Rainy Days - 28th March

Well, we finally got some rain the other day in Melbourne.

Abi thought it would be a great idea to try out her new raincoat and gumboots. She also thought that her horse would like to have a play outside and get some fresh air.





Cold days are also good for playing in the inside cubby. Emily loves to play with her big sister, it's somewhat of a rarity that Abi is happy to let Emily join in her games.

Trip to the Beach - 21 March 07

The girls decided to make a trip to visit Aunty Sarah in Geelong before the warm weather disappears forever... We all had a lovely day hanging out at the Eastern Beach, swimming in the pool and playing on the playground, and of course eating ice creams and oysters for afternoon tea (not together I might add).





First we had a picnic lunch with the seagulls.

Then Aunty Sarah and Abi decided to do some fishing.






Abi thought she better go in for a close look at the fish and see if she could catch any.








Emily, of course, thought it was all very funny from her vantage point in the pram.

Games we like to play - 17th March

Here are some games that Abi and Emily like to play.

Pushing your little sister over, disguised as tickling...

Luckily Emily is able to hold herself up now, well mostly anyway, before doing a full face plant.











Playing Peek a Boo from behind the couch.






Riding bikes at the park.

Moomba - 10th March

Over the long weekend in March, Ba and Pa came for a visit. We all went to the Moomba festival along the Yarra. It was a great day, even though Abi wasn't feeling the best. Aunty Sarah popped in for a quick bear ride as well. It's amazing what a bucket of fairy floss can do for someone who is feeling unwell - instant energy release !
Emily decided a whole bunch of grapes would be good for afternoon tea since she wasn't allowed any fairy floss.

January & February 2007

The girls relaxing at home under the tree.



















I do love to wear my beads !




























Feb 07
















Doreen country fair... a good excuse to see Dorothy the dinasour.

Abi playing in her new cubby. Feb 07

Christmas Holidays 2006

Christmas 2006






























On holidays - Phillip Island.
















Holidays are great !!!

October & November 2006

Our Trip to Adelaide October 2006






















October 17th 2006 - Abi turns 3



















Abigail's 3rd B'day Party



Happy 3 rd B'day Abi















Emily 4 months



















Our trip to visit Aunty Sarah in Geelong. Lots of fun at the beach and then a big rest on the couch.

July to September 2006

Here's some photos of Emily's first few months and Abigail's first experiences of being a big sister.


It's tiring being a big sister and being a baby.







Walker Family. August 2007
Abi and Scally with their beads on.










Emily 8 weeks.



Playing under a cubby house.





Flying a kite with Poppy

Welcome Emily Elizabeth

On July 24th 2006, Emily arrived to join the family. At nearly 10 pounds (4.5kg), there was no way she was coming out naturally. An emergency C section was called for when her heart rate jumped and she was getting distressed (she wasn't the only one). All ended well, and we have another beautiful baby girl.




Emily 2 days old














Emily 4 days - looking just lik her big sister. Compare the photo of Abigail (in the archives).

Here's Abi and Emily before leaving hospital.

The story so far ... Abigail 2 - 2.5 years

More adventures for us all after Abi turned two. Some photos below....


Abi goes into a big bed October 2005









Dress ups are fun!
Horse riding at Christmas time 2005














Beach babe. Christmas 2005
The Walkers at Dreamworld - Wiggle World











Daddy and Abi at the Commenwealth Games. March 2006.