It is spelt Sofia!!!!

Loved the blog, NZ. Sounds an amazing place. Take Care both of you and Happy Birthday to Amy for the 7th! :)

Glad you are alive and well - I had just said that I hoped you were ok as hadn't heard for a while. Will be in touch later as we are anout to go out. I leave on Tues-home Wed-sad to leave but will be glad to get home-I don't envy Alison living here-so isolated without car but fine if you can get out and about. Ella is as lovely as ever and Sofia is doing good. Glad Amy got your wallet-I can imagine the fireworks! Bye for now-lots of love -Mumxx

Hi -viewed latest photos-your photographic skills are brill - scenery fantastic.

Ella now brilliant and loves Sofia to bits, the first day of seeing the baby was a bit overwhelming for her but she is back to normal now and loves her role of big sister. I have had so much fun being with Ella-she has been a treasure and I am going to miss her so much.

Sofia is a good baby and your sister is doing really good.

I leave here on the 4th so next week I will be back in Wales-gosh it'll be a month to the day since I left.

Carry on enjoying NZ and all its beauty. Lots of love - Mumx

Hello tinkles, brilliant photos. Jay and I have just viewed the lot in a casino in Spain. It looks beautiful and so do you. I really missed you on Friday but we survived!! Jay says hi. he is looking forward to meeting you both when you get back. We are drinking far too much but nothing new there really!! Off to Barcelona in the morning woo hoo. Have fun on the sheep shagger beer xxx take his back legs out of your wellies!

Should have written "doesn't understand"

Also forgot to say that Alison is really doing good but obviously tired, no wonder she was home 4hours after giving birth! Hard to rest with a little 2 year old who obviously wants her mummy time. Alison is brill though and really gives her that whenever she can. Dean adores his two little girls and his face in the pic says it all about his reaction to Sofia's arrival!

Sorry for not being in touch - now seen your last blog-fantastic!

Baby Sofia Is gorgeous - Ella loves her to bits but bless her she is fretful as she really understand what is going on but it's early days yet. Not sure if I am getting an earlier flight back but will decide in afew days time.

Take care and check e-mails there are some lovely pics of your new niece.. So you now have two drop dead gorgeous ones.

lots of love -Mumxx

Hello-just read your blog-it is amusing! Your beloved Spartacus is really objecting to something-could it possibly be your driving Andrew! Many a vehicle has been put through it!

Well glad that the only reason for you to go to a hospital is to treat your hunger! Sounds as if hospital food is much better than back home!

No new baby yet, it seems as if the baby has settled! Alison has midwife on Wed-I think they'll be surorised to see her as for the last 2 appointments - Alison was told only a matter of days!

I have been here 2 weeks now and am pleased that I can be of help and of course I am loving my time with Ella who is so comical and gorgeous. I will keep you posted of any developments!

Read Dad's entry- I really am amaxed at his culinary skills -must be a latent talent as I never knew he could cook! ( 31 years married!) As for watching what he wants on the tv, well for someone who always has control of the remote??

To Amy and family - was so sorry to hear of your very sad news- please accept our condolences.

So that's all from me for now-hope spartacus will settle now! Love you -Mumxx

Just made pasta, bacon,onions and pasta sauce with side Salad getting very house trained. finished off ironing and thought I would contribute to you blog before I retire for night. Spoke with mam in texas just now she's off to do a puzzle with little Ella. There's you lot in NZ there's the rest of the clan in Houston and little old me "home Alone" ? something gone wrong somewhere. aw! sad little old man that I am. "only joking least I can chose whats on the telly. Have a good time in NZ. enjoy!

Hi-spoke to Dad earlier and he asked me if I'd seen you new pictures w, well I hadn't but have now and once again impressive. Andy don't ever tell us that we drink too much. I think you best keep your opinions to yourself after what I've just viewed!

I like your car and the tent-how calm were you setting up! Last time you put up a ent in readiness for a weekend away you ended up in The Vale because you Mr I got stressed out! Happy camping!

All for now as I best go to do Nana duties-in my glory here in Houston with Ella and it is nice to be of help to Alison but I do miss your Dad lots-getting sloppy in my old age! Not long now before granchild no2 makes an appearance-exciting or what?

Have a good time and I will let you know as soon as your new niece/nephew arrives-lots of love -love youxx

hi aunty amy

i got your post card and i just want to say a big thank you mummy is saving them for me in my baby book!

i cant wait to hear all about your travels.

lots of love Austin J xx

p.s. i am very clever 4months and sending u emails i really am a little star :)

Hi you two from warm and sunny Texas. Not long now before the baby will make an entrance!

Glad you got your vehicle, so you are daft as your father-you only use diesel in a car that takes it! Well that was case of like father like son! Anyway all jokes aside, I hope it will be money well spent and that it behaves itself on your sightseeing trip of NZ.

Will you keep you posted as soon I have news. Love you -have a great time, sounds as if you will.xx

Hello you two. Glad you are there safely. Wanted to read your blog today but I am working on an ancient class room pc as my laptop has gone to heaven. It is so old it won't even run aol. Hey ho. Glad you wrote on the message board so I know you are ok. Everything ok this end.Slip thinks that he will be moving in 2 weeks so that'a a bit weird. I haven't been to the house for ages. Bumped into Helen in town - now that WAS weird.... other than that just been working like a maniac as we think OFSTED are coming. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful scenery there. take care, lots of love xxxxx