What no blogging???....

I'm keeping a secret blog at the moment which I'll share with you all in a few weeks - stay posted....

It's about time for some more pictures so here's an update on the last few weeks.

A sunny morning in the park

Doesn't everyone sleep with a dinosaur in their mouth??

Helping Daddy paint the new playroom

Getting up to date

Hi guys - such a long time between chats and I've really missed being in touch with you all. I know some of you are very faithful and check in regularly which can be so frustrating when a blog isn't being updated. Last time we caught up Noah had just celebrated his first birthday and we were recovering from his party.

Two days after that I started Uni and literally straight away was given an assignment worth 60% of the unit grade - very daunting. I've been working away all morning and I have the first part ready which is due in tomorrow. I feel I have earned some time to chat with my internet friends.

Noah is doing so well and growing like a weed. He is so mobile and can go up and down the stairs like a champ plus he loves to climb all over everything. (Fun for him - scary for Rob and I) Walking is not happening yet but he is certainly showing signs of progress and shouldn't be far off. He is so full of personality and is learning new 'tricks' all the time. He loves to wave and clap and can point out his nose and his head with a bit of prompting. It's so fun to teach him new things and watch them click in his brain.

During the week we had a very strange incident when Noah's cot fell apart while he was sleeping in it!! Luckily I was awake and heard a noise so went investigating. The baby shop and the cot manufacturer all sprung into action quick smart and we had a new upgraded cot delivered and installed by the next afternoon. A bit frightening but Noah slept through the whole ordeal so all's well that ends well I say.

On Saturday was Rob's birthday so we had some lovely family time and several catch ups with family and friends. Noah really enjoyed the celebrations and seemed to understand something special was going on. He loved having all the visitors and really put on a show for everyone with all his funny little ways.

Out and about on his birthday trike

All the kids enjoying bath time

A belated birthday visit to Banjo

Waking Daddy up on his birthday morning

But can I get a drink if i do this cute face??!!

A rare family shot

Thank You, Thank You, Thank you.......

Well the party extravaganza has been and gone in a whirlwind but it was all so much fun. Thank you so much to each and every one of you who came and celebrated, sent gifts and sent love across the miles to mark Noah's special day (well actually it has been like a week long festival).
As I've made very clear this was a really momentous occasion for me for lots of sentimental reasons but also because I have been attending kids parties for years, making cakes and dying to have the chance to do it for my own precious child. At last I've done it and I loved every minute of the stress, chaos and mayhem.

Of course in true Murphy's Law style Noah got sicker and sicker as the week went on culminating in (what we now know was) a painful ear infection yesterday for his party. He really did his best to soldier on and put on a happy face but he was not his usual bubbly self at all. Luckily there were, what seemed like, hundreds of other kids having a great time and that kept him very entertained and helped him forget his pain for a couple of hours.

Thank you again everyone and I'll leave you with some photos of the fun.

The first photo of the 1 year old - still in his cot and a bit shocked to have a sea of faces greeting him.

Already not feeling well on Thursday's family celebration

Yes that is drool down the front of his shirt - when will it stop???

Thursday's Cake - Noah's first chocolate!!

Ther morning after - he crawled around all day Friday with those balloons in hand

Daddy and Noah got a round of applause as they made their grand entrance - have you ever seen such a cute but oh so sad giraffe!

The much anticipated cake

Excuse me are you talking to me???

The hundreds of blow up animals were definitely a hit

Hannah making the most of the colouring in table

Taya enjoying some bubble blowing fun

A wish for you........

Dear Noah,

One day when you read this I want you to know that today is one of the most important days of my life. You will never remember this 1st birthday and in fact you will have others that you will enjoy much more but to me this is the moment I will always treasure. Your birth was hectic and a little unexpected on this day 1 year ago and some of the usual joys were stolen from me. I could barely hold you as they whisked you away - I had just a few short moments to take in your perfect face and then I only saw you in photos for the following 3 days until we were reunited. Nobody can steal you from me today though. You are my son, my pride and joy, my greatest masterpiece and I treasure you. Nothing I have done before you came matters now - you have given me clean slate with which to live my life. I am not Kirsty Beggs or Kirsty De Roach anymore I am first and foremost Noah's mummy.

Today we celebrate your arrival in our lives but we also celebrate your journey. You have come so far and every day you change and surprise us. We are all on a wonderful adventure together.

You are my joyous, spirited, inquisitive child and I love you. Your smile lights up a room and your laugh is like music. Your tiny hand can send a shiver of happiness right to my core when you take my hand or stroke my face late at night. You are challenging but delightful. You are silly but also wistful. You are carefree and caring.

I wish for you a lifetime of happiness and all the joys that a life rich with friends and family can offer. Happy Birthday Noah Love mummy

Happy Birthday Noah

This morning you were greeted in your cot by Mummy, Daddy, Aunty Megs and Jake and Abbey - I'm sure you know it's a special day. We have already had fun opening a couple of presents. One in particular came from your friend Brianna in NZ and her mummy had very cheekily filled the box with colourful glitter and confetti - what a mess but what fun. Last night daddy and I decorated the house ready for your party tonight and your smile spread from ear to ear when you saw all the pretty things hanging from the ceiling. Today you are spending the day with Nanna because mummy has to go to Uni - I feel terrible but I know you will have a great day and be very rested for tonight's festivities. Happy Birthday Baby Boy (oops Big Boy!!) See you tonight.