Omokoroa Hot Pools

We had a wonderful time at Omokoroa, in the Bay of Plenty. The hot pools were gorgeous and we had them all to ourselves. We played Marco Polo and 'Find the hairband.'

Yum!

Cutting the grass

Mates

Adam and Ted are great mates. Adam tolerates having his feet licked and Ted tolerates having his fur pulled. Both love a good tummy rub.

Move over, Anne Geddes!

This is the result of a couple of days of feeling sick and not getting around to the folding.

Adam update

Adam is growing fast. This week he slept through the night four times! Woohoo! Last night was a different story, though, with lots of chatting from Adam about midnight, then again at 4.30. I had visits from Josephine and Grace in between, both reporting bad dreams. Josie said that she dreamt there was a spider on her pillow, Grace said hers was too horrible to talk about. Just needed to let me know, though.
Adam had a bit of a cold over the last few weeks, but is feeling great again. The nurse said his thighs were 'ideal' when she gave him his immunisation last week. Wouldn't we all appreciate a compliment like that!

A Big Day

Sunday, 7th August was a beautiful day for our family. In the morning Adam received a name and a blessing, and in the afternoon Grace was baptised. Both events were sweet and sacred. We are so thankful for the many kind people around us who helped make this one of our most memorable days ever. Life is good, and we are grateful.

Rich

Grandad

We really enjoyed Grandad. It was so great to have him here, reading stories, coming to kindy, running errands with us and giving the occasional tickle.

No 5

Life is chaotic, but Adam manages to sleep his way through it all. Lovely little grins are peeking out now and then. He is sturdy and sweet.

Aunty Alice

What a lovely visit from A. A. She spoilt everyone and we cried when she left.

Cosy

Grandma is here!

It is so great to have Mum here for 10 days. The children love being with her. She has found a devoted follower in Ted, who follows her around and gazes at her adoringly.

Babe in the manger

Adam was six days old when the girls created this wonderful "manger" for him to lie in. Though I initially refused to put him in there, I was convinced at last to let him sample its comforts. He loved it! He stared at the ropes of beads placed artfully around the edges and felt warm and snug.

Baby

Adam is great baby. As my midwife says, "he's read the manual." He eats well, settles well, sleeps well. A couple of times he's managed six hours at night. He has a worried little face, and every so often I look up to see him giving me a penetrating gaze. By the time I grab the camera, though, he is staring blankly at my ear again. I love the smell of a new baby - pink and warm.

Jude

Jude flew over from Adelaide to look after the children while Adam was being born. She also managed to take care of the house, meals and my sanity as we waited and waited and waited...
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Jude!

Adam's first bath

I can't say Adam enjoyed his first bath. There were four of us all cleaning him at once, poor darling. Thankfully the interest in bathing little brothers has quickly waned.

Adam comes home

On Wednesday 15th June, Rich and Jude came to pick us up from the hospital. We drove to Josie's kindergarten to pick her up too. She was so thrilled to be driving in the car with her new brother! It was great to be home again.

Adam is born!

Adam Andrew Hunter was born at 1.57pm on June 13 2011. He weighed 3.875g or 8 pounds 8. He has blue eyes and soft brown hair.