Amelie's first wear of her lifejacket

Amelie was given a lifejacket for Christmas but has been too little to wear it. She is still tiny at only 10kg but it now fits so we celebrated with a ride in the boat around the canals at Grammy and Grandad's house.

Ethan is 6 months!

Ethan turned 6 months on 18 April! We celebrated with a day out on the botanical gardens on a beautiful autumn day.

Ethan is now rolling lots and eatings solids! He loves his food and was more than ready for his first taste of life beyond milk pictured here!

But most of all Ethan still looks forward to time on the playmat with his big sister...

If he could just get some time when she was awake!

Ethan is admitted to hospital

Ethan was rushed to Emergency in March suffering from severe respiratory distress caused by narrowed airways from bronchiolitis. He was extremely sick and was in the ICU on a ventilator for a week and on the ward for a further week. It was a very stressful time for everyone, especially Ethan who went through an incredible amount of unpleasant tests and procedures. He recovered well and is now healthy again. It was a big reminder how precious and fragile little babies are!

Playtime in March

Amelie and Ethan continue to become more and more playful. Amelie amazes us how grown up she has become. She holds tea-parties in her Dora tent, 'talks' on the phone, and has a great time chatting with all her soft, furry friends!

Ethan loves watching other people. He shares tummy time with Ruby and loves the attention he now gets from his big sister!

Ethan finds his voice / Ethan se fait entendre

Ethan is now 4 1/2 months and has begun making lots of baby talk. Early in the morning is his favourite time for a chat. / Ethan a 4 mois 1/2 maintenant et essaye deja de communiquer. Le matin au reveil est son moment favoris pour papoter.

Amelie joins playgroup/ Amelie a la garderie

Amelie has joined a playgroup this year and is really enjoying time with so many other children. Especially now she is so good at walking and can keep up with everyone! / Amelie a integree une garderie cette annee. Elle s'amuse comme une folle avec les autres enfants. Maintenant qu'elle arrive a marcher, elle court apres tout le monde.

Ethan begins to make friends!/ Ethan commence a se faire des amis!

Ethan is really strarting to interact with other little people. He adores his big sister who gives lots of cuddles and kisses now. / Ethan commence a communiquer avec les autres bebes. Il adore sa grande soeur qui lui fait tout le temps des bisous et des calins.

Amelie passes Ethan his soap. He is too little to wash himself Amelie! Lucky Dad is there to help. / Amelie donne le savon a Ethan. Il est encore trop petit pour se laver tout seul Amelie!


Ethan is now much more settled and loves his bathtime! / Ethan est de plus en plus eveille et adore passer du temps dans son bain.



He also loves having his picture taken. / Il adore aussi se faire prendre en photo.

And is getting very strong from all his tummy time. / Il devient vraiment costaud en passant beuacoup de temps sur son bidon.

Ethan also had his very first playdate with Ruby Smith who is 2 months younger. Ruby made it clear who was boss with a bit of a biff on the nose but Ethan thinks she is fab and can't wait to spend more time with her! / Ethan a eu son premier bebe rendez-vous galant avec sa copine Ruby Smith. Ruby lui a montre tout de suite qui portait la culotte en lui donnant une tappe sur le nez mais Ethan pense qu'elle est geniale et attends avec impatience de la revoir.