Kristen comes for a visit

On Wednesday we were graced by the presence of Kristen in our home, a big luncheon was held in aid of this and we also celebrated Kristen's birthday -albeit a couple days early.

Girls having a gossip while getting lunch ready

Unlike many childhood photos of Kristen and her cake,

she is actually smiling in this picture!

(It was always the norm for Kristen to be either crying or cranky in her birthday picture!)

Once again the little princess' -Alara and Kida, give a helping hand to blow out the candles

Happy Birthday Kristen!!

Relle is a year older

Once again on January 8th Narelle turned one year older,

although if you ask her she is 28 yrs old and will always be!

The masterpiece pinata cake made by Ma ma and me

Our little princess' helping to blow out the candles

The only way into the pinata cake is with a hammer

-smash away Relle!

One of the last times that Ma ma and Pa had all their grandies together

-a must have photo opportunity

Lexie and Alara come to play

With Ma ma having a sleepover at our house, Lexie and Alara came over for a visit to spend time with bubby Toby, Aunty Lou and Ma ma.

Alara chomping into some nice cool watermelon

Lexie cooling off in the sprinkler

That gorgeous cheesy grin!

Nana Marj's Birthday

On January 5th, Nana Marj celebrated her 93rd birthday. A cuddle with her latest grandchild was the best gift she received

The oldest and youngest Excell

Pa Pete having a cuddle with his second grandchild

Matt's Birthday

On January 4th every year Matt spends time with those close to him to remember and to remind him

just how old he really is.

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you.....

I'd like to see Chief Candle Blower blow out those candles!

Toby joining in on his first farm talk with Pa, Uncle Matt and Uncle Nat

Visit to Great Nana and Pa

Once home from the hospital we set off to visit Nana and Pa Altus to introduce Toby to his Great Grandparents

Nana having a cuddle with her 7th Great Grandchild

Pa saying G'day to his newest family member

Very proud Great Grandparents

And Toby makes three

On Monday 29th December at precisely 6:38pm after a trouble free pregnancy and 'textbook' labour

Toby Lucas Excell came into the world

The new Excell family

Dad very proud, Mum just a bit tired and Toby just minutes old

Toby 1/2 hour old and Dad still beaming




Toby's first bath, by the look on his face I think he is enjoying it!

Recovery time, such a cutie!

Although the photo is a little blurry, it is my favourite

Big Daddy and little man