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)

August-September 2010

At the end of August we flew to Berlin to spend a week with Oma and Opa. Summer took her doggy suitcase which she looked after all the way from Gatwick to Berlin. Below you can see Oma and Summer having fun on a see-saw.

Last Sunday Summer , Daddy and I cycled to Hengistbury Head for a picnic. It was gorgeous weather so perfect for a trip to the beach.

Below is a picture of Summer having her hair cut . Its got really long but she only had a trim. She was very good for the lady as you can see.

Summer is now two.......

Well, I can hardly believe it but Summer is now two years old! The weekend before her Birthday we had a lovely picnic with all of our friends at Christchurch Quay. The children loved playing on the swings and slides and the mummies and daddies were able to relax on the blankets!

Above is a picture of Summer opening one of her presents.

Above is Summer blowing out her candle on her actual Birthday which we spent with Granny and Grandada. The day after we all travelled to Weymouth for a long weekend. We had wonderful weather and it was very relaxing.

Mummys Birthday

It was ny birthday Friday so I took the afternoon off work and Matt , Summer and I went to Moors Valley Country Park to go on the train - there is a short video at the bottom (that Summer loves). It was gorgeous weather and we had a lovely meal out afterwards. Below you can see Summer studying the menu.

Here is Summer helping me blow out the candle on my Birthday cake!

April - May 2010

Well as usual we have all been very busy since returning from our trip to Berlin. Mummy and Daddy have been working hard and Summer has been having lots of fun at nursery including a trip to Moors Valley Country Park. The picture above shows Daddy and Summer on the train at Moors Valley.

We have been to two Christenings. The pictures above and below are from Isabellas Christening - Summers cousin.

Easter Pictures ...

Summer and Granny

Opa, Summer and Oma

Dancing with Daddy and Oma

At the Reichstag with Oma and Opa

Our beautiful girl