She Sings!

Sometimes, Ella likes to entertain us with a tune before sleepy-time.  So cute!

Time flies

I just logged into the blog and was astonished to see that I haven't posted since January!  Even Mum and Dad are outdoing me in the blog-sphere.  

So, what's been happening over the last month or so? 

The pool: got a major workout throughout February.  We had lots of hot weather and lots of swims.  The boys absolutely love it, and I do too, because it keeps them happy and entertained, and when they're happy and entertained things run a lot more smoothly around here.

 We also invited ourselves round to Zane's brother Brent's place for a couple of swims there.

Zane went to Sri Lanka for two weeks.  While he was away his Mum Ann stayed.  She was a big help and the boys enjoyed having their Grandma to give them a bit of attention.  It turned out that she was here at just the right time because in the second week, I put my back out and was basically crippled for a full week.  Thank goodness for "Super Gran" who did all my lifting and carrying for me.  She became quite the expert at burping and settling baby Ella for her naps. 

 The three Musketeers... ready to keep Grandma on her toes for another day.

 Ella was a delight.

 Having 27 years experience as a kindy teacher doesn't go astray with entertaining the boys either.

 And the added bonus was that she was on call for babysitting duties.  We were lucky enough to go out for dinner to a Spanish restaurant called Ortiga for our ninth wedding anniversary. on the 16th Feb. 

Here we are all ready to hit the town.

It wasn't the best night to be going out and celebrating though, because we had just been told by a specialist that morning that James is nearly completely blind in his left eye.  We were shocked and saddened by this news, although James was completely oblivious to the kerfuffle and it was business as usual for him.  He now has a pair of Mr Tickle glasses to wear, which are very very cute.  I don't have a photo yet but will try and post one soon.

Ella, just keeps getting more beautiful every day.  Zane painted the cot (which is now up to child number seven!!) a fresh coat of white for our little princess.  It looks great. 

Here is Ella cuddling the bunny Grandma Warren gave her.  She has to keep it close by as the boys have their eyes on it... constant vigilence, Ella!!

Another birthday for me came and went.  I am now firmly in the middle of the thirties.  We went out for dinner with the Masons and a cake was bought to mark the occasion.

As you can see, Ella was less than impressed with the birthday festivities.

As you can see, Zane was less than impressed with another birthday to deal with.

But a good time was had by all at the Lone Star. 

Ella is now doing lots of tummy time and is very nearly rolling.  Isn't she clever!