Having Lots of Fun

Zach never fails to get Caitlin laughing. Just tapping on the table had her giggling away. I didn't catch the full belly laugh but this is still cute!

Last Stop: Cockington Green

Our last visit before heading home was to Cockington Green, the miniature model village. Didn't get many photos again due to the heat but they have famous buildings from all over the world built in miniature scale versions, just like doll houses with all the detail. And to Zach's delight, some had buttons to make things move! We did get a brochure though which shows all the miniture buildings.

After walking around we decided to board the mini train and have another look in style.

Next Stop: The Dinosaur Museum

Our next stop was the Dinosaur Museum. Not sure what i was expecting but it was rather small and didn't capture Zach's interest for very long. Think we spent about half an hour there.

Next Stop: Questacon

Our next visit was to Questacon. With so many things to see and do and so many buttons to press for Zach and mummy and daddy, no photos were taken.

Zach had fun with water play, driving buggies, pressing hundreds of buttons (his favourite thing in the world is to press buttons!), watching lightening and so much more. There were about 5 levels with about 3 rooms filled with different hands scientific gadgets.

It has now officially been renamed The Button Place!

First Stop: Canberra Zoo and Aquarium

It was really hot in Canberra the weekend we were ther. Over 30 degrees everyday. Despite the heat we set out to the Zoo for our first outing.

Zach enjoyed himself and Caitlin was well behaved and slept through the whole visit. Didn't get many photos, but here are the couple we did get.

It was great having the Zoo and aqurium together. And it was great to get to the Aquarium at the end of the day and get out of the heat.

Everything was so open and close. Here we are watching a Snow Leopard have lunch. You can also hand feed tigers and lions with only a wire fench separating you from their teeth! We missed having a go but seen some others do it.

The whole day at the zoo all Zach wanted to see was the Kangaroos. Every exhibit he would ask "are we going to the Kangaroos now?" I was really hoping they had some!

Lucky for us they did and Zach was very happy to see them.

Zach's Big Bed

Recently we took a long weekend trip to Canberra to do all the touristy things. We stayed at Rydges in a 2 bedroom suite. Both rooms had Queen beds and and Zach loved having his very own BIG bed! He looks so small in it.

He usually sleep with a bed rail so i was glad to have him in such a big bed and he didn't fall out the whole trip. (Loved jumping on it too ha ha)

A Day at Zig Zag

A couple of weekends ago we made the drive up to the Blue Mountains for our long awaited Thomas and Friends experience at Zig Zag Railway.

Along the way we had to drive through a bush fire which was exciting for Zach. It was under control, not sure if it was back burning or not but it added a bit of excitement to the drive.

The day started with a train ride on some old carriages pulled by red engine James.

After about a 20 minute train ride we stopped at another station and walked down to the home of thomas. An old train shed filled with lots of things to do. But most importantly Thomas was there!

And Zach just had to touch him!

We spent about an hour at the shed blowing bubbles, getting tattoos, watching the model railway, having a go on the merry go round (which was an acheivement for Zach, the first time he has gone on a ride by himself!) and the mini Thomas ride on train.

Then it was time to get back on James and go the 20 minutes back to the station.

Caitlin was an angel all day and all in all it was a great day.

Little Miss Giggles!

This is by far one of my favourite pics of Cailtin, it captures her personality perfectly, she is such a happy smiley baby. It is very rare to get a sound out of her, she has these big wide mouthed silent smiles that are just adorable. Giggles are even rarer. She gives a little giggle when she's tickled but none of those belly laughs i love so much. Can't wait to hear her first belly laugh!

Best Friends

Here are some photo's taken of Zachary, his daycare friends and their brothers. They all get along so well and he loves when we have a gathering and they all come over. At Caitlin's baptism Zach had a ball with all his friends, we barely saw him all day, which is unusual if you know Zach!

Trying to get them all to look at the camera was impossible, here are our best attempts!

Zachary, Jack (Riley's brother) , Abbie, Jakob, Will (Abbie's brother), Brandon (Riley's brother), Riley and Brock (Riley's brother)

All dressed up....

We had a wedding to attend last weekend and here are my two beautiful babies all dressed up.

Caitlin's Bedroom

Here is a sneak peek of what i have done to Caitlin's bedroom. There are flowers and butterflies everywhere!

I had fun painting the walls, putting the border up, making the change table cover, Painting the coat hook and flowers on the wall.

And here's the lovely gift from the Sydney EB mums for my baby shower. A painted fairy mural with Caitlin name. It looks great in her room.

Caitlin's Baptism

Well little Caitlin Ann was baptised on Sunday 7th October 2007. After a rushed 3 weeks of planning and a rainy night the day went perfectly.

I originally planned the Baptism for December. I bought Caitlin dress from London and when it arrived it just fit her, so everything was moved up to October!

Both her and Zachie where very well behaved.

Here she is all dressed in her beautiful dress and bonnet.

Mummy's attempt at a home made candle. Zach's cost $60 Caitlin's under $10 and i think it looks great.

Colin, Jason, Caitlin, Melissa, Zach and Kimberley. Jason, Kimberley and Colin's sister Karen who is in London are Caitlin's godparents.

Brotherly Love....

Yes i know it's been a while, but i promise to try and do at least one blog a week.....

Well little Miss is 4.5 months old now and Zach absolutely adores her. He is constantly wanting to pick her up, carry her and play with her. She has also started to get excited when she sees him when we pick him up from daycare, constantly looking for him when she hears his voice (which makes giving her a bottle a pain!) and even looking for him in his car seat as soon as i put her in the car.

Here is a picture taken a month ago of my two angels.

A Little Angel

Caitlin 7 days old.

Welcome Caitlin Ann

Caitlin Ann Wheeler makes her entrance to the world at 8.41am on Friday 18th May 2007 weighing 3.580kgs (7lb 14ozs) and measuring 53.5cms.