Mother's Group

Every Thursday the kids and Mum's get together for playgroup. For the most part the kids play well together with the occasional hair pull or stealing of toys.

Thanks to Kathrin for taking these photos.

They don't let me out!

Even though Jayden is not walking yet (or crawling for that matter) by himself he loves standing and assisted walking round the house.

The photos are at our front security door....

Jayden 8.5 months

Time is flying by and I can't say that I have taken many photos recently. Jayden has been great except recently he got sick for the first time and it threw his routine out a bit. I even had to go back to settling him and not just put himself to sleep. Thank goodness that is gone and he is back to settling himself at every sleep!

We had our first of our regular Sunday breakfasts last Sunday and it was very nice to see everyone. We look forward to catching up with whoever can make it next month.

We loved Aunty Erica's hat..where's Jayden?

I'm practising the intelligent look Mum...

Did someone say a Big Breakfast was coming?

More Jayden Christening

More photos from Jayden's Christening

Jayden's Christening

On Sun 1 Feb, Jayden was christened at St Mary's Anglican Church where Nath and I got married. It was a lovely day. Jayden was a gem and had a sleep in the car just before the service. Afterwards we went to White Rabbit Bistro at Yeronga for lunch. The food was delicious and things kicked on until about 3pm. Thank you to everyone who was able to share Jayden's special day with us.

The Kloboucek Family and Godparents (Peter and Peta Laslo)

Let me at the candle.....

With Great Grandma

Playing with our friend Sam

Australia Day Party

We had lots of fun at our Australia Day party yesterday. Lots of good food, lots to drink and lots of friends to catch up with.

It was an interesting start to the day as the tarp that Nath, Peter Laslo and Darren set up the previous afternoon had not only fallen down in the morning, it had broken an awning and bent a tentpole at 90 degrees. Hmm... engineers??

It also didn't help that it rained on and off during the day so we were running for cover a bit but I think everyone had a good time and for those who left before dessert (I know who you are!) I am saving some pavlova for you. Not to mention the fruit flan that Ann brought and the chocolate dipping sauce from Kath.

How was the food Nath?

The remaining party goers in the arvo...

Nath's parents

I'm not sure I want to admit to being related to this lot - my brother Darren and Mum & Dad.

Peter & Peta Laslo

Am I cute Mum?

I shouldn't have had that 10th beer!

Day at the Tweed

We had another wonderful day down at the Tweed last weekend with the Laslo's and their 2 dogs - Abbey and Rocco.

They're just about my size Mummy..

Upside down Daddy...

Uncle Laz's latest convert to fishing...

Day at Maleny

Beware, crazed turkeys inhabit the land around the lake.

Nathan, ever fearless, chased the mad beast from the picnic site before it could pick up baby Jayden and carry him off for winter dinner.

For the last day before Nath went back to work we made a trip up to Maleny, Montville & Mapleton. We had a lovely picnic and it wasn't too hot which was good. We had lunch at Lake Baroon and minus the ants and a few flies was very enjoyable. Jayden was good and was fascinated with the grass.

The poor little guy didn't get much in the way of sleep just a couple of 30mins naps in the car so he was a bit sick of the car in the end but it was a lovely day.

First Christmas Part2

After brunch at home with the Foster's on Christmas Day, we went over to the Kloboucek's for a late lunch. So much food! There was pork, fish, and salads galore! Also lots of chocolate, dessert and nibbles. Jayden tried his first mango and loved it. Again lots of pressies and lots of pressies for Jayden. We stayed over so we could have a few drinks and didn't have to rush home to put Jayden to bed.

Boxing Day was just spent lounging around with the Kloboucek's and eating the many leftovers from the previous day.The Kloboucek family Christmas....

Opening pressies.....

The man in his throne (& Mum)..

Relaxing on boxing day.

The best Chistmas present of all!

Our little man (or not so little). He was 6.5 months at Christmas.

First Solid Food

Sorry for the delay since our last post. We started Jayden on solids after we got back from holidays in November. I have to say that he loves all the food we have tried so far - rice cereal, pumpkin, potato, green beans, carrot and zucchini. We have also given him banana, avocado & pear. I can't say that he is all that keen on avocado or banana but we will try again later with those. He is now on 3 small solids meals a day - breakfast lunch and dinner (plus formula). We have also given him rusks to chew on as his 2 bottom teeth are coming through.

He loves the highchair but is definitely impatient for food once he is put in the chair. Don't mess around with his food (takes after his father)!

He is definitely more interested in the solid food than formula. He is getting better at getting more into his mouth but I'm sure that will all change when he demands the spoon to feed himself. I will enjoy this relatively clean time!

Attempt 1 with rice cereal - I think some of it went in the mouth....

Bring on the food...

Mmm pumpkin....


Loves the highchair at Nanna & Poppy's place

Loves chewing on the rusks

First Christmas Part1

The Klobouceks had many Christmas celebrations starting on Christmas Eve when we had the Foster family over for drinks (and chinese takeaway - very xmas!). Mainly to open some presents (predominantly for Jayden) as we would be pushed for time fitting it all in on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day arrived nice and early for us as per usual Jayden was up for his early morning feed at 5am but went back down around 6.30am and gave us a little bit more time in bed! The Foster family arrived for brunch around 9.30am and we had a lovely meal of mini quiches, ham & cheese croissants, eggs benedict with smoked salmon or ham (or both!) and fruit salad with greek yoghurt. Lots to eat and lots of quality time spent with the little guy.

It has definitely changed Christmas Day for us. It was great to watch Jayden open all his pressies and have just as much fun playing with the ribbons and cardboxes that the toys came in.

We then went to lunch at the Klobouceks for the afternoon on Christmas Day (see next post).

Isn't this what you are supposed to do with the bon bons?

Or maybe this is.... No, that's just my father (boys did I get some weirdo genes!)

Out of all the pressies from Nanna & Pop, I think this one is the best. After all, I can fit in it!

Christmas Day with Great Grandma