Three is the Magic Number!

Well our little Tomato turned 3 a couple of weeks ago, and he was thoroughly spoilt, thanks very much for all the presents and money that was sent this way! You're all very generous, except of course whoever sent the drum kit, although he is currently playing "In the Air Tonight" eat your heart out Phil Collins!!!

I will pop some photos on when I have managed to make them a bit smaller, we still don't have broadband and it takes forever to sort out all the pics.

For his birthday, we just spent the day together, as Mark was of course on half term, and played with his Buzz Lightyear and Mr Potato Head which was enlightening!! His new favourite DVD is now 007 Car Chases, which his father is really chuffed about as you can probably imagine. None of this Bob the Builder/Thomas the Tank Engine rubbish for our son.....

Currently listening to the Pops and Bangs of Bonfire Night and praying that it doesn't wake our little ones up. Went to an old friend's at the weekend where Tom got to sit on his first pony, and we went to The Newtons Bonfire Party, in Bretby where I used to go when I was a little girl! It was fantastic, very nostalgic. Tom of course had his grandpa's ear protectors on so he was alright jack!

Mark and I are getting used to living up here, although still trying to find somewhere to live so slightly stressful! I've found lots of mad mums to spend the week with, in baby friendly pubs/bars/cafes! I'm also singing in the school choral concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall on 1st December so if anyone is up for a laugh I can get you tickets!!!

So we are happily ensconced although if anyone has anywhere to live, please contact me!!!!

Hugs and stuff xxxxxx

Birkenhead innit!

Well, we are all here. After much stress, we have managed to settle in OK. Tom is fully potty trained and attending nursery twice a week.

Isobel has two bottom teeth which are causing her serious grief. I have been going to church to get used to the village and meet some other mums. Mark has had his first day at school and looks like the cat who got the cream!!!

Went to London last weekend, to visit Jean & Laurence, Rich & Carrie, Joseph and William (photo of Iz and Will new best friends!!) and Sarah & Matt, Erin & Maddy (below).

Tom and Erin - he still remembers her, thank God!!

Mad weekend but well worth the travelling. Actually made it home from Berko to Birko in 3.5hours -not bad compared to the epic Italian Job!

While in Tring we went to the famous Kings Arms Beer Festival, with two live bands and Tandoori BarBQ in the garden. Got very burnt and drank far too much very pale cider - thanks to Retch, and managed to get a bit tiddly even though we have two young children. Mainly due to the fact that Mark and Rich were in charge for most of the day and night!!! Thanks boys!

Anyway, getting used to the Oxton way of life. Still haven't found Elvis Costellos house... no Mark I'm not stalking him!! Have joined a netball team, well played for them last night and am dying now. Can't walk and have shin splints - any quick remedy tips would be great!!

Found out that we are near a wealth of beautiful clean beaches, shame the weather is so pants! Maybe September will bring better weather and lots of beach bathing.

Just heard that my mate Louise has had her third little Vakis - and called him.... wait for it.... Nick!!! Thank God you are alright. Was getting worried. Anyhoo, am very emotional now so had better go. Will try and add some photos but still haven't got broadband yet which is why everything takes me so long....

Chianti Classico!!! The 2007 Baby Tour!

Wow!! What a journey!! Been approx. 2650 miles round trip, to Lake Maggiore, (below)

and then Castellina in Chianti, for mum and dad's Ruby Wedding Anniversary.

Don't want to rub it in but just take a look at the view from that pool!!

As Mark put it "It just doesn't get better than this!"

Tom and Isobel weren't too much trouble as long as we had the faithful Bob the Builder CD and Peaches by the Stranglers became a firm favourite!

The party was finally on - although lack of mobile phone coverage on the Reilly's part certainly made it more exciting. At one point, we thought it was going to be mum, dad, Mark, me and the children, however, finally we managed to get through to Sam, and found out that the Reillys were indeed coming although they were lost somewhere in the Tuscan Hills. I have to say I have never seen mum look more worried!! Anyway it all turned out well in the end, everyone turned up, even the chefs (which was nice!!) and we had a feast to end all feasts!

Molto bueno!!! Mark and dad had a few grappas too many! Mark ended up showing the boys how to bomb properly in the pool. So much so he hurt himself rather a lot, but the alcohol seemed to soften the blow!

Charles and Sandra also made it to the party, which confirmed a full week of serious boules playing on the purpose made pitch as well as some very competitive card playing (how do you play shit head??????) Fab week en famille, just sad some of you couldn't make it!!

Back home now, awaiting the move up to Birko, very sad as the weather is appalling. Shall post as soon as up in the land of Scouse!

7th Wedding Anniversary!!!

Hi Guys,

it is now the end of May Bank Holiday and Mark and I have just celebrated our 7th year of being extremely happily married, thank goodness!! What a year it's been!! Leaving Tedders, being pregnant, having Issy, and soon to be moving to Oxton in the Wirral.

Isobel is now 3 months and Tom is most definitely hitting the troublesome two and a halfs!

We will be moving at the end of July after our big Italy break, and could do with a nice strong man to help if anyone might be free one Saturday around that time, let us know, payment will as always be food and beer!!!

Here's a nice family photo of us last week before the weather changed for the worse!!

Speak soon.....

Izzy is 8 weeks old

Well guys, thought it was about time I actually posted a blog up as it has been 8 weeks since little Izzy arrived and I now have no excuses left!

Izzy had her 8 week check and immunisations today which has left her rather annoyed!

She is now a chunky 10lbs 2 and has been smiling and laughing at her mum already!

We've been enjoying the gorgeous weather by trying to potty train Tom in the garden, letting the breeze blow around his wet pants ensuring, or so I thought, the subsequent use of the potty! I was wrong! I think we'll postpone another month!

Anyway, here are a few new photies of the Warrilow kids! Enjoy!

PS am selling maternity clothes - should anyone want anything let me know ASAP!!

We welcome the newest Warrilow

Isobel Charlotte Warrilow
Born February 20, 2007 @ 6:46am
7lbs. 1.5oz.






More pictures to come soon!!