Bath Time

The very first time Isabella had a bath in hospital she cried and cried. Each time from then on she has started to like it more and more. Now she kicks and plays and really seems to have fun.

This photo was taken on the 17th December 2005 as her Oma was giving her a bath. Both of them enjoyed it.

Isabella's First Christmas

We had our first Christmas with Isabella, something that was very special. Our first Christmas together as our own little family. Christmas Eve was spent with Jochen's family, as that is when the Germans typically celebrate Christmas. We made a starter of Brushetta and an entree of cocktail prawns and everyone was so full that we didn't get to the roast meats and salads that were to come until about 10.00pm that night. Christmas Day lunch was at Mum's and we had the most wonderful feast, followed by presents and then Mum's very yummy Christmas Pudding. Big pig that I am I had two serves. That night we were meant to head back to Jochen's parents but we were both so tired and full that we decided to stay at home instead.

This photo of Bella was taken as we were unwrapping our presents at Mum's, she just loved being surrounded by all the wrapping paper. Next year she may actually be a little more interested in the presents that she receives.

Oh and don't blame me for the clothes that she was wearing on the day... her Aunty Kell dressed her and thought that she looked wonderful. Can't say that I really agreed but then I still think she is gorgeous no matter what she is wearing.

Welcome to the World

Jochen and I would like to proudly introduce to the world our beautiful daughter

Born at West Gippsland Hospital on Monday 7th November 2005 at 2.43pm. I will post all the details of her birth soon - lets just say that it certainly wasn't one of the best experiences of my life, well not until we got to hold her anyway.

I'm so sorry that I haven't written anything for so long or posted any pictures or anything at all. This little girl is such a time eater... the days just fly by.

Once we start to get into a routine hopefully I will be able to find the time to bore you all with all the details of just how gorgeous she is and all the wonderful things that she does. But for now I will leave you with a couple of photos of her. The first taken on 9th November, two days after she was born is referred to by me as the 'chicken photo'.


The second taken on 12th November, 5 days after she was born shows her up close and personal.

Awww, isn't she gorgeous!!!! But boy has she changed in just over 7 weeks.