Olivia and Madaline's Christening........

On the 2nd of March, Claire and I were Godparents at the Christening of Madeline and Olivia, twin daughters of Karen and Luigi (Karen is an old work colleague of Claire from Bath). It was also their first birthday, hence the cake which Luigi made (and was up until 1-30am the night before finishing it!) As you can see Emilie adores them, and so does Jakob in his own way! Some pictures from the day........

Videos of the Children.....

Emilie holding Ruby whilst Jakob sings to her!

Jakob's Band with Emilie on the recorder!

More Pictures of the Children......

Pictures of the Children now that Ruby is growing and Emilie and Jakob have had their hair cut!
(Daddy was in trouble for having Jakob's hair cut so short!)

Jakob's Birthday....

Watch out, Watch out - Jakob's about! and on his tractor which was his Birthday present!

(and doesn't half hurt your shins!)

Jakob and his Friends at his 4th Birthday party at a local soft play area called Whizzy World. They had great fun running around and playing on the climbing frames and slides etc.

Jakob and his Birthday cake - But which one is the monkey?!?

This is Jakob Dressed as an Astronaut - Design by Daddy! He loved taking "huge" steps around the house pretending to be on the moon!

More Pictures of Ruby......

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Claire and Ruby are home...

Claire and Ruby have now returned home from hospital. Both are doing fine although Claire has strained her chest and stomach muscles during birth and is having difficulty breathing after exertion - this should reduce with time as the muscles heal.

Jakob holding Ruby for the first time! With Emilie and Claire's Mum, Bev, visiting also.

Ruby being held by big sister, Emilie, with Mum and Big Brother!

New Arrival

Neil and Claire are proud to announce the arrival of baby Ruby Grace Jennifer weighing a hefty 8lbs 15 ozs on Thursday 17 January at 12-50pm. Mother and Baby are doing fine - more details and pictures soon ..........