LACHLAN TURNS TWO!!!

I SERIOUSLY have no idea where those 2 years have just gone. In the past two years, we have moved into a new house, I've started a new job, we've settled into 'Canberra Life' again, we've had some of the worst nights sleep, watched Lachlan in amazement how he grows and thrives and had some of the biggest belly laughs at Lachlan's bogan behaviour. Yes, that's right, our son IS a bogan. But a well-loved Bogan. xx

Continuing on from our 1st Pirate Birthday theme, I went with Under The Sea this year. I think it will be my last year picking out themes as I am sure Lachlan will tell me in no uncertain terms what he wants next year.

He's Finally Caught Up!

I threw Alan a (if I say so myself) FANTASTIC 30TH BIRTHDAY PARTY this weekend! It's not the best photo in the world, but the cake once again ROCKED!

4D Ultrasound - Awesome!

Alan, Lachlan and I all went for the 4D Ultrasound today. Shloma was in such a good position right away and they got some really good pictures. Lachlan was well behaved and even pointed to the screen a couple of times and said "BABY". He still isn't aware of it all yet, but I am hoping a little near the end!

SHOWERED IN PINK

Bel and Lexi threw me a FANTASTIC PINK Baby Shower today. It was SO hot outside that we had to have all the blinds closed but despite having to have the cooler on full-blast, it was a great afternoon! I'm so grateful to have such wonderful friends to go to all this effort and 'shower me in pink'! Thank you girls! xx

Tracy and I Are Doing It Again!

We are almost exactly the same amount of weeks apart in our pregnancy that we were last time. Weird!

IT'S A GIRL!!!

Cute Mommy Graphics and Layouts

Baby Copeland is officially a GIRL!

I've been feeling GIRL for a while now, Alex gave me a gender prediction, Rachel said she felt girl as did Leah, but it's nice to finally get a colour to the baby, so to speak!!!

18 WEEKS

I can't believe it's 18 weeks already. This pregnancy is flying past me at an uncatchable rate. I'm seriously going to blink and this baby will be here!

Nuchal Translucency Scan

Get results back next week but looks good. Baby was not being terribly helpful in positioning itself for the scan but had a nice strong heartbeat and good movement!

Pregnant With #2

It's Official! Lachlan is finally going to be a big brother!!!

We actually found out for certain on the 8th of June when the Dr got the blood results back but the day before I couldn't contain myself. I HAD to tell someone! I told Lachlan he was going to be a big brother and he just did his usual "Hnn" and went off to play with his toys.

When Alan got home, Lachlan gave him a little box. Alan opened it and there was a photo I had taken of Lachlan and I (and itty bitty embryo) in a frame. Under it was a little card that said:

Photo: 20c
Frame: $5.95
Finding out there are actually 3 in this photo: PRICELESS

Underneath was the digital pregnancy test. Dad is super excited!!!

I Miss Mum

I thought it would get easier year after year but I don't think it does. I miss her like crazy still .........

I'm Anal - So What?

As Candida rightly pointed out, yes, I should have been in the military.

MATCHBOX TWENTY !!!

Beth and I saw MB20 in Sydney a week before this but Kat, Beth and I went and saw them in Canberra. THEY ROCKED!!! Look forward to seeing you boys again!!! I'll be 40 I swear the next time they come out!

Nick And Tammy Got Married!

No photo's to show, but I swear, Alan and I DID witness them getting married. For a photography nerd, I don't know how I managed to not take any photo's!

February Gone Already?

A quick summary of February in photo's!


Lachlan's First Handheld Nectarine. Needless to say, it was loved!


Lachlan just LOVES going to the park. If he's having a tough day, his teeth are bothering him or he's just a bit house crazy, going to the park ALWAYS puts him in a good mood!


I love these photo's that I get with Lachlan and Eva or Les. I just adore how much they love him. They are always so supportive of Alan and I as parents. It warms my heart when Lachlan and Grandpa play on the 'family' statue at their house.


Connor's Naming Day! The Macilhinney's are finally a family!

Cutest Godson Possible?

This is a photo of Rory, our Godson. He'd just finished eating his birthday cake! He's only a few weeks younger than Lachlan but it's amazing how different they are. I'm still hoping that he'll be kind enough to give Lachlan some of that hair. I thing Charity has had his hair cut twice or so now. Crazy. Jealous!

JANUARY IS KILLING ME

The weather is zapping all of me strength at the moment! No news really to update except that I am growing bigger every minute but despite being a huge hot mess, I still love being pregnant! AND I finish work on the 30th January - WOOT!!!

Our awesome Doula came and took photo's yesterday! I LOVE THEM!