Bugs, Babies & Life Stories

Baby Parkinson MK 2 has a body, head, 2 arms, 2 legs and all the neccesary inside bits and the cutest little butt as it showed off at every chance!!!!!

The Ultrasound Lady had done everything she had to do except seen the heart and every time she tried to look the baby would roll over and stick its bum in the air (it is already a Parkinson), so I had to go for a walk and that didn't work so then she sent me off to have something to eat and drink, which worked when I went back in we still got mooned and then it rolled over and just layed there for her to do what she needed to do.

It was so reasuring to see that all was well and everything was were and doing what should have been. I have been stressing a bit over this one as I was 19 weeks and still had no kicks (the placenta is at the front like Caitlyn which I suspected, and I didn't feel her till 20 weeks). Also we have had a few friends have miscarrages or babies born with problems lately which have just scared me a bit. But I can relax now and enjoy. The sickness is pretty much gone, my energy is back (except to clean the kitchen, I really hate that at the moment!). Caitlyn is sleeping 12 hours straight at night now, so all we need is the dogs to do the same.

We started our Saturday with McDonalds for breakfast and then a fun train ride to Olympic Park with Uncle Dave & Aunty Dee at 9am. Once at the show with the "REST of SYDNEY" we headed to the Animal Walk that took us trough all the pavilions, especially the animals. Caitie got to pat a 2 day old chick, pat a sheep, say hello to a calf, a very large pig, a goat and some puppies. After this it was time to sit for a while, eat an ice cream and watch the Grand parade in the main arena. We thought about a pony ride but for $6 and we could guarantee that Caitlyn would chuck a wobbly and not get on we decided maybe another time. Caitlyn got her first show bags "Nemo", Banana's In PJ's and a Fairy Bag, which she has had much fun with since getting home. It was a very long and tiring day and after a train ride home Caitlyn went to bed at 6:30pm and woke up at 7am Sunday morning. It was an experience and I am sure there are many people nursing pram injuries after the day. Bring on the Hawkesbury Show and the back pack!!!!!!

I think it is now time that we face facts and accept that our BABY girl is now a LITTLE girl and growing up so very fast.

This is a picture of our 1st Size 1 Outfits and Size 5 Boots from the Girls Sizes 1 - 12 section and not the Baby Sizes 0000 to 1 section.

She is talking non stop and that is not an exaggeration either. Calls daddy and grandma on the phone and can turn the tv on and off when she likes. Has started to use the toilet even if some days it is rather hit and miss, but we are getting there, slowly. She loves to draw, play with her playdough, crawl through the tunnel and ride her bike.

She has also started to show signs of her parents determination and stubbornness, but nevertheless, she is still our little princess.

On Tuesday afternoon, after our latest Dr's appointment, which showed that the bub is growing well and has a strong heart beat. We headed off down the south coast to Huskinson for a few days to have a much needed rest and celebrate our 7th Wedding anniversary. We stayed at Pendlebury's family holiday house on Errol Bay. It did rain for most of the time we were there but that meant we could watch Hi 5, lay around, watch Wiggles, read a book, watch Hi 5, sleep a little, watch Wiggles, eat, watch Hi 5 and relax while watching Wiggles...... holidays with a 2 year old.

On Wednesday afternoon we went for a drive around Vincentia, Huskinson, Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin. We found a really cute little beach that had the greenest water and the whitest softest sand. We stayed there for 10 minutes before it started to rain again.

After another lazy day on Thursday we packed up and headed back home to a couple of attention staved and hungry dogs.

Saturday was a great day as we celebrated the marriage of very good friends Scott & Tamara.

It was a very hot day (ending with me suffering heat stroke on Sunday) and they had decided to have a 3pm garden wedding at the Sebel Resort Windsor (Rum Corps). I don't think they had anticipated on a 39deg day on March but all in all it was the best day, everyone looked beautiful and had a good time.

Andrew felt very privileged to conduct the ceremony and even though he does not like the stress involved in the official side of things (ie if he forgets something they are not legally married!!!) but he did love the opportunity to do this for them.

He did it!

He wore the dress, the cap and the cape and looked very sexy too!!!

It was a great night shared with family and special friends.

Now all we have to do is wait for the Baptist Annual Convention in September for accreditation and then on the 5th Nov, 2006 Andrew Parkinson will become

Reverend Andrew Parkinson.

It is all so very exciting!

Helping Daddy put on his tie at home

Andrew putting on his sexy dress

That's MY DADDY!!!!!

Receiving his well earned Degree

On stage proudly holding his degree

Today we had our second time at Kindy Gym and we loved it.

Caitlyn gets to jump on the mini tramp, crawl through the tunnel, walk along the balance beam, climb up stairs, do rolls on the mats and jump over blocks. It is such a great thing and she gets to do it with her bestest friend Tahlia.

We started our day with presents and then while Daddy went to his meeting Mummy & Caitie went to McDonalds for a special Birthday breakfast and a play in the playground.

The kids had a great time playing in the blow up pool (care of the Hibbards), sliding down the slipery dip into the pool, jumping in the castle, crawling in through the tunnels and eating way to many lollies and "Fishy" birthday cake. While the parents melted in the 4o deg heat!!!!!

Well, after much procrastinating, I have got this blog thing happening and will be posting more in the near future.