Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Jordy's Birthday Party

Well, this is my attempt at a pool cake - I think I must find someone to bake my cakes next year!!!

Still battling to blow out the candles - she eventually asked Callyn to blow them out for her!

The Mc Donald Gang!

Fun in the pool with Monique - the best babysitter on this planet!
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Monday, March 30, 2009

Birthday Girl!

When we heard Jordy stir this morning, Callyn and I rushed through to wish her Happy Birthday! Callyn was so excited and sweet and had to give her a big kiss and hug!

These presents were opened so quickly that i didn't even get a chance to take many photos!

We had a mini party with candles so Jordy could practise blowing out candles for her party tomorrow. She battles a bit and spits more than blows! She had been trying for at least half a minute here!

We lit the candles many times!
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This and that

Keeping warm after a swim!

Autumn leaves are really getting quite yellow.

Ready for church. Jordy loves her "new" shoes. Nanna got them for Callyn many years ago and Jordy has now claimed them!
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Mothers and Miracles

Fun with friends - Micaela and Ismaeel

I love walking on the balance beams - and I'm not wearing a nappy!



Painting is a messy business!
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Mothers and Miracles

Dancing is fun!

Helping the teacher pack up is also fun!

Now I must concentrate...



I love playing the drums!
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Adoptia Weekend

Last weekend we went to Willem Pretorious nature reserve for a camp. We belong to an organisation for parents with adopted kids. Callyn immediately made friends and shared his little cars with John. They played until 10 that night. in fact we hardly saw Callyn the whole weekend because he was with his new buddies!


This was our chalet...

And this is the huge pool. There is a smaller pool in the background where our kids swam.

The Free State has such beautiful sunsets.
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Bye, Bye Audi....Hello Honda!

This is Donovan's new Honda Accord Executive

It is a lovely comfortable car with all the gadgets a boy/man desires!

My precious pumpkins!

Jordy's pj's are a gift from Grandpa and Nanna - soooo cute!
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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Our precious little girl


Dear Jody

Two years ago this evening, we were waiting for you to be born. We were so excited and couldn't wait but you were obviously quite happy inside and decided to wait a bit! We were so worried and it was such a stressful night. At about 1am on the 31st March, we rushed your tummy mommy to a big hospital as she was in so much pain and you were also getting a bit distressed. There, the doctors and nurses could monitor your heart beat and also give your tummy mommy something for the pain. She slept for a few hours and by 4am there was still no change so the doctors decided to do a C Section. I was so lucky to be invited into the theatre to see you being born. It was the most wonderful experience of my life. I actually saw the two doctors pull you out of the tummy. Your daddy heard you screaming and he was outside the theatre. I was allowed to touch you and talk to you while the nurse checked you and cleaned you up a bit and you stopped crying and gazed into my eyes. I fell in love with you then!

You have grown into such a sweet, lovable little girl and we all adore you. We love the way you clown around and make us laugh and we love the special bond you have with your brother, Callyn. I can't wait to celebarte your birthday with you tomorrow.

I love you lots
Mommy
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Autumn

Jordy wanted to carry her baby on her back like Teresa carried her the other day. Sadly Teresa is leaving on Monday to be with her kids as her mom is sick and can't look after them anymore. Callyn and Jordy are really going to miss her. Callyn even stays with her if I have to pop down to the shops etc.

Our leaves are starting to change colour. callyn enjoyed posing for the pics. There are many more with many different poses - maybe he'll model one day!!!!

Hooligan child!

Another pose!
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A normal, fun day in the Mc Donald household!

I caught Jordy trying to make the great escape! She heard Donovan in his office and just had to go and see him!

Our friends had 4 calves at their house so we went to check them out. Jordy loved patting them!

Look at those curls!

Very happy to have Roxy home after her opperation - she was spade and Chucky was neutered the same day!
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Ready to go.....

Look at me jump.....

Coming, Daddy.....
My three nudists!!!!
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