Valleys and Mountains in February

Following the Christmas holidays David took his 2 weeks paternity leave in January. He returned to work mid January and was back for a few weeks when our first "Valley" hit.

David was really struggling and was signed off work for stress. The "Mountain" came in that I had help at home with the kids and we were able to make a trip down to visit my mum in February. We also took a day trip to Aberdeen with the kids. Since it was still winter we went to Union Square mall and had fun looking round the shops, having snacks and the kids went on a few of the ride-ons.

While we were there Abby noticed those bungee trampolines and insisted that she wanted to have a turn. We didn't think she would be old enough as there was an age restriction but after queuing for ages we discovered that the age limit was 3 years. She is usually really scared by things like that but was adamant that she wanted to do it, we checked with her several times as it was non refundable, finally it was her turn and she went on and loved it. She wanted to keep going back on. We ate at Pizza Hut, since kids eat free!, and all headed home that night very tired.

These were just little things to try and brighten a difficult time. I too was advised to start my anti-depressants again as a precaution. Aleah was diagnosed with silent reflux and started on medicine for that. So it was a difficult time.

At the end of the month we celebrated my Grandad's 91st birthday and came back to mums for that. We had a lunch out at one of our family's favourite restaurants and then back to the house for presents and cake. It was a good day and John Anthony and his family were there also. We always enjoy being together although it was very strange to not have my dad with us. It is at times like these that it is more of a struggle dealing with the loss.

Spider slide in Stirling Mall








Abby had a bad fall but was healed with plasters and photos.



Dada and his girls on his birthday



Playdough cakes that she made





AJ loves her Chocolate. This is how it usually ends




A little craft time


Our smiley girl


Love this picture even though its fuzzy

January 2011: New Park

After we got home from being away for Christmas and New Year we had a Christmas package waiting for us at home. The girls got these hair bows which they always love.



The other exciting development this month was that the play park right beside our house was usable. It is not completely finished as you can see there is a lot of landscaping to finish but the kids could finally swing!





Its a great park. The girls love it.

One picture

Here is one picture just to let you see how the girls are doing. It was taken in May.

More to follow

It has been too long since we posted but I am afraid that you will have to wait a bit longer. Summer Vacation starts in 2 weeks and I plan on updating then. Just hang in there, know that we are well just busy, busy, busy.

Christmas 2010 pictures

Table set Christmas Eve, ready for the big meal

Christmas Morning, before the kids descend


Trying to keep the kids amused while waiting for Great Grandad

Finally present time!

Stockings first


I think she was REALLY excited about something

It must have been the apple


A new housecoat


Apple break


Doctor coat from her sisters


Ice-cream set from her sisters


Playmobil House from Grannie



AJ's playmobil house



Shared gift (Dora of course)


"Rescue pack, comin to the rescue"



New dresses from Great Grandma and Grandad


Beautiful picture, Face of an angel?


Great Grannie meeting her ninth great grandchild


3 Cuties


AJ's first corn on the cob experience




Story time


Lots of cuddling


More cuddling


Second Christmas. The kids got nano bugs for Christmas


They are so cool


Little Miss Christmas