Family Photos

We have shared some lovely moments as a family and we have some great photos to remember them. We thank God everyday. We have been richly blessed.

Professional photos by Sublime
Thomas' first soccer game
Nicole's 70's Disco 18th Birthday

Visiting the Hoppers on holidays - a trip to the beach.

Soccer and all things fun...

We all went to the soccer together. This was Thomas' second international friendly match that he has attended live. That's pretty good for an 8 month old... My Nan knitted a beanie in the colours. So cute! We had a pretty good time, and Thomas has good photos to remind him of how great his parents are... :)
The latest match was a friendly against a Brazilian team and it was pretty good. It was put on by the Qld department of multicultural affairs, and was an "against racism" game. So we went along with banners flying and shirts on, and had a really great time.

An alternative view...

Here's one for Mummy too.....

Daddy's Boy

Thomas is such a picture of Carey. In every way he is like his Daddy. He is outgoing like his Mummy, but pretty much everything else including eyes, smile, face, temperament, and, yes, football team. He has a blues outfit too but he's only allowed to wear it if Daddy's gone to work already...

Quality Time

Now that I'm back at work part-time (blechhhh...) the time I spend with Thomas at home has become really special. When I was on leave, every day was great, but I didn't realise just how special those months were. Now whenever I get the chance we have some time to ourselves, whether at home or at the library or out at lunch, and I just take it all in and realise how amazing he is. I also want this for Carey too, as Daddies often get forgotten in the quality time factor, and I try to make sure they enjoy play time together. The other week, when I normally go shopping for weekly baby stuff, I just stayed home and enjoyed my baby. He's great. And I took him to Daddy to visit too.....Play time for Thomas and DaddyMummy and Thomas being silly

Dental Hygiene...

Thomas is such a little champion! We are in this dental health study and it's basically focusing on care of baby's and small children's teeth - we've all seen the kids with rotted teeth - it's gross. So we've been careful to watch for his teeth and make sure he cares for them...


New little teeth!
Keeping healthy teeth takes work!

As time goes by

It's really amazing how time goes by so quickly with a baby... Eight months ago we were childless (except for a bump) and time sort of didn't matter... well, we didn't really notice it passing. But with Thomas life is so much more vibrant and exciting - and fast!!

November 10th, 2008 - the day before he was born.


Tiny little baby just bornA month old or so...

A few months have passed...Six months old!! When did that happen???
Then all of a sudden heading to eight months??????????

Life really is more important - everyday is such a precious gift. Alone, you can become self obsessed and insular... and not really notice other people - but with a baby you are forced to look at everyday as a new day. It all happens so fast! I guess that's why people always say that having children makes you feel old. Amazing.