Latest checkup

Yesterday Summer had her first check up with Mr Burge since having her closure operation. He was very pleased with her progress and thought her tummy looked wonderful - as do we! He agreed that there is nothing she can't do now - not that her tummy has ever really stopped her doing anything! He doesn't need to see her for another year which is a lovely way to end this very manic 2011 we have had. New baby , new house, new pre-school and Summers operation is enough for one year - here's hoping 2012 is a little less eventful.

As you can see from the picture above Oscar has grown lots and lots and he and Summer have lots of fun together. She really is the best big sister!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Summers operation

Well after three years of waiting the day of Summers closure operation arrived (Monday 19th Sept) and we were all very anxious - apart from Summer who as you can see in the picture above was still her usual smiling and happy self five minutes before the op.

The operation took 2.5 hours and the surgeon managed to do a full muscle closure without having to use a patch. Even he was surprised that he managed this as Summers exomphalos had been so large. Summer was back on the ward at lunchtime on Monday and the picture above is her making a dinosaur mask on tuesday afternoon!

Oscar spent every day at the hospital too looking after his big sister. Above they are having a cuddle on her bed.Below Summer is modelling her new "flat tummy"!

We can't quite believe that our amazing daughter is home only two days after having her operation and bouncing around as if nothing has happened.

Introducing Oscar Henry...

Summer is now a big sister as Oscar Henry was born on the 22nd June 2011 at 16.13pm weighing 8Lb exactly.

She is a wonderful big sister - giving Oscar kisses and cuddles and helping mummy with nappy changes!

We have also moved house . Summer is enjoying exploring the house and garden!

Recent pictures

Above Summer is taking her dolly Pollyanna for a walk along the prom and below they are in Granny and Grandads garden.

Above is a picture of Summer, Daddy and Piglet at Marwell Zoo. We had a lovely day in the sunshine and enjoyed seeing all the animals. Below is Princess Summer in one of her new dressing up outfits.

We are all starting to prepare for the arrival of the new baby in June - Summer is very excited about becoming a big sister.

2010 Update

Apologies for the delay in updating the blog but I have unfortunately had flu since Christmas that turned into pneumonia - I am finding it hard to get rid of! We spent Christmas Day with Oma and Opa and then Boxing Day with Granny and Grandada. Above is Summer and Isabella in their party dresses.

In November it was Isabella's 2nd Birthday and we all went to her party at a local soft play. Below is Summer and Isabella enjoying the trampoline!

We also had a short break in Croyde during November . Summer really enjoyed making sandcastles on the beach even though it wasn't that warm!

Below I love this picture of Oma and Summer on their laptops! (Or tap taps as Summer calls them)