Michael, Katrina and Family

A Late Night Bath, Jun 15

Susanna was ready to party last night, when we were ready to sleep. She finally settled at 1.20am, and slept until about 8am today ... but did have a bath at 11.30pm or so. Oh well, who needs sleep anyway!

Jess with Susanna, Jun 15

Michael's Aunty Marg and daugher Jess came visiting on Tuesday afternoon. Here's Jess with Susanna ... with a big smile for our little lady, and for her sister Alice, away in London.

Daniel with Susanna, Jun 12

Daniel (4yr) is so delighted to have a sister (finally!) ... as is very evident with his smile above.

Tim Rides a Trike, Jun 15

Tim (2y4mo) got on one of the trikes yesterday, extended his feet to the pedals (with a little encouragement), and started peddling. He was particularly delighted at having a trailer to pull along. He did very well riding on the driveway, but was less successful on the grass and dirt, the latter causing some tears. He'll get there.

Matthew with Susanna, Jun 12

On Saturday I took the boys to meet Susanna for the first time. Here's Matthew holding the little princess. I secured a photo with all of them, except Tim (2y4mo), who would not sit still. Oh well, another day.

It's a ... Little Princess, Jun 11

I drove Katrina to Christchurch Women's Hospital this morning, leaving home at 7.45am. Katrina had a quiet day of labour through until about 5pm, and then was ready to deliver. She did a fantastic job, delivering a 9 pound 11 girl at 5.24pm. Mum and Baby are doing great, and will be resting at St George's until Monday. Our little princess is named Susanna Lauren. Thank you Lord for a safe delivery, and a girl!

On Spiralling Aspirations, Jun 10

You should have heard the boys earlier today. I told them that once we were here and the driveway done, we'd buy another radio-controlled car. In the van today, they were talking about what they wanted to get, and I think they got up to about 15 or so vehicles, including a helicopter. Talk about spiralling aspirations!!! And they were all keen to go and purchase all of them immediately.

Sicon Finishes our Driveway, Jun 9

Brian and Nathan of Sicon fame came to finish our driveway on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is now fully laid in ashphelt from Bridge Road to the garage, an area of about 500m2 ... enough for the boys to ride their bikes on, etc.

Daniel's Question, June 6

While Daniel--our elephant lover--was having his shower this evening,
he asked, "Dad, is a pachyderm an elephant?" Not a bad question for a
four year old!

Happy Birthday Mum, Jun 2

My wonderful Mum is celebrating her birthday in Perth and Brisbane today, part of her return journey from leading a woman's ministry event in Perth at the weekend. Thanks for being a great Mum, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY from us all.