Oliver and William had their third birthday on 8th December. I couldn't help looking back through some of our earliest photos of the boys that morning before they woke. This was their first day at home after spending three weeks in the Special Care Baby Unit. They didn't even reach from my hand to my elbow. It is so hard to conceive of now.
An early photo of William with Grandad.
Uncle Rowan and the little boys.
Tiny Oliver and his favourite little teddy.
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And now after that little trip down memory lane we zoom through the next three years to the morning of their third birthday. Prior to this birthday the wrapping paper had always been the greatest point of interest. Times have now changed! It was ripped off without a moment to spare!
The boys received some German Bruder trucks which are very lifelike and contain plenty of interesting doors to open and shut. This truck is a cattle carrier.
William's favourite present was his Superman costume. He has become an absolute devotee of Superman over the past couple of months. Since receiving his costume he has hardly had it off. It is all I can do to peel it off him at night to get him into the shower!
We had a fantastic birthday party at home again this year. Inger and I made a birthday cake each. Oliver has a great interest in tea and coffee cups so I made his cake to represent a tea party.
William continues his interest in telephones so Inger made him a fabulous red phone.
The highlight of the party for all of the children was the bouncy castle. There was non-stop bouncing for over two hours. The boys were in tears when the man from Jay-Jays came to collect the castle!
Two gorgeous little guests, twin sisters Abbie and Lily.
Our family room in party mode. We had lots of balloons hanging from the ceiling.
The moment William had been waiting for - blowing out the candles!
And then - cutting his cake.
Mia exploring the contents of her take-home party bag.
More bouncing..........................
Britta and Tom were on hand for crowd control!!
Their experience shows!
Time to go home but not before a shot of our twin group.
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Parenting Advice: Save the Superman photo. It will become an invaluable tool in your parenting discipline toolbox in about 10-15 years. It is called the embarrassment tool. Trust me on this. Kim (The Voice of Experience)
I loved the photos of the boys opening and playing with their gifts. William in his alter ego "Superman" outfit is adorable. I have no doubt of his ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound!
I loved the pictures of the boys opening and playing with their new toys and the one of William in his alter ego "Superman" suit. I haven't a doubt that he could leap tall buildings in a single bound and save Metropolis!
Of course, my very favorite is the one of William with his Granddad but I enjoyed seeing Rowan holding the two boys as well.
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