Four generations of Taylors …. (not that there seems much evidence of the Taylor genes in young Alexander Carlo Martinelli)  A bit unsure at first to say the least! … but eventually a good one for the record!Then a quick cuddle with Nan-nan before going out in his smart little bomber jacket.

Impossible to narrow down the selection of photos from this day! Here Alex reads his book from Suzanne & John…And here Nan-nan enjoys her microwavable booties from the girls…Chloe checks out her fancy new keyboard from Muz and Granddad…Alex gets his first train, courtesy of the Bunts.Evie helps herself to the spicy guacamole, proving she truly is her father’s daughter…Heels!KMeggy Moo!Nan-nan cuddles the cutest little Father Christmas in town…Evie helps Nan-nan unwrap her toaster…The Pink Stinks team celebrates the fact that while we may throw like girls, we certainly don’t compete in sports trivia quizzes like girls…Princess Chloe!Rob leads us all in a Christmas sing-a-long on his uke…The lads get into the singing spirit… even a sober Christian:And, not surprisingly, the girls get even more into it…Happy Christmas everyone!

Getting back to a more traditional QO post!! Some pictures from Easter at Quince Orchard.  Muz in the garden with Evie and a very brave Chloe!! A day out at Milletts farm14 for Easter lunch Nannan on Megan duty! and Chloe’s first manicure courtesy of Aunty Emily! Hannah with Megan Uncle James winding Chloe up! Captivated by the bubbles - and check out the matching outfits! … and finally one for the family album!!

Just a random assortment of pics as various members of the extended Taylor family spend some quality time at Quince Orchard (the bricks and mortar QO, that is). Evie Bean has a good giggle on her (Great-) Nan-nan’s lap…  Evie and Chloe learn to share their “Dandad”. Chloe is an invaluable assistant when it comes to changing Megan’s nappy… how many wipes did you need, again, Mummy? The Very Hungry Caterpillar… Nan-nan and Megan took lots of naps together. Evie sneaks in some one-on-one time with her Granddad while Chloe isn’t looking… But Chloe always has her Muz! Holding on tight and bravely waving on the way to the park. What a great swing! Tea time! Evie watches her big cousin very closely.  

All the Waylors at Bushey for “Christmas in October” 2008.   Preparing the tent for “Christmas Day” with the full Turkey meal. Note the Costco Christmas tree in the background, and Nan-nan determined not to miss out!   Dr John carving the big bird! Then the speeches after the meal .. welcome to the youngest and newest Waylors (Evie and Tim) from the host!Tim “encouraged” to respond!…and of course our Bex just had to get on her feet!!Christian looking worried - maybe thinking about having to do the Haka later on with Henry! not that Henry seems at all worried!The next day was “Boxing Day” with Miles & Dawn, Harry & George, and Ruthie & Tony joining us .. (sadly Rachel and John were not well enough to attend). It was too wet and windy to use the tent so everyone into the lounge for the grab-bag game.Jo seems to have something else on his mind!Lucie looking after Chloe ..Tony’s retro light was popular!… meanwhile Evie just chilled out …and then slept in Nan-nan’s arms …Sunday morning the golfers teed off at Bushey for the annual Waylor trophy with Tim making his debut. Very exciting finish with Suzanne, John and James Martinelli all equal, but Dr John winning the trophy on countbackJames Martinelli was a very close secondJohn won longest drive (by a mile) but James Wood was easily nearest the pin (sad to say, the only one on the green!!).. the winner posing for the worlds press after the presentation!Thanks to Suzanne & John for another super weekend!!

Lots of “clucking” in the Taylor household with two gorgeous little girls to look after!  Little Miss Helpful Evie …  taking a fancy to Nannan’s scarf! Chloe up the garden with Grandad .. through the washing!.. getting ready to go!…. with just an occasional of sharing of toys!

Aunty Becky with her 2 little darlingsTwo yummy mummys!… and our latest 4 generation photo with Evie’s great grandma!

… celebrated with a curry down the Bilash!

Caroline just sent over some photos of Boxing Day 2006 at the Martinellis. Here’s Becky and Nan-nan in matching cracker hats:

And here’s Nan-nan showing Carlo exactly how a game of table football is played…

Nan-nan finally gets her great-granddaughter to go with all those great-grandsons!