and then, we were five

September 19, 2011 at 6:32pm, 39 weeks & 2 days, 3.67kgs. 53 cms.
Maxine Therese

Welcome the latest additional to the family! We were expecting baby Max after another week but fate had other plans. Somewhat like Leon's, our doctor dictated Max's birthday as well so to speak. Checked in at MPH, it was just us two (Thess) most of the day, mostly waiting - partly sleeping. Everything went well and didn't take as long as Leon's journey. I felt Maxine took to her new environment fairly quick I guess - there wasn't much crying and she was content to sleep rather than make a fuss. Having seen her already from past scans, she looked exactly how we expected her - chubby cheeks and all. After making sure Thess and Max were safely back in the room, I went home to pick up the siblings to meet their new sister. Vivian wouldn't even consider waiting for the day after to see Max - the prospect of having a mini-viv was too much to pass up. Leon was understandably curious the whole time with this new being making weird noises but was just happy to see his mum after (almost) a whole day's absence.

We were all back home by the end of the second day. We could've spent another night at the (luxurious) MPH - it was already paid for anyway - but we all just preferred going home and sleep in our own beds.

Still feels unreal. We are five-strong now. How much more exciting can it get...:)

Eid 2011

We spent our Eid holidays here in Muscat at Grand Hyatt. We've been here several times to swim and dine-in but this is our first time to stay in one of their spacious hotel room. We enjoyed our two night stay swimming, walking along the beach, having relaxing massage(only for daddy), eating lunch near the pool, having room service and spending breakfast and dinner in their buffet restaurant (we all loved the grilled lamb chops, yum!).

 

School Vacation 2011

Sorting out her toys, clothes and other stuff for charity.



Putting them in the charity box.

Our bonding


Making her Yr3 scrapbook



Finished product - YR3 Scrapbook


AND of course bonding with baby brother

YR3 End of School Treat, June 29 - July 1, 2011

We spent two nights in Shangri La to officially start this year's summer vacation. This was also a well-done-treat to our school girl who did a great job in Yr3. Dad, Mum and Leon are so proud of you!

YR3 Roman Day, 19th of June 2011

Vivian dressed as Roman Goddess.

"It was a great day having our Roman Feast", we even had grape juice", said Vivian.

Father's Day, 16th of June 2011

Celebrated Father's Day at Grand Hyatt Muscat

Last Choir Standing, 1st of June 2011

The KS2 Last Choir Standing was held at the auditorium of Al Bustan Palace Hotel. Each year group from YR3 to Yr6 performed two songs, and were judged to be the best choir. The title and trophy went to YR6 but the most surprising part was, YR3 GOT THE 2ND PLACE beating YR 4&5 . As the newbie in this competition, parents of YR3 students were very proud of their performance and their accomplishments.

Leon's 1st Birthday

Leon's 3day birthday celebration


Thank you to everyone for your greetings, wishes and gifts!

Happy 1st birthday Leon Gregory!!!

LV: 12th month

Time flies soooo fast!
@ONE YR , Vivian weighed 8.8 kilograms and 72 centimeters long. Leon is 10.7 kilograms and 75.8 centimeters.
Milestone: They both started walking on their own.

Vivian's First Holy Communion, 28th of April 2011