2006 ? what 2006 ?

Where did 2006 go ? I cant believe that its new years this weekend. We've been home for one week now and the days just seem to melt. its 11 then its 2 then is 6 then its 9. crazy. Champers is still a bit battered and bruised which is making sitting up for the night feeds hard. I'm very very proud of her, she's such a trooper. Little Otis aka 'oink' sure loves his milk. A few more snaps of the little man for all those adoring fans below. He's filled out a bit already, and at his last weigh in had put on a whopping 400+ grams.

We're Home

We're home. No more buzzer. No more bossy midwives. Just the three of us. Otis seems to like his new digs. Here's a few photo's to keep you all going till next time I have more than 5 minutes to myself. Champs (the great) is doing pretty well. Still sore, as to be expected, but is feeding our little man like a trooper.

xxx love to all and merry christmas. we're going to sit back all three of us and watch the carols. j

Welcome Otis Lucas Smith

Otis Lucas Smith - 18.12.06

Its a Boy - Welcome Otis Lucas Smith. Born 18.12.06 7pounds 3 ounces.
good healthy, if not a bit bandy with a big head, little boy. Little nick on his forehead
which no-one knows what its from, but all little tuff nuts need a scar. Champers is doing really
well all things considered. Very Very proud. xxx josh
More to come with more time ( i wish ).

Birthday, but no baby

Thankyou everyone for all your birthday wishes. We got some special things and were made to feel very loved on our birthday/day's. Big thanks to Phoebe & Coco for her special cards, and Madi, Marley & Tash for there birthday cake laden visit.

Our day comprised of wake up and say happy birthday. Breakfast with the Smiths ( but not all of them & not the band). Home for a spot of lunch and retuning a few calls of birthday messages. Cricket and some presents. Birthday cake with the Firmans. A little middle eastern feast with Sylv' to finish off.

We were both very lucky with clothes, books and all sorts of beautiful gifts coming our way, so thank you all. We managed to not unwrap one little package, so although it may have been fated, we managed not to have our first little one on our joint Birthday. Love to all and Christmas wishes. xx josh

Our Christmas Tree

Hi all,
hope everyone is well and looking forward to Christmas. Josh and I are very pre occupied with thoughts of baby, this December certainly doesn't feel like Christmas nor our birthday month. We have made no plans for set itineraries as we cannot possibly commit to going or being anywhere as the due date is 21st.
Josh is still crazy busy and trying to free up some time in early Jan so he can be at home and we can settle into things as a family.
We will be lying low and enjoying being together as a family.
I have made a huge Christmas cake that is soaking in brandy...yum yum. and a ginger bread tree. I am sure any new addition news will travel fast amongst our lot......Love to all and best wishes.......

green spotty dress

Hi all,
bubs is due in 2 weeks.....Mel brought me this green spotty dress - it has been a ripper !!
Walked back from the bottle shop this afternoon with a hip flask of brandy in a paper bag for soaking the fruit for my chrissy cake..
Josh is really busy and trying to free up some space for when bubs arrives.
We will have a very mellow Christmas whatever the timing as baby is due on the 21st and any time either before that or after....
had a swim in the local pool yesterday, very nice.
I hope everyone is well and looking forward to the festive season. We will put up a tree this weekend - love the tree and the beautiful lights.

Love to all.
xx

- Welcome -

Hi Guys,

This is our new blog - you can use it to keep track of us and all the events of the smiths over the next few years.

We cant believe its Christmas soon, & as most of you will know not long now till we have our first little bub. Champs has finished work and we're doing what we can to get ready (not sure what you can do) , without doing too much. Baby is very busy and not allowing fantastic rest for champers (but as everyone keeps saying, I'm sure its not going to get better).

<-- This is my Beautiful wife a few weeks ago (36.5 weeks)

We'll be adding to this regularly, along with a few snaps along the way. Hope your all having a great festive season, and enjoying the company of loved ones. We hope to see you all in good time. As you may well understand its a little difficult to plan to much in at the moment. We'll keep you abreast of any news, I have all your mobiles in my phone, so as is the way in these times, I'll txt you with any events once they've happened. Thank god its cricket season, its a nice time of year to be around home waiting. Bloody Australian pitches (I'll get to that another day). Go Aussies. Until next time

xx Josh & Champs & ?