch the TV and I found them cuddling and holding hands, very sweet. I couldn't get a photo of the cuddling, but here they are holding hands..

After Nat's sleep we made Rice Krispie cakes, here they are mixing...

Licking the bowl.....

and Nat eating the finished product....

So I hope you like the photos, I am sure we will be back at the weekend, well Ian will!
Hannah
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