Emma and Dylan now over 6 months

No posts for a while since my Netbook is in for repairs. I finally loaded the blogging software on my desktop.

At six months we started feeding Dylan and Emma Purity rice cereal. Dylan has taken to his cereal really well. It’s as though he always knew how to eat cereal. The more we make the more he eats. This has been a general pattern with him in any case when it came to food. He still loves to drink his bottle as well. Emma is not so enamoured with her sold food options. She struggles a bit with the idea that she must swallow the food. Her favourite is to put her hand in her mouth when she has a full mouthfull and smear's it everywhere. She does manage two tea spoons of rice cereal though. Her reflux is getting better but she is still on medication for this.

The kids are growing very cute. They are not crawling yet. Both are much better at controlling their heads. Dylan can sit for some time by himself, Emma is still not too big on sitting. She prefers standing with some support. In fact she loves to stand. It produces a happy smile every time (see in the picture below).

Here are some new pictures:

Dylan and Emma’s Christening

November 8, 2009 was the day of Dylan and Emma’s Christening. Anina went to a lot of trouble to make sure that it was really a day for all attending to remember, and it was. Henk, my nephew, stayed over with us from Saturday. We all got up really early on Sunday morning as their was lots to do. We had made special arrangements with Monica, our usual Sunday night nurse to accompany us for the day.

While the weather forecast predicted rain, it turned out to be a bright sunny day without a cloud in the sky. The Christening was held at the St Peter’s by the Lake Lutheran church overlooking Zoo lake. It’s a nice small church with a lovely atmosphere. Dylan and Emma where extremely well behaved and clearly sensed the occasion that was happening. For those who were not able to attend, or who want to see the Christening again, see the YouTube video below. After the service we took some photos and finished off with some tea on the deck overlooking the lake.

After that it was off to the Westcliff Hotel. We had arranged for some snacks and drinks to be severed as lunch only started at 11:30. We had booked a day room in the hotel close to the restaurant, so that Dylan and Emma could be looked after. They took well to their first stay in a hotel room, even if it was only for a couple of hours. Eventually the venue was ready. As always with the Westcliff Hotel the food was magnificent. I gave a short speech and then it was time for the main course. Dylan did not sleep and so after finishing his bottle he came to mingle with the guests at his party. He loved all the attention and had a great time. Emma slept most of the afternoon. She had to be woken up eventually. When she did join she was attached to my lap and didn’t want to move much. She was very proud of the bracelet that her god mother, Udette, gave her. She wore it very proudly as you can see in the picture below. All to soon the day was over. I believe a great time was had by all.

Click this link for some Christening Photos

More will be added as we get them.

Video of the Christening:

 

Christening Pictures: