Summertime Fun

We have enjoyed catching up with friends over the last few weeks. On Jan 18 we went to the wedding of Andres & Effie. They made a very splendid bride & groom indeed. Just stunning! There have been and continue to be a few babies expected amongst this crowd with Matt & Charlene due that week (their 1st is a bit older than Elise) and Mick & Alex due the 1st week in Feb with their 1st baby (same time as Mick & Ang).

1. The happy couple 2. Expectant parents

3 & 4 Our little family off to the wedding...

Over the long weekend we headed to the Blue Mountains to share a house with friends; David, Aruna (expecting their 2nd early May) with Talia, Suzy and Breda, David & baby Sarah. This turned out to be a wise move as Sydney hit 42 degrees on the Sat and it was only 30 in Katoomba.

We enjoyed going on the zig zag railway at Lithgow. Elise loves "party trains" as she calls it. We also had walks to echo point, chocolate tastings, strolls around Leura shops and generally enjoying the big old cottage we stayed in. Elise and Talia (17 months) had a great time together. Gisele had a chance to play with Sarah who is just 6 days older than her.

5. The gang waiting for the train. 6 New BFs Elise & Talia

7. Breda & Sarah saying hello.

8 & 9. The girls watching out the train window...

Here is some video of Elise and Talia playing hide & seek at the cottage.

Gisele is starting to move and roll around a bit more. Slowly, slowly our baby girl is not in any hurry (and neither is her mum for her to grow up too fast)
Next Blog will be from our trip to Ballina after spending a week with Meg & Nate when Nige goes back to work. We are all very excited. Elise (she calls herself "Eise") is pretend chatting to Nate on the phone already telling him "Eise cuggle Nate" and "Eise hold Nate".