Family

Being far from my home it was really special to have my family come visit me when Stephen was born. He got to know his Nanny & Poppy very well over the 4 months they were here and when we went home to Australia he had not forgotten there faces nor there extra quirky noises that made him look up and around and take notice.

My grandma, aunties & cousins live across the street or just a few houses away and they too make me smile and laugh and have been great sources of entertainment and enjoyment. I think they kind of like me a little bit more then they are letting on.

My other Aunties and Uncles in Australia are always calling me and have visited a few times. I know that when I get bigger I will be able to go back to Australia and live if I want to...

Snow Angels

Although Stephen has seen the snow a few times now he has not had the opportunity to lay in it and get a real feel for what it means. Well today that happened. Joe and I walked outside and the snow was falling, with out little monkey all wrapped up warm and tight we headed to the softest snow we could find, lay him down and watch him wrestle to getup, which entail resulted in snow angels.

Some may say torture, I say a good photo opportunity.

2010

This year began like no other, not only am I wife and run a busy household with lots of animals and craziness, but I am a MUM. Its nice to say, think and its nice when I hear it come out from his lips.

Ive just started back at work and I would have to say that as hard as it is to leave my little man, when I walk in that door in the afternoon and he catches my eye and I catch his the overwhelming love between us, is indescribable. Words can literally not tell you how I feel when he tries to leap from whom ever may have him towards me.

He has flourished so much this month, not only has he mastered crawling and furniture surfing but now he likes to stand up and use his car and walk down the hall. Yes he stumbles and falls but he picks him self back up and looks up at me as if to say " I got this mum, don't worry about me". I don't think Joe or I are going to be able to stop him from doing anything he may want to try as he gets older as he is so adventurous and confident. Stephen loves meeting new people and playing with other kids. I know that when we decide to have number two he will be very excited.