It was lovely to head to Cardiff recently to celebrate Auntie Berni's birthday (and see the bump!). Tahlia and Jory enjoyed lots of cuddles, whilst Zachary had a great time playing games and reading books with his myriad of (unrelated) Aunties and Uncles.
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| Cuddles with Auntie Berni and a much tinier baby |
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| Fast asleep in Auntie Steph's arms |
We also recently enjoyed a visit and tea with the Lewarnes. Jory was a little unsure at first about Uncle Aaron's beard, but soon got used to it.
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| Uncle Julian and Jory |
All of the Dobson children were delighted to have a visit from Auntie Vickrum, Auntie Beckrum and Baby Kalina (though not such a baby anymore...).
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| Happy Jory |
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| Kalina loves Zachary's slide |
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| Fortunately, Mummy didn't have to do too many tandem baby cuddles while the girls were here |
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| Darts Farm Maize Maze was the perfect size for little legs |
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| Shattered after all that riding |
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| Zachary's not sure if there's room for three in his tent... |
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| ...Turns out there's room for four, though Kalina isn't keen on the cramped conditions |
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| Chillin' out in the shade |
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| Zachary loves spelling, so had fun with their names |
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| Eating a tasty meerkat |
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| Hopscotch in the park |
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| Lunch time for some |
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| All finished! |
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| What's that smell? |
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| Teaching Auntie Vickrum how to tell the time |
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| One last cuddle before they had to go |
The recent church away day at the Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum was a wonderful chance for more cuddles and play...
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| Amy and Jory |
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| The Fowlers and the Dobsons |
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| Smiles all around |
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| Keeping them happy in the service |
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| Having races in the playground |
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| It all got too much for some |
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| Which is cuter? (N.B. Liz and Joanna not in the running) |
In recent weeks...
Jory has started moving! He rolls around everywhere; Tahlia remains stationary.
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| Jory was lying on the playmat just a few moments ago. He fell asleep here instead. |
Jory and Tahlia are lifting their heads and upper bodies well.
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| Tummy time! |
Zachary is enjoying playing with his little brother and sister, finding them more interactive than ever.
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| "We'll top him with green tomatoes. Yummy!" |
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| Zachary counts down to Jory's next roll |
Both babies are reaching and grabbing things, but Tahlia in particular will quickly clamp her fingers around anything in her view and immediately put it into her mouth, including Jory's hand.
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| Tahlia fancies some pork |
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| At first glance, Tahlia appears to be attempting to console Jory; in fact, she just wants to eat his hand! |
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"See ya next time!"
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