Free Again. First Stop Bannockburn.

Swings are BLISS...

An Upgrade to Regan's Kitchen and Replacement Deck

Owen in the Garden

Gaye and I arrived back home from the Sydney trip just in time to catch up with Regan and Owen who were on their way to Deidre's place. They are down from Shepparton to take Owen to the Royal Children's Hospital where Owen is going to have another procedure done on his kidney.

Big Announcement...

Gaye has been spending the last couple of weeks in Sydney with Vic because she has not been feeling very well,,, because,,, SHE IS PREGNANT.... Wooohoo... Ooops Have I mentioned Regan is also PREGNANT TOOOO. ... This pace is baby central.... Since I have retired... it has only been 6 weeks, soo much has been happening it is hard to keep up on the blog.. Congratulations must go to Eila who will be a great Grand Mom once again. No photos of course. But that will be rectified soon.

Maddie and Owen Meet Santa

That Santa fella certainly gets around, last week he was in Shepparton with Owen, this week in Sydney with Maddie.

Deidre's 50th

We all celebrated Deidre's 50 birthday last Saturday. well most of us did. Unfortunately Gaye was still suffering from a dose of the flu and couldn't make it. Little Owen got dressed in his best country western shirt to come along and help celebrate.

Owen is Baptised

Owen was baptised at St Bernards Catholic Church in Fryers Road Belmont.

His godfather is Regan's brother Craig and Godmother Regan's friend, Teresa.

First Day at the Beach for Owen

Monday was a particularly nice winter day so we took to opportunity to introduce Owen to the beach. Initially there were no clouds in the sky and we could have stayed for hours. Unfortunately we had to move on when a cloud did came over dropping the temperature considerably.

Hi Cousin.

Madeleine and Owen say hello.

Owen Escapes

Owen finally escaped hospital and arrived home on Sunday. Here are a couple of pics showing how jubilant he is to be out of that place and how much he adores his Gran.

Owen Michael Enjoys Easter

Today is Easter Monday and Owen is enjoying a little nap at the Royal Children's Hospital. Still in the Neonatal Ward, but now out of the humidicrib and into his own little bed. And the feed tube removed. A great step forward. The urologist has concluded that the valves are working OK, and will be doing a little camera inspection tomorrow.

Owen at 40

Dropped in on Regan and Owen at the Melbourne Royal Chlderend Hospital after work on Thursday afternoon. Owen is 40 hours old here.

And Now.... Here are the Pics