Ethans First Birthday...

Today was Ethans first birthday and me and Ellie went to his birthday party. He was spoiled rotten with lots of presents of loads of people. Ellie was a bit grumpy as she has a cold but Ethan had a great time! The other children who were there did too as there was a bouncy castle in the back garden!!

Opening Presents

Ellie Having A Play

Ethan

Me & The Birthday Boy

Ellies 1st Birthday...

Unbelievably on the 29th of September it was Ellies first birthday. Me and Dave cannot believe that a whole year has passed since I was in the most horrendous pain bringing her into the world. It started off a bit crappy as Ellie was teething and very very grumpy but we made the day good. We had lots of visitors on the Saturday so Ellie could open her presents and on the Sunday we threw her a little party with Ethan and his brother Ryan and my best friend Kate and her godparents. She got well and truly spoiled which is no less than she deserves as she is such a special little princess!!

Cake

Surrounded by presents

Opening

Loved the balloons

New toy

Not sure what to think!

Day 1 of presents!

In her special outfit for her party

With Ethan

"Blowing out" her candle

Her favourite present!

First Family Holiday...

On the 24th September me, Dave & Ellie went on our first family holiday to Cornwall. We went Monday-Friday to a Haven site and stayed in a caravan. We tried to make the most of horrendous weather as it was cold, windy and rainy but we still had a good time. We took Ellie swimming for the first time ever and she loved it. We didnt manage to get to the beach which was a shame but sure we will next time. We had an afternoon out at the zoo which was great and Ellie loved looking at the animas. Here are some holiday snaps

Caravan

Ellie & Daddy

Laughing at Daddy outside the window

Our smiler

First ever shower!

Swimming!

Swimming!

Birthday...

On the 10th of September it was my 22nd birthday. I got a lovely brand new camera off the family and am having a lot of fun playing with it and taking beautiful pictures of my beautiful girl and gorgeous hubby!! Here are a couple of the pictures I have taken so far.

Ellie & Nanna

Me & My Princess

Ellie & Daddy

Ethan & Ellie

My gorgeous blue eyed girl 

Scan...

On the 13th August I had my 12 week scan to make sure Peanut is ok. All was present. Two arms, two legs, body and head and most importantly a strong heartbeat. Peanut was measured at 12+6 so I was put forward two days so I am now due 19th February 2013. We also announced on facebook so now everyone knows now. So happy.

Scan Picture

First Buy

Birmingham...

On the 11th August me and Ellie hopped on a train (or four) to Birmingham to meet some of the DIO ladies and babies. In total I spent 2.5 hours in Birmingham but spent a total of more than 5 hours travelling. All in all Ellie really behaved herself but I did not manage to get over my fear of trains and will not be doing it again. I met a couple of the women I met before and also some that I havent. It was a lovely afternoon. There was our newest edition Daizee there too. She was only one and a half weeks old at the time. She was beautiful and so snuggly.

On The Train Going

Beautiful Baby Daizee

Us Ladies and Babies

On The Train Coming Back

Clapping...

Ellie can also now clap! Something must have twigged in her head and shes realised she can do things. She picks things up really quickly too. I only had to show her clapping a few times. She also rolls a ball to you and can clap toys together. Love my Princess

Crawling...

On the 22nd July Ellie started crawling! Now she doesnt stop! So proud of my little princess she is so clever.   Shes growing up SO quickly!! Can't quite believe she is 10 months old already and now that we are in August she turns 1 NEXT MONTH! Where is my little girl going??

Photoshoot...

On the 24th June me, Dave and Ellie finally had some family pictures done by a local photographer. Here are some of the pictures. So pleased with them.

Family Photo

Family Photo

Family Photo

Family Photo

Family Photo

Family Photo

Family Photo

DIO Meet...

On Saturday 23rd June I finally went to meet some of the ladies from my Due In October group in Manchester. It was an amazing day meeting the ladies I went through everything with and meeting them and their beautiful babies. Here are some pictures

Me and Lucy

Efa

Lucy

Ellie

Sally & Mila

Lukas

Mila and Angel

Mila

Carol and Lucy

Me and Elliebobs