She's a Shy One

So, I went for my second 4D scan today - as with the last one, she was hiding and we couldn't get any good ones really - and today was the same! She literally turned away from us as soon as the scanner was put on my tummy. Of course she's going to be beautiful, she's ours :), but model material, I don't think so :).... Anyway here are the three best.






























Also, I had to add these two - Daniel is already enjoying the Christmas Spirit and Ben is freezing at the Leinster game against the Gwent Dragons on Saturday Night. We didn't stay for the whole game as I can't tell you how cold it was. Even wrapped up it was bitter and too much for the boys, and if I'm honest, me to :)

I Love Winter

It's not raining!!!! We are having the best time ever now because it's not that wet - not like summer was anyway. We've just come back from the park and we had such a lovely afternoon. The kids ran around, played pirates, kicked balls and most of all jumped in muddy puddles - which was I think for them the highlight (not so much for me as I didn't pack a second change of clothes and they got sopping - will know for next time).... I forgot how lovely it is to be out in the brisk air, enjoying all the colors of autumn (the leaves are still golden and only just falling off the trees so autumn in my book)... Here are the pics for you to enjoy to :)...

The Scan

We had the scan this morning and disappointingly we didn't get any good pictures of her at all because she was snuggled in to me and not to keen on being photographed. Plus, while she was calm, happy and seemingly asleep, the boys went balistic! daniel screamed his head off because he couldn't come to me and Ben screamed because he didn't like me being scanned - so Robin really had his hands full! The woman who did the scan was fantastic and tried everything to get the baby to move, including letting me go for a walk, but nothing. So, she's asked me to come back again (assuring me at no extra cost!!!) and I have another booked for the 29th November... I'm going on my own this time and hopefully our baby girl will want to pose.... And we double checked - definately a girl :)... So the result is only one half way decent picture (and she looks very similar to the one we have of ben). Also - I've included a pic of my new stroller, the Phil and Ted VIBE... I am DELIGHTED with it... And I'm sure that it's going to make life easier with the three!










Our little girl













My Vibe

So, again I'm a little late in the posting - but Happy Halloween everyone! The boys had a great time... Ben was a dragon and Daniel a Lion (which I just loved)... Ben "got" trick or treating this year and couldn't believe his luck! He asked to go again every day since :) Also, he quite enjoyed carving the pumpkins and so I think the whole thing was a big hit. Now with Halloween over, can you believe that I'm starting to plan christmas! It'll be quiet this year, but I really want to start establishing christmas traditions, which so far I've decided will consist of baking decorations (thank you Nigella) and making our own christmas wrapping paper. Also - I want the boys to make their presents for their friends - I just have to come up with something decent and within the capabilities of a 3 year old and a 17 months old (not at all a challenge). But Ben is doing really well at the moment too - baking biscuts, making thank you cards and painting ... Since coming back from SA we've been very productive! :)