Our Recent Exploits

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.

Cuddles with Auntie Berni and a much tinier baby

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.

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...).

Happy Jory

Kalina loves Zachary's slide

Fortunately, Mummy didn't have to do too many tandem baby cuddles while the girls were here

Darts Farm Maize Maze was the perfect size for little legs

Shattered after all that riding

Zachary's not sure if there's room for three in his tent...

...Turns out there's room for four, though Kalina isn't keen on the cramped conditions

Chillin' out in the shade

Zachary loves spelling, so had fun with their names

Eating a tasty meerkat

Hopscotch in the park

Lunch time for some

All finished!

What's that smell?

Teaching Auntie Vickrum how to tell the time

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...

Amy and Jory

The Fowlers and the Dobsons

Smiles all around

Keeping them happy in the service

Having races in the playground

It all got too much for some

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.

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.

Tummy time!

Zachary is enjoying playing with his little brother and sister, finding them more interactive than ever.

"We'll top him with green tomatoes. Yummy!"

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.

Tahlia fancies some pork

At first glance, Tahlia appears to be attempting to console Jory; in fact, she just wants to eat his hand!

"See ya next time!"