Introducing Caleb...

It's about time we got some photo's up of the newest member of our family. Caleb is already 9 days old and just adorable (of course!). He arrived on Sunday 25th May in Dubbo, 2 days early, weighing 8 pounds 10 (3.9kg). His brothers adore him - they are constantly asking where he is and if they can hold him. Being one of four girls myself, it's amazing how the tables have turned and we now have four boys!! We love it!

A quieter couple of weeks (thankfully!). There's been plenty to do though what with washing baby clothes and preparing for the new arrival (less then 4 weeks to go!).

The Cobar Show was 2 weekends ago and a lot of fun. The boys enjoyed everything, especially the dodgems, fireworks and chooks. Paul went on the dodgems EIGHT times, partly because he loves them and partly because you are not allowed on them at 35 weeks pregnant, so Paul had to take each of the boys (more then once of course!). Isaac surprisingly wanted to go on the ponies and he loved it enough that Jacob was brave enough to go on one after he watched Isaac. Jacob is now walking around saying he wants a dog "this big" and a horse "this big" (he motions biggish dog and small horse). A couple of the photos are below, which aren't great but you get the idea...

It seems lately as though the boys are competing to see who can be the most helpful. They are now helping with numerous household chores which mum is loving and which will be very useful when the new baby arrives. The following photo is the most recent job they have learnt to help with (we have to work on the folding though)...

The house is quiet again - literally. Paul has taken the 3 boys out to the bush this morning, so the house is very quiet - especially after all the visitors have left and Rachel has moved out. Paul and the boys should be back by now so I reckon they've discovered V8 Supercars is on and are watching it on the old tv we have out on the block. :D

We had a great time with the family when they were here for the wedding. Paul's brother and his family stayed a bit longer and it has been so nice seeing all the kids play together, without too many squabbles! Actually, for having 6 kids under 7 in the house I thought is went pretty smoothly!

Some of the photo's taken...

Grandparents with most of the grandchildren!

Siblings & partners

Isaac and Michael - cousins

Isaac

Cousins - Joshua, Nicole, Michael, Jacob, Jeremy, Isaac.

As promised - photos of the event of the year in Cobar. :) More to come later...

Quick Update

The event of the year is approaching fast with only 2 days to go to Rachel and Rob's wedding (Paul's sister) which is being held on Saturday 5th April 2008. Everything seems to be under control and we will be inundated with family and friends arriving to attend the big occasion - none of them are staying at our home until AFTER the wedding however as there is just no room until Rachel moves out!

There are no new developments in the area of house building. We are awaiting a plumber. It's been about a month now so if anyone out there is a licensed plumber and would like a job in Cobar, let us know!

The boys are oblivious to the goings on of the approaching wedding, but I'm sure once everyone starts arriving and dropping by they'll realise something big is happening. I'll post some photos after the event.

Yes, Jacob is now 5. He had a great day, loving each and every one of the presents that he opened. Dad and Mum had heaps of fun playing with the new lego too. :D Jeremy and Isaac enjoyed it just as much - they helped open some presents and also helped to eat the edible ones! The cake was a big hit, made by Paul. Photos are below as promised...

Have you met Buzz?

We've had Buzz almost a year now and amazingly he seems to be thriving. The boys love playing with him but it doesn't happen all that often as they haven't gotten the hang of picking him up by themselves yet. We are also wary of them opening the cage by themselves as our 5 chooks seem to take an unhealthy interest in him. Jacob is great at feeding and looking after him though. We need to get him a friend, and would love to make him a 'proper' cage. Jacob wanted to call him Lightening McQueen when we got him, but Buzz is what stuck.

Jacob turns 5 in a few days. The boys have been looking through birthday cake books for the past week and have lined up all the cakes they want for all their birthdays - the list will probably last up until they are about 30!! After much consideration Jacob has requested a Race-Track cake and has picked out which matchbox cars he wants to put on it and where they'll go. We have secretly gone out and bought a V8 Supercar Matchbox Car to put on it - he has been fascinated by these for a while and will be so excited to get one. He was also asked what he wants to have for dinner on his birthday and has requested Tacos. I'll post pictures after the event!