The Donaldsons in Oz

Ella & Charlie were invited to Darcy’s 1st birthday party this morning in the park.  Charlie played with the cars all morning, stopping occasionally to grab something to eat.  Ella played with William and tried to help keep Charlie within the confines of the park (he was determined to escape).

Darcy being taken for a ride by Grandma

Ella & Charlie

Happy Birthday Darcy with mummy, daddy and big brother William

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Harry celebrated his birthday while he & Mhairi were on holiday in India.  They came over for dinner tonight and we had birthday cake (apparently his third cake).  The cake was meant to be a surprise after dinner but the first thing Ella said to Harry was “that cake is hidden up there” while pointing to its hiding place.

Harry cutting his cake

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We enjoyed our last day with Greg, Laura & Lily – had a leisurely breakfast at Cowderoy’s Dairy, visited Ruby & Poppy in hospital and then chilled out in the garden in the afternoon. It was sad to say goodbye as we’ve all really enjoyed them staying with us.  I know that we’re going to hear “Where’s Greg?” from Charlie a lot this week.

Mhairi & Harry arrived home safely from India this morning (thankfully they were nowhere near Mumbai) and they came to visit Ruby & Poppy this evening with me.

Harry with Poppy

Poppy

Me feeding Ruby

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….which makes for a lot of splashing and lots of laughter from Lily, Ella & Charlie

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Much to Greg’s delight we’ve had some nice weather over the last few days and so we hit the beach!  Here’s the evidence.

Ella, Me, Charlie, Greg & Lily

Lily

Ella & Charlie burying Greg’s feet

Me, Ella, Charlie, Greg & Lily

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Poppy had her first bath tonight because she’s finally able to maintain her temperature.  The nurse helped and we put Ruby in beside her.

Ruby & Poppy

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Charlie spotted a Thomas ride when we were out shopping this afternoon – getting him off was another story!

Ella

Lily

Charlie

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I tookElla & Charlie into the hospital this morning to see their little sisters in their new ‘home’. Ella said “This is not where Ruby & Poppy live, they live in the other hospital”.  Here’s some pictures:

Cuddling Ruby

Cuddling Poppy

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Yesterday Ella & Charlie were messing about in the car and having fun singing along and generally giggling at each other.

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Ruby & Poppy were transferred to Sandringham hospital today – an easier drive for us but not quite the brand new facilities of the Women’s hospital!!  The staff at the women’s were fantastic and we’ll miss their support over the next few weeks.  Ruby & Poppy are continuing to put on weight and we’re hoping to have them home in a few weeks.  Here’s some recent pictures:

Poor Poppy when she was ill last week

Daddy and his girls

Ruby in her new home in Sandringham

And Poppy

Grandma with the girls

Alan, Ella, Charlie & I saw Grandma off at the airport tonight – she’s really looking forward to being home with Dad.

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