Mama in hospital hooked up on monitors and an IV to get induced

Nathaniel weighs in at 3870 grams (8 lbs 8 oz)

Nathaniel in Mama's arms for his first feed

Daddy is washing Nathaniel and then holds him skin-to-skin

The morning after I was born with Mama in hospital

Posing with Daddy before he takes Mama and me home from the hospital

Mama is getting me ready to go home - I'm wearing the outfit that Opa en Oma bought for me when Mama was only just pregnant with me

Going home in the Land Rover Defender - my first ever drive in Daddy's much loved car (Katie II)

At home I had a visit from Julian, Caroline & Jasper and Nana Sue & Granddad Wally...

Photos courtesy of Aunty Caroline & Granddad Wally

Waking up at home the first morning at home in the protective arms of Mama & Daddy

Kate & Annabelle visiting on Monday 1 May 2006

Daddy thinks you're going for a Good Walk Spoiled (Golf)

Nathaniel loves sleeping on people's chest - especially Daddy's

On Saturday 6 May 2006 we held an Open House for anyone who wanted to meet Nathaniel

Visitors pictured are: Robin & Kate Carpenter, Sarah Lawton, Vicky, Hannah & Joe Molloy and Kate & Annabelle Bangs

Nathaniel in crib - 3rd Generation.

This crib has been passed down the maternal family.

Great Aunt Els and Mum, Uncle Michael & Aunt Suzan used to sleep in this

Contented Little Baby

What a tiny person! Sooooo cute!!

Nathaniel seems to enjoy his baths, though he's not always sure about what's happening...

Photo Shoot - we need photos for Nathaniel's passport, so Mama tried to get a nice shot.

He pulled so many lovely faces, we had to keep all of them on file.

Grandad holding Nathaniel

Opa = Grandfather

Oma = Grandmother

Opi = Great Grandfather

Omi = Great Grandmother

Opa Henk, Omi Titsing, Opi Titsing en Oma Rita

The first time playing on tummy on play mat a present from Aunt Charmian & Uncle Monty to Nathaniel- not so much fun and very tiring...

Lots of cuddle time... / Veel knuffel tijd...

25 May 2006 - Opa & Oma's 35th Wedding Anniversary

More play time on the play mat

NCT Coffee morning @ Stuart, Olivia & Kai's place on 01/06/2006

Kai - Kai & Lucas - Kai, Rhiannon & Nathaniel

All NCT babies in order of birth - Kai, Rhiannon, Nathaniel, Cameron & Lucas

Cameron & Lucas

Visiting Uncle Julian & Aunt Caroline & Cousin Jasper

Getting there by Eurostar

Arriving at Disneyland Paris

Our first ride on a carousel

A walk past the castle lead us to 'It's a Small World' - the scariest ride ever according to Mark

The Disney Parade

A trip on a 'Mississippi' River Boat

On the journey home, Nathaniel was allowed to sit in his own 1st class Eurostar seat...

Nathaniel's first ferry crossing on 07/07/2006

We bought a tent and went camping in Markelo

Visiting Raymon, Jasmijn, Tristan, *Noa* and Indy

Indy (6 months) thinks Nathaniel (3 months) is very interesting - and has tasty feet...

Burgers Zoo, Arnhem with Dick & Marleen

All dressed up to go on Safari

The most interesting part of the park - The Aquarium

Opa & Oma do their bit in taking care of Nathaniel

Cute!

What do you mean? I don't look like Uncle Michael, do I?

It was sooo hot, Nathaniel started to turn onto his side to get some air to his back.

Back home, Nathaniel received a book called 'ABC of Canada' from Aunty Kate Moss

Last Updated: 12/09/2006