Reuben's Birthday Party Family Pictures

Reuben's 1st Birthday - Tuesday 28th October

It was Reuben's 1st birthday and we all had a lovely day. Tanya, David, Marianne and Reuben caught the train from Haslemere to Portsmouth Harbour and went to Gunwalf Quays to buy Reuben's 1st pair of shoes, see the boats and have lunch - we sat outside by the water (it was a beautiful sunny day). We caught the train back home before Reuben's birthday party at 4pm when all the family came round and celebrated with us. Reuben got some lovely presents (which Marianne is enjoying playing with!!!).

Reuben goes swimming for the 1st time!

Here he is - all dressed & ready for swimming!!!
He absolutely loved it. He was a bit nervous at first, then found he could splash lots, move around and was fascinated by the water. He didn't know what to look at or do first - he particularly liked the turtle.
I took him down the big water slide and he giggled and squeeled with excitement, so he must have liked it.
I tried to do a bit of swimming with him and he did splash him arms, but not his legs! He also liked being thrown in the water and making a splashing noise as he landed!

Reuben's nearly there...walking!

Reuben is now confidently walking around the furniture, hold your hand(s) to walk and stands alone for a few seconds too. He has also started walking with the walker (see photos). I have also attached a few more photos of him because they are sooo cute!

Little & Large!!!

David bought some face paint when he took the children out on Saturday (4th October) and painted Marianne's face as a tiger. George and I painted Reuben's face - how fantastic are these pictures!!!

Reuben's 1st Haircut - Saturday 4th October

Reuben's hair had started to grow and was getting a bit long at the back, so we decided he needed to have a hair cut. George kindly cut it for him (short back & sides!!!) and he looks really smart.

Old Trafford - Saturday 27th September

Tanya was so excited to get tickets again for Old Trafford to watch Manchester United play Bolton in the Premiership. They won 2-0 with Ronaldo scoring a penalty (rather lucky to get it) and Rooney scoring a fantastic goal.

It was so nice for Tanya and David to get away for the weekend and the kids had a great time at Nannie and Grandad's.