All the fun of the trains

We all had a wonderful afternoon at the little trains for Elise's birthday party on Sat Nov 15. It was a rainy morning so we were very relieved to see it clear up for the afternoon. Here are some photos from the afternoon.

1. Who's party today? 2. Gisele is ready to party

3. The girls 4. The train drivers.

5. Elise & Adam

6. Annie & Marc 7. Reuben, Jodie, Hugo & Paul.

8. Elise & train cake. 9. Joshua, Kate, Elise, Nana, Alex & Robyn on train

10. Alex. 11. Elise & Otis off to see the trains

Elise had the time of her life and asks every day for "more party trains". One of her favourite games at the moment is to put her teddies and dollies on top of the washing basket or any available surface and play "party trains". Thank you to everyone who came along and helped us celebrate with Elise. Amazing to have a 2 year old in our family now who can talk, walk and remember the fun that she had!!

Fun at the fete & Ballina

We recently went to the Melrose Park public school fete and Elise enjoyed her 1st pony ride and petting the animals in the nursery. Elise is really at home with animals and kept saying "more horse".

1. On the pony 2. Looking at the turtles
Gisele is a real cutie pie. Full of cheeky grins and lights up when people talk to her. She chats away around the supermarket.

3. Babies pull the funniest faces 4.With daddy at the fete.

5. Nigel & Gisele 6. Elise & Megsy.

Over the weekend we flew up to Ballina to see Megs & Nige - well really to see Meg's belly (which is growing beautifully). They are heading into the 3rd trimester. Weird seeing my baby sister preggers!! They have been busy gathering things for the bubby. We loved visiting them. Elise was delighted to go on a plane and a bus. Just this morning she packed a few toys into a bag and waved goodbye. When we asked her where she was going she said "see Meg".

Some family photos we had taken recently.

Here are some gorgeous photos Danielle sent to us recently from when the Sparrows and Thompsons came to visit.

7. Danielle & Gisele. 8. Adrian, June & Gisele

9. Gisele with Maeve, Hughie & Danielle.

We are on the countdown now until Elise's 2nd birthday. Very exciting. Next time we will post some photos from the little trains party on the 15th.