Parties Galore!

Hi There,

Well, since my last blog (which was a little while ago now), we have attended a few parties. The first being Harry's Pirate Party for his 1st birthday! I haven't got many photos of it, so the best thing would be to see Brad & Deb's new blog (the link is on the right). I just have two photos that I needed to share with you... the first is of Pirate Scary Pop, and the second is of the birthday boy obviously quite chuffed by all his pirate looty.





The photo below is of Jess wearing Daddy's Pirate Hat which was taken when we got home... typical of Daddy, forgot to actually take a photo of his daughter wearing her getup... mind you, all it was was a red shirt with a jolly roger and the following slogan "YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF MILK"... well, I thought it was a good effort! Hand-painted too!



We've also had my work's Kids Christmas Party, which was held at the Chermside Aquatic Center - this saw Jess have a great time in the pool! We had no tears at all this time, so each venture into the swimming arena is definitely getting more fun!

Further info... we have had our first giggles since the last post! These were very exciting, and saw Mummy needing to perform all sorts of head-banging manoeuvres in order to gain a reaction (We'll see what damage it caused in later life no doubt...), but at least it worked! Now there's no stopping Jess... full of beans we are... laughing and giggling all the time now - it's very cute! I also managed to catch an action shot, for which I was extremely happy - even if it did cause a crick in the neck!





We've also just celebrated the Thomas Family Christmas last night (a little early, but it's the even year which means we don't spend Christmas Day with Damien's family, it's my family instead this year). So, we all scooped the pool with goodies, and Jess was overly spoiled... but certainly not complaining. Unfortunately, we left the camera at home, so I have no photos of the celebrations, but Deb is going to put her photos up on their blog, so keep watch to see them! I will be taking photos as the Christmas celebrations continue... there's plenty more to come!

Well, hope you all have a great Christmas, and I'll post again after the festivities have petered out...

Love to all,
Mish

A Few Firsts...

Hi Again!

Well, since I last posted, we had our first dip in a pool! Our first taste was in a floaty contraption - not such a big hit...

But, once we were out of that and clinging with dear life to Mummy, it appeared to be not so bad after all!

What a relief for Mummy! Thought we weren't going to like the water for a second there! The shame of it all!!! But, thankfully, we regrouped, and enjoyed our self. Yeah!

We also introduced Jess to LuLu - her dolly. And, as it turns out, LuLu was a big hit - now we just need to get Jess used to associating LuLu with bed time - and not Mummy or Daddy!

We also had our first positive tummy-time experience, where we didn't start crying immediately, and actually gave me time to take a photo! Here's the evidence!

In other news, Rozzie had a boy! Yeah! Levi David John Niven (see their blog for the updates!) - and what a cutie! Exactly 11 weeks younger than Jess - a destined playmate for sure!

Apart from all this exciting news, I really can't think of much else that's been happening, except that (surprise, surprise), the Tinsel Tart has already been at it, and, yes, the Christmas Tree is up and decorated! Now I just need to get Dames motivated to do the lights, and we should be in action! At least this year I've got an excuse for being over-excited about Christmas (even if Jess won't have the foggiest idea about what's happening, and no doubt the wrapping paper will be the most exciting thing)! But anyway, you get that!

Well, 'spose that's all the news for now, so I'll be updating again soon (after Harry's 1st Pirate Party on the weekend... how cute!).

So, in parting fun, I'll leave you with a few choice photos... hope you enjoy!

Cheerio,
Mish!

Me and my LuLu... the best of buddies!





No, really Mum... it was her!




... What can I say... aren't I cute...

All's well!!!

Hi there again!

So, to let you in on what's been going on... parenting! Jess is being very good, she gives us even more sleep now! She goes to bed at around 7:30/8:00, and she wakes up at 5:00 in the morning! What a good little girl to her mummy and daddy!



Jess has become quite the chatterbox with her new found talent of "aahh-ooo" (I tell everyone that she says "hello", because that's what it sounds like) - what a talent she has!

She talks to her elephant, her Mr Bee, and of course, Mummy and Daddy. She also was talking to Na the other day, and Jason (my workmate) got a few chats in on Melbourne Cup Day.

Went in to my work on Melbourne Cup Day for a free feed and to show off the kiddo, and I think she was a bit of a hit. It was great to see everyone, too!

Went and had lunch with Roz & Dan, and Ari of course, (See their blog here) at the Wynnum foreshore on the weekend which was nice (should be any day now Rozzie... I hope!).

Also, in other news, Jess's Big Cousing Harry turned 1 yesterday (Tuesday), but the party is not for a couple of weeks (a pirate party), so when that happens, we'll put up some piccies of that!

In other stuff, I can't really say too much has happened, except that everything has been going really well! Certainly can't complain about parenthood - I love it!

Well, better go now,
Love Mish!

Time Flies!

Hi All,

Wow, what can I say... time flies!

I can't believe that Jess is already 7 1/2 weeks old! She already looks completely different (well, maybe not completely, but she's certainly changed) from the early days. And, well, i'm biased, but isn't she cute!
















The last few weeks have been great - she's sleeping well for Mummy & Daddy, and letting us get out and about during the days - a nice life! She even was good enough to sleep for Daddy yesterday so I could go and get a haircut! Whew, what a relief that was!

The last time I got my hair cut was the day before she was born (thanks Mel!). I should have known she was a girl, hey, waiting patiently until after I could go and get my hair cut and coloured.

Well, our neighbour has had a little boy, Joshua, their 30 days apart, so Jess has got a very close paymate. Poor kids, I'm sure their going to be teased by Daddy about being boyfriend/girlfriend for the rest of their lives... Oh well, Josh's a cutey.

As for milestones, we've been getting quite a few smiles, although, it's very hard to catch them on camera... the stupid delay on the digit camera! By the time the photos taken, all I get is the tail-end of the smile! Anyway, you get the idea.




















She's taken quite a liking to the elephant that my Uncle Trevor, Aunty Cathy & cousing Bethany bought for her (thanks so much for that - it's really cute!) - as you can see! Also, she now has an appreciation for the rocker (good news for us!)

We also had our first trip to the beach, which ended up with Jess asleep with her feet in the sand. No actual trip into the water - it was too cold... I wouldn't even have gone in (although, that didn't stop my nieces & nephew going in)! So, we just milled in the sand for a little while... at least we left with beach evidence... their was sand all on her carseat... oh well.

The other exciting news, my nieces Brielle (sister's daughter) turned 3 (and got stuck into the cake), and Esther (sister-in-law's daughter) turned 4 (nice photo Dames, got the cake, but cut off Esther's head).

Brielle	Esther

Also finally got a photo of Jess & her closest cousin in age, Zane. Getting the photo was a bit annoying, because they both kept staring at the fan, so Tan had to manouver herself between the kids and the fan to get them looking at the camera!

Anyway, better go now... due to wake up any time now!

Mish

It's a Girl!! Hi everyone!Ok, so a lot has happened in the last few weeks!!!I'm proud to announce the arrival of our little girl, Jessica Fae Thomas!Jess was born on the 28th August, 2006 - she shares a birthday with her cousin Emma (at least there's 6 years between them!). Jess was 3.790 kg, and 54cm long - so, she's quite a long little lady!I can't say how more excited both Dames and I are at the arrival of our gorgeous little bundle, and are chuffed at how cute and good she is - she gives mummy between 7 and 9 hours sleep every night already! What a good girl! (I hope it doesn't stop!)So, it's nearly feeding time (again), so I'd better go, but enjoy the photos, and i look forward to seeing any comments anyone posts up!Lots of love,Mish, Damo & Jess

Hi everyone!

Ok, so a lot has happened in the last few weeks!!!

I'm proud to announce the arrival of our little girl, Jessica Fae Thomas!



Jess was born on the 28th August, 2006 - she shares a birthday with her cousin Emma (at least there's 6 years between them!). Jess was 3.790 kg, and 54cm long - so, she's quite a long little lady!





I can't say how more excited both Dames and I are at the arrival of our gorgeous little bundle, and are chuffed at how cute and good she is - she gives mummy between 7 and 9 hours sleep every night already! What a good girl! (I hope it doesn't stop!)



So, it's nearly feeding time (again), so I'd better go, but enjoy the photos, and i look forward to seeing any comments anyone posts up!



Lots of love,
Mish, Damo & Jess

It's been a while...

Hi there!

OK, so it's been like forever since I posted anything, but what can I say... I've been busy?? Well... that'll do as an excuse anyway!

The time is fast approaching (as you may well imagine), for the arrival of our bundle of joy. At the moment, it's all going on track, except for the revelation that we're having a giant - well, according to our last scan (taken on Friday at what we thought was the 32 week mark), our child is in the 93rd percentile for its' gestation... or... it could be in fact that we're not at 32 weeks at all... but that we're actually at 34 weeks!

I guess this means it might not arrive on Pop's birthday afterall (31st August - what we thought was the due date)! In fact, in might actually arrive on Jamma's birthday (which is the 10th of August)!

A lot has happened since my last post - not suprising considering that was in February, and it's now July... but we've gained another nephew! Hooray!

Zane Tyler Pappalardo was born on 7th May (my birthday)! So, lucky me! Little Zane is exactly 25 years younger than me! Pretty groovy if you ask me!! So, Brielle is now a big sister, and I think has come to terms with the fact that Zane is here to stay. I think Zane was about two weeks old when she said to Tan (my sister), "Mummy, we take Baby Zane back to the hospital now?". Ummm.... I don't think that Baby Zane is going anywhere in a hurry! Sorry Brielle!

Isn't he adorable! Chubby bubby!

And, oh, how cute is this picture of Tan, Brielle, and the new arrival!

Anyway, for now I'm going to go, and hope that all goes well over the next few weeks (supposed to be 8, but apparantly it's more like 6...).

Will promise to post again soon!

Mish

New News!

Ok, so, I can't wait any longer - most of you will already know, but why not let the rest of the world in on our excitement?

An heir is in the making! We had our first OB visit today - very exciting, and got our second look at bub - looks alot more like a baby now!

Well, due date is 31st August 2006 (Pop's birthday - I think he's a bit excited...), so, could be a good Father's Day gift for Dames!

Well, I'll let you know how progress goes, but for now - just trying to stay awake!


Cheerio!