Patrick James Anderson - Our biggest Adventure yet

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If you haven't heard yet, Fiona and I welcomed Patrick James Anderson into the world at 0723 on 30 June 09, yes, he's a End of the Financial Year Baby. He's just a little fella, weighing in at 2.9kg, but we are blessed as he's healthy, strong and a beautiful little guy.

We'd also like to thank you all for your overwhelming generosity. From the baby shower gifts, to flowers and thoughtful messages, Fiona and I were really touched by all your kindness and generosity - Thank you. If we haven't been in touch yet, we will be doing so shortly - we are still trying to get ourselves organised and familiar with all the new aspects of life with a sprog.

We thought this would be a great way to get photos out to you all rather than sending out e-mails. Whilst this doesn't really fit with the theme of a 'Travelblog', we figure that this little guy is our biggest adventure yet, so why not.

So, let us introduce you to our little bundle of joy; Paddy.

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Photos

First Breath
Already a footy fan - Paddy attempts a screamer on the Doc even while taking his first breath.

Not Happy
It was dark, warm and he was swimming around in liquid, now it's light, cold and what the hell is this breathing crap?

Meeting Dad for the First Time
I lost all credibility wearing this stupid hat....

Not even one hour old
Patrick and I getting acquainted - he did try to suckle which was a little disturbing.

Meeting for the first time
Here's Fi and Patrick meeting after returning from surgery - he's about 2 hours old.

Grandma meeting Patrick
Here's Sandy meeting Paddy on his first day.

Grandpa Ian
Here's Dad nursing him for the first time.

The Grandmothers
Sandra and Jude enjoying meeting Patrick.

Hearing Test
Here's the little guy having his hearing test. He loved it - screamed when they took the headphones off.

Bath Time
Here's Paddy receiving his first bath by Dad. His legs aren't actually that long - it's the trick of the plastic bath.

Enjoying Towel Time
Feeling a bit better after his bath.....

Nanna Jude
Here's Jude enjoying some time with the little guy.

Sleepy Time
Dad and Paddy getting a little nap time together.

Comments

[Cathy Elmaleh]

OMG
He is beautiful-you both are so lucky! Enjoy! Wish I could baby sit-boohoo

[Grandpa Ian]

comment
magnificent--just like his Grandpa

[Stacy]

Congratulations
Congratulations to you both. WE hope you both love being parents! Im sure you are looking forward to the worst sleep deprivation exercise ever (RMC will have nothing on this!). Congrats guys Stace and Erin

[LCDR Molina]

CONGRATS
CONGRATS GUYS!!! Best of luck to you guys.... Jack Molina

[" Randy "]

Baby Pictures
I say Mate a job well done to the both of you. Or Maybe I should say to the three of you. I really enjoyed the pictures and thanks for sharing another great moment with us all at Mayport Florida. :o) Randy

[Bill Cording]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
We are all so very happy for you and your new addition. Wow, he's already a world traveler albet he didn't see much from his vantage point and saved an airplane seat. Make a great addition to next year's calendar.

[Victor]

CONGRATS from Norfolk, VA
Daniel and Fiona: Congratulations on a beautiful baby from all your friends at the LSC in Norfolk, VA.