Crazy lady ramblings...: Show & Tell

Sunday, 15 March 2009

Show & Tell

I got to see my little nieces and nephew on Friday! It was bitter-sweet, especially when they had to go, but I am so grateful that I got to spend some time with them. It was Charlotte's 1st birthday and we went to Hungry Jack's to celebrate.

Charlotte was unhappy the whole time, you could see how panicked she was, she wouldn't let anyone hold her except Alicia, and whenever she was in her highchair she would scream if she couldn't see Alicia. It was actually quite distressing. Lulu and Jordan on the other hand have flourished. They have grown up so quickly, Lulu is pretty much fully toilet trained and is going to kindy, Jordan is such a confident little kid! I made sure I got lots of cuddles and special time with each child.

And now for some photos of the day.

Playing on the slide!

Lulu & Aunty Becca

Charlotte with Alicia

The birthday cake

Jordan enjoying lollies!

Dad and daughter both looking sad

Mitch & Lulu

Blowing out the candles

Jordie & Aunty Becca :-)

14 comments:

Lollipop GoldsteinSunday, 15 March, 2009
It looks like a great day. I love the cake!
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AnotherDreamerSunday, 15 March, 2009
It looks like fun. I hear you on the bittersweet though. I always feel that way after a day with the nieces and nephews.
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PhotogrlSunday, 15 March, 2009
What fun!

The cake was really cute, too!
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The Steadfast WarriorSunday, 15 March, 2009
Glad you got to spend time with them. Looked like a great day!
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Beautiful MessSunday, 15 March, 2009
Looks like a great day! Those children are ADORABLE! the picture of daughter and dad made me heart hurt a bit. Glad you had a nice time with them.
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KristinSunday, 15 March, 2009
It looks like y'all had a wonderful time despite Charlotte's distress.

The cake is adorable.
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..alSunday, 15 March, 2009
Yeah, Charlotte's pics reveal a red nose and puffy eyes - that comes out only with a lot of crying!

Love the last picture of you and Jordie. It has come out well.

The cake looks yum. What flavour was it?
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AnonymousSunday, 15 March, 2009
What a cake! Looks like such a great day!!!
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'Murgdan'Sunday, 15 March, 2009
Awww.Sweet. And that is one cool looking cake!
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JuliaSSunday, 15 March, 2009
Awesome cake! Looks like a lot of fun - though I understand the bittersweet part.
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JellyBellyMonday, 16 March, 2009
i'm glad that you got to spend the day with them.

i agree that the cake looked so tasty!
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CaraMonday, 16 March, 2009
Even within celebrations like that there are a ton of emotions. Glad you were able to be there with them.
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mMonday, 16 March, 2009
Holy cake!
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AliMonday, 16 March, 2009
Glad you had a good Day with them they are too cute

Yummy cake too

Ali xX
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