New Year ... New Blog ....

As previously reported, we have stopped using this blog .. and this year we have decided to consolidate all our blogs into one, the new all singing all dancing blog can be found here:

The new Butler Blog

The end ... and a new beginning

This blog was set up when we found out that our little Pip was on the way! Well now she is here, and is also known as Poppy!

This blog was about the first 9 months and so now we have decided to update our blogs and create two new ones, the first is already up and running and you can view it by going via our website: www.joandsimon.com. The blog is called Jo and Poppy's blog.

The second blog will follow shortly!

Lastly, have a look at this news article from the BBC on woman blogging.

'Hip'py Butler

On Poppy's first full day she had a 'MOT' at the hospital and because she had been born with 'frogs legs' she was automatically refered to the Childrens Orthopedic clinic. That appointement was yesterday.

To cut a long story short, we went, we saw, and the Dr said 'she is a good'un' and then we came home!

The hip examination was really quick, using an ultrasound and the Dr was more than happy with what he saw, she has perfectly normal hips!

Happy Birthday Uncle Nik!

it's my uncle Nik's birthday today and I want to wish him a very happy birthday and my Dad told me to tell him the card is in the post!

Time fly's!

Somebody gave me a phrase the other day - kids are a great time eater, and we can confirm that! Hence the reason why the blog is a little slow at being updated, but following a reminder from Australia we will try and keep site and blog updated!!

Since our last little entry Poppy has gained a few more pounds and is now 9lbs! She is guzzling down her milk on a frequent basis and is doing well.

Watching M*A*S*H

Poppy has discovered early on that a part of the household ritual is to watch a bit of M*A*S*H between 7pm and 8pm each evening .. as you can see, she loves it!



The noise in the background is not bad editing, just the torrential rain that we were having at the time on the conservatory roof!

The lighting in the video is a little poor.

Me and my chair!

Sometimes it's good to chill out ... so i am, in my chair!

The sound effects you can hear are supplied by the chair .. its not Coldplay but it amused me for awhile!