Kerchow

Gabe had lots of lovely gifts and cards on his birthday, but Auntie Claire wins with the most entertaining card, as judged by Gabe himself. In fact, 20 mins after opening it, he's still opening and closing it, randomly shouting "Kerchow!" (Lightening McQueen's catchphrase).
We're on our way to Cheshire Oaks to visit Nan, Pops and Auntie Grace now and it looks like the noisy card is coming along for the ride!
Thank you Claire!

Happy Birthday Gabriel!

It has been a couple of weeks since Ryan arrived and we're doing well. Life is really good and very complicated at the moment so we have been relieved to spend a day just enjoying Gabriel not focusing on our issues as much. Gabe has been waking up very early since we arrived in the country and today he surprised us by sleeping through til 6.30 am - woopee what a great way to start his birthday! We crept downstairs to see and play with the present we constructed last night, it almost felt like Christmas! The day was filled with presents, family, friends and cake - everything a little boy needs to keep him cheerful!

We went up north to visit my grandparents' on Saturday and had a beautiful day

...here's the crew all well fed and ready to face the windy road home.

Hmm - I think the angle is wrong on this one, but the picture is still lovely, father and son working on a project together.

Here is Gabriel enjoying his new Thomas the tank engine train set.

Gabe chased bubbles happily at Nan & Pops house for ages in the afternoon

...perfect exercise for such a busy little boy!

Gabe showing off his stylish new pyjamas after a feast of pizza and cake!

Gabriel had a wonderful day and he sends his love and Hugs to all his family and friends!