Saturday, January 24, 2009

Wrapping up the first year of Grand-Daddyhood

Well - the posts to date have shown not only how the two young cousins, Dimitri and Darius have developed in their first twelve months. They also show how their young parents Elena and Steve, Megan and Neil have survived, and how we have been able to slip into the roles of Nannie and Grankie.

I will expect to close this particular blog now, and when I am ready to start a new one, I'll link to it from here!

Who said we could expect a quiet and peaceful "second half" ??????

Darius' first birthday...

Darius had his first birthday the other day but we celebrated it today (Saturday) with a BBQ lunch and family party at our place. Here are a few pix...

Darius checks out his new truck

Megan with Darius

Darius (l), Dimitri (r)

Darius having 'happy birthday' sung, before blowing out his candle, with his Mum and Dad

Both Darius and Dimitri have taken a fancy to the piano. (arghhhh)

Dimitri's first birthday

Last Monday, 19 January 2009 Elena and Steve put on a birthday party for Dimitri. Here are a few pictures of him enjoying the day. It was a good party, lots of kids, and family and friends. Dimitri was showing off his first steps, and otherwise generally enjoying the occasion and the food fight.

Here's Dimitri in his tent.

Dimitri with his Dad, Steve

Dimitri surrounded by new toys. Birthdays are fun!

Playing with his block truck

Dimitri (l) and Darius (r).