March

Well March has just flown by... I thought that I'd start giving you a monthly update

Markus started smiling at the beginning of the month, he has the most amazing eyes when he smiles

My wee little prince....Alyssa is starting early dressing him up

My beautiful Princess

Alexis was 9 on the 27th, the time has just gone so fast. She had a pink princess sleep over party. The girls were great we had pink food and watched the Princess dairies 1 & 2.

Markus had to join in on the fun, I don't think it will be the last time Markus will be wearing pink crowns.

Alyssa loves to play with the camera and she has taken these 3 photos, didn't she do a good job.

We moved up to the big bath this month, we still us the baby bath but sometime it is just easier to throw Markus in with who ever is in the bath or shower. He is crying above because Alyssa pour water over his head....not happy Jan.....

I toke our car into Inverness last week to be serviced, so i didn't have to wait around town all day Markus got his first trip on a train.

He was fascinated by it all and spent a good amount of time looking out the window.

My Boys.....

All in all we have had a good month, We are getting use to there being 5 of us. Markus is sleeping better, so that means Mummy is too.

The big news of the month is that Mike has applied for a job back in Australia, can we please ask you to pray for this, we are both feeling the call home. Please pray that this God's will, if this isn't the job for him that God may open another opportunity.

Till next post.....blessings to you all.....Naomi

trying to catch a smile

Markus was in a good mood tonight so tried to get a smile....and tried.....and tried.

Today Markus was weighted and checked by the health visitor, he was given the all clear. But my boy has grown so much he is now 11lb 4.5oz (born 8lb 14) and was 60cm long (born 52cm). We are slowly getting use to having him around. What an amazing gift from God!!!

Growing Up

Markus on the 16th March 7wks 2days

and at 4days old

these photos show just how much Markus has grown in the last 7 wks.

4 Weeks

Well our little man was 4 weeks old today. The past 4 weeks have been hard with many sleepless night and screaming fits and not just from Markus either. But it has been amazing. Having a baby in the house again is so lovely...tough but lovely. We feel blessed for God in trusting us with this little life, we just pray that we can raise Markus to be a true man of God.

My 2 favourite men, Mike and Markus

10yrs...

10 Years is a long time, is it not??? Well Mike & I are celebrating 10 years of wedded bliss (well most of the time). It doesn't seem like 10 years ago that I was getting ready to make a rather large step in life. As an excited 18yr old I was thrilled to be moving onto married life, all I'd ever wanted was to be married and have kids. Little did I realise God had plans to move us from couple to parents in just a few short months. Driving home from Inverness on the weekend Mike and I were saying we couldn't have guessed just all the great things that God had planned for us.

10yrs...3 kids....and living in Scotland

Where will God have us in 10yrs time???

Happy Anniversary Babe.....I Love You.

Bird Family

Before Mum left we took some family photos....or shall i say attempted to take some photos, not easy with 3 kids. So heres Mummy and Daddy Bird with their chicks......

The name....

A few people have asked about Markus' name, so i thought I'd post the link to Mike's blog announcement of his birth which will give you the details. From the very beginning we had decided that Mike would name a boy and I'd name a girl. Have a read of Mike's announcement titled "The fruit of my Loins"

Igloo anyone??

Over the past week we have had quite a bit of snow, at first it is great fun. But then it just become annoying, the road turn to slush, pathways get icy, and there is lots of wet cloth hanging around the house from children playing in the snow.
Lexy decided that she would make the most of it and make an igloo. Using a washing up tub she has gathered snow from around the garden, the hours of entertainment have been great as the girls have been on a mid term break. We are still only half way there, the girls are hoping that the snow doesn't melt till they're done building.

Watch out for the snow balls!!!!!

the apple blossom tree that I look at from my kitchen window. Isn't it just beautiful?

Early Birthday

Because Alyssa hasn't been able to share her birthday with my family we decided to celebrate her birthday 2 weeks early with Nana, Auntie Court and Uncle Zi. So Sunday the 8th became her birthday for 2009. We had presents and cake, it such a joy to see her little face light up at the excitement of being 4.

Her favourite gift is a toss up between her new scooter and her "electric" guitar.

Happy Birthday My precious Princess

Markus Xavier Bird

Markus Xavier Bird

Welcome to the world little man.....

We feel very blessed to have a little man in our family. We thank you all for you prays and blessings over the past few months. And look forward to you all meeting Markus.

With Love the Bird!!!!

He is Here!!!!! Finally!!!

Well it is with great joy that we announce that Baby Bird has hatched!!

Markus Xavier Bird

8 lbs 14 ounces

Born at 0640 on 24 Jan 2009

Mum and Baby are both recovering in Hospital.

Still Here

For those of you out there wondering what has happening on the baby front......well still no baby. i think that God teaching me a lot of patience's and contentment. At this stage at 4 days late I'm just taking each day as it comes. I'll keep you all up to date. All my family here are putting bets on.

I look forward to showing off my little boy to you very VERY soon.

Mike on radio

This past Monday Mike went to London (yes only one week before I was due) to do a radio and TV interview Premier Christian Media. The first of 2 radio interviews was aired today 17th Jan. He debates James Crossley, the co-author of his latest book, "How did Christianity begin? A believer and non-believer examine the Evidence" -check out amazon for more about the book.

Here is the Link. The debate doesn't start till about 14min in so fast forward or listen into feed back on the last program. You may need to scroll down to the archive at the bottom.......Enjoy!!!

Lexy performing in the National Youth choir of Scotland.

Sorry the photo quality is poor......On the 2nd of Dec after only 8weeks as a choir they performed for the mums and dads. They did as amazing job too.

Lyssa playing football....aka soccer.... at Nursery

I'm going to post a heap of photo for you all to enjoy, I don't seem have time to post otherwise.

Baby Shower List

Update...So there was no baby shower because I at 38wk could not make a decision, but we hope to do a shower once the baby is born. Just as well to cause Eleanor fell on Saturday and twisted her ankle...I'm praying for you my friend. I'll Keep you posted about the baby shower.
Luv Naomi
Well I know I haven't posted in a while, and my regular visitors don't get to excited. My friend Eleanor is throwing me a baby shower - Thank you dearly my friend - and thought that the easiest way to let people know what we need for our new little man was to post a list here. So here we go..

• Moses basket sheets and blankets
• Baby blankets for swaddling - most of mine are pink.
• Little socks, mitten's and hats
• Baby bath (I now have one)
• Baby Monitor
• Bouncing chair -here is an example
• Play mat
• Little boy clothes from newborn + ( I have about 15 outfits in total) (have been given some great hand-me-downs)
• Nappies, nappy sacks & wipes
• rain cover for baby car seat
• Baby creams and bath - prefer natural products
• Nappy bucket/pail
• Breast feeding pillow
• baby bibs
• muslins

Remember that this only a guide and Please don't feel that you have get me anything, i just want to able to share this special time with my friends. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday if I'm still here...LOL

Love Naomi