All aboard...

Lisa (Gary's wife), Peggy (Gary's business partner/come family friend!), Gary, Christopher and Adam.

Me and my big bro, with sister in law Sue looking on...

My 40th Birthday Surprise!

J organised a limo to take us into London (big surprise!) and then an even bigger surprise was to find Adam, Sue and Christopher waiting in the limo too. So off we all went into London and we ate at the gorgeous "Roof Gardens - Babylon" restaurant in Kensington - this is somewhere I have wanted to go for years! Wonderful food and lots of Champers flowing!
The final surprise was that J had organised a private tour of the rooftop gardens (they are 7 floors up and have been there for 80 years!). They are currently being renovated and will re-open in April. We saw the flemencos, which was breathtaking and it was lovely to finally see that iconic photo from the 60's come to life!... What a magical evening - thank you my lovely man :0) x

No win... no fee...

"Have you had an accident in the last five years, that wasn't your fault?, if so please call injurylines4you!!"

Bono...eat your heart out!

This is Jed wearing his posh hat and sunglasses, that his Auntie Lou Lou gave him for his birthday.

He was trying them on, in preparation for a visit to Grandma in March!

Oh my goodness...

...isn't this the cutest ever snowman!!!!!!

I nearly cried when I saw the final result (must be the hormones!).

It's "SNOW TIME"...

... Jed went mad at the site of all the snow a few weeks ago. We were out in it most days.

Here is Daddy making a snowman with Jed. What a lovely Daddy you are!

Phewww.... all this playing cars has tired me out :0)

All Jed says now is "Play Mummy, play" or "Play Daddy, play". He even says it to the Postman!!!!

Sleepy Daddy's Girl...

J with his favourite little girl!

Lots and lots of fun....

The Birthday Boy - what a cheeky chap!

Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday dear Jed

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!!!!

Whooops.... I nearly forgot

Jed had his 2nd birthday (yes, 2nd birthday - can you believe it!!!).

We had a joint party with some of his other little friends and then we had a family bash afterwards and on the Sunday.

Thank you soooo much to Sandy for making Jed the Iggle Piggle and Waka Paka or is it Makka Pakka??? figures.

Me again... taking Minnie Mouse for a ride!

Anya and Celeste

Anya and 'Lest' (as Jed calls her!).

I will just lie here and look pretty!

You can't see from the photo, but her hair is definately growing fast now. Also, just for the record - she has two bottom teeth completely through now and two top teeth broken through, but not fully down yet!

Feb '09' (nearly 9 months!)

Uncle Gary, Auntie Lisa and Cousin Celeste...

...came over from Taiwan to see us a few weeks ago (Feb '09). We have had lots of fun with all the family (apart from Mum of course!).

By the way, in case you are wondering, this is NOT Winnesh...shame really. It is Switzerland (a 5 day trip so that Lisa and Celeste could see snow for the first time).

This is Cousin Becky on the left too...

Sleeping Beauty!!!!!!

My and my little sister...

...I look a little 'spaced out' in this photo and my sister looks none too pleased. I think Mummy had just stopped Dancing for us!!!

Do it again Mummy, as it makes us laugh (and the neighbours).

Hmmmm - my first taste of REAL food (well sort of!)

This is Anya after her first taste of solids (HIPP ORGANIC of course!). As you can see from the smile on her face, she really enjoyed it.

Mummy is dreading the messy stage - everyone keeps telling her she should embrace it, but it ain't gonna happen!!!

Ohhhh... Grandma, you are spoiling me :0)!

This is Jed after receiving a fabulous 'Car' outfit (hat, shorts and top) all the way from Tenerife! He loved it (especially the hat, as you can see!).

Jed's first PROPER birthday party invitation!

Jed was invited to Miles' birthday party - he received a proper invitation and everything!!!!!!!!!!

He loved it and cried when we had to say goodbye to everyone. He is quite the social butterfly.

My favourite photo of Anya so far...

...with those BIG eyes. She was about 7 months here (I think!). Time seems to whizz by.

Jed's favourite activity...

...Jed enjoying a bath (bubbles mandatory!). He always asks for Anya to join him - which is cute.

Chalk and Cheese!

This is Anya with her little friend Eva (about 10 weeks younger than Anya!).

Even though they are like chalk and cheese, hopefully they will be lovely friends as they grow up.

Anya - 4 months old (Sept 08)

Our Pretty Little Girl.

My belly hurts!!

Oliver...Oliver...Well a slightly gay version!

Jed with Anya's new 'AAT' on!

Mummy's Favourite Photo so far...

I think I just purchased BRADFORD & BINGLEY!!!

Whoops.

Soft...soft...soft

People often say that Jed looks like the little boy from the Loo Roll Advert!

These are a few of my favourite things!!!!

Broom... Broom...

Jed wrecking the car before he even starts!

"Uncle Adam... quick, how does this steering wheel go back in? and why are your trainers so white, by the way!"

Having a cuddle with Uncle Adam!

All the Fun of the Fair

Oh look, Jed is with James AGAIN!

Jed On A Wire

A rare day out with my brother and his family.

This is Jed's cousin James taking Jed on the Zip Wire. He absolutely loved it and went flying at the end.

FLOWER POWER GIRLIE!

Easily Annoyed by...

... This T-Shirt doesn't really apply to Jed because:-

- He loves pushing dolly prams at the Toddler group

- He loves putting things away in boxes

- He doesn't give a monkey if he gets caught!

- He loves bath time

**MAYBE THE PEOPLE READING MY T-SHIRT bit applies.

Our Gorgeous Daughter!

She is still so, so smiley!

A Cuddle with his Auntie Lynne...

...With Nikki looking on. :0) x

'AAT... AAT... AAT'

That is HAT to you and I. Jed constantly puts things on his head. We will be doing something and he will come up to us saying "AAT...AAT".

A Kiss For My Little Sis!

We are so lucky that Jed has really embraced Anya. She is the first name he says when he wakes up and he has to kiss her goodnight at the end of the day! Long may it continue. I am sure he is leading us into a false sense of security and they will end up fighting like cat and dog - like me and my Bro!

Deane Family Portrait!!!

From left to right:

At the back...

Sophie, Michelle, Daniel, Jake, Jed, Jason, Luc, Jessica, Adam.

At the front...

Jasmine, a proud Grandad Alan, and Anya.

Photo taken in Alan's back garden July 08.

Jed's First Haircut!

Auntie Mady kindly cut Jed's hair. He was such a good boy, but there were lots of distractions including Gabs, Frankie and lots and lots of toys!!!

Obviously Mummy has kept his first lock of hair and put it in his special box.

Just another cute photo!

Ohhhh... a lovely pressie from Grandma.

Jed very excited about his Formula One outfit that Grandma sent him! He put his hat on straight away.

The next Elton John...

Again this is all Jed's doing. He found these glasses in the office and ran into the bedroom with a big smile on his face. What a boy!

A star in the making perhaps...Well he does love playing the drums! Maybe he will be the next Phil Collins then!

It had to be done...

Our beautiful daughter! WOW, WOW, WOW.

Lots of cuddles from Grandma!

Grandma came over from Tenerife for two weeks. She spent the whole time either cuddling Anya or playing with our little man in the garden. He misses Grandma so much!!!

I'm forever blowing bubbles!

Jed's favourite thing to do in the garden... but it's not the same when Grandma isn't there!!