A
Visit from the Parkhills, The Birth of Devon Anthony &
Western Australia
- October 2003 - |
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| A Walk, A Visit from Stewart
& Carol Parkhill & Gifts from the United Kingdom -
October 5th 2003 |
 We
were off for the month of October and in between getting
things finalised we also took time for ourselves to enjoy
the sunshine together.
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Behind our house there is a beautiful bush walk which takes
you down to the ocean.
This is one of the last times that there were just the
two of us...my parents arrive later today!! |
It was fantastic to see Mum and Dad at the airport!!
They had a great flight and were glad to have landed. The
weather is awesome so I am glad about that! |
 We
are so glad that they are here with us for this VERY special
time, and to see the little one born!
Dad lost his Mum only a couple of weeks ago...goodbye
Granny. He also lost his only sister about 6 weeks ago suddenly,
so I feel this trip to welcome new life into the world is
important for him and all the family.
Thanks Mum and Dad for coming!! |
 Not
only did they bring themselves...but they brought over a
stack of presents. A HUGE thanks to everyone who sent the
lovely gifts for Devon [at that time unnamed].
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BIG THANKS TO...Russell & Tash, Catherine, Paul
Rachel & Matthew, Auntie Fay, Tracey, Niki, Myrtle,
Myra & Billy, Auntie Gwen, Cherrie, Elaine & John,
Claire, Jim and Family and Sheena and David!!
A HUGE thanks, loads of gorgeous pressies that will be
unique to devon here from the UK! This was a second baby
shower!! You all have such great taste!! |
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Father-to-be's
31st Birthday & Mum and Dad's 40th Wedding Anniversary
- CONGRATULATIONS!!
October 6th
2003 |
 On
the day Mum and Dad arrived it was their 40th
wedding anniversary. CONGRATULATIONS.
The next day [6th october] was EJ [Vibodha's] 31st
birthday. So we had a joint celebration. We took
a walk into Fremantle to show Mum & Dad around and then
in the evening had a lovely Chinese meal. |
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Kings
Park, Perth, Western Australia
Tuesday,
October 7th 2003 |
 Taking
advantage of the sunshine and the time with Mum and Dad
before the baby we took a drive up to Perth and went to
Kings Park.
This park overlooks Perth city as you can see, the view
is spectacular. We had coffee and ice cream and took a leisurely
stroll. Mum and Dad planned to take the next day to go on
a tram tour of Fremantle and Perth and the Swan River Cruise...but
this plan was to change at 7am the next morining.... |
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"Labour"
Day
Wednesday, October 8th 2003 |
| It’s 7:00am.
We slowly wake from a peaceful ten hour sleep.
“Oooh,” I hear from the pillow next to me...
Read about the onset of
labour
from a Father's Perspective - click here
Or read about it from
the mother's perspective, below. |
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"Labour"
Day
Wednesday, October 8th 2003 |
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all started at 7am on the morning of the 8th October when
my waters broke.
It began with a few light contractions every three minutes
or so.
I wondered “Is this it?!”
I do feel a little strange...
Read:
"A Mother's account of Childbirth
- The Birth of Devon Anthony Clark" |
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Baby
Devon Anthony Clark
October 9th
2003 - Photos & Stories
of Birth and After |
Hello! My name is Devon. Devon
Anthony Clark.
 I
was born at 01:21am on October the 9th, 2003 weighing 7lbs
7oz.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I've been out of mummy's tummy for twelve
days now.
It's my twelve-day-old birthday today! |
This was me the day I was born with my
mum.
 You
can see PHOTOS of what mummy and I went through to get me
here by reading about Mum's first-hand experience here:
"The
Birth of Devon Anthony Clark"
There is also a power point presentation
you can download with large photographs of me [see below]. |
 This
is my daddy.
He's very proud.
He has taken me for walks around the house, and he and
mummy have played lots and lots of music for me. |
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This is me only a few
minutes after I was born, with my Dad. |
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| Devon Anthony Clark Slide show |
.jpg) We
have created a slide show (in Power Point) for you to see
what my first week of life has been like!
It will take you a few minutes to download it, but my photos
sure are cute!
~ E.j., Lisa & Devon Clark (aka: Vibodha,
Tila & Devon)
Friday, October 17, 2003 |
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Dad Paints a Picture
Friday 17th October, 2003 |
 Life
with Devon is fun and we are still finding time to dfo the
things that we love to do.
E.J. (Vibodha) bought a canvas with
the money Mum and Dad gave him for his birthday and we taak
the morning together painting and dancing!
The painting is already hung on the bedroom
wall. Dad intends to use Devon's little feet as part of
the picture... |
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Devon meets Crests
Sunday 19th October |
Our neighbours Tony and Aya, who are wonderful, just had
a their little boy Crest four months before Devon.
Look at the difference in size already!!
[Aya says she already
cannot remember Crest ever being that small, but he was.]
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This is Crest.
I believe it could be the forming
of a beautiful and long lasting friendship.
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| Nannie & Grampa Parkhill |
 It
is so beautiful to see my Mum and Dad with Devon, they are
so loving with him and it is a wonderful feeling.
They give him lots of nursing and cuddles
and it allows Vibodha and I to take time to be together
and to get some the of things we need to do done!
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Mum sings "Horsey Horsey" to Devon
and it puts hm to sleep.
He waits until he is with her to test out
all his new bodily functions!! [FUNNY!] |
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| Growing Boy |
|  Devon
does NOT appear to have red hair so far.
The red hair you see is mine!! Cute though
eh?!
[This is what happens when he's hungry!!] |
|  Nirav
and Vistara have visited Devon several times in the last
few weeks.
They call him 'Little Buddha Boy' which suits us fine.
As you can see, he is content to be cuddled.
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Manning Park Adventures
Devon & Dad Go a'Walking |
Being a newborn, Devon loves to be carried.
 So,
leaving mommy to a much needed rest, we ventured out to
Davilak Lake in Manning Park.
Me on foot, Devon riding happily in the baby carrier.
We did this for several days, up around the lake, over
to our friend Nis's house in Spearwood, and yesterday (the
31st) up onto the Davilak Heritage Trail overlooking the
surrounding countryside. |
From the Watchtower above Manning Park you can see this
>> beautiful view of the Indian Ocean.
We live approximately the same distance from the beach
(possibly a little closer.)
The Dunes you see are the start of Coogee Beach.
The local government and developers
are planning to destroy and put in a land-reclamation housing
development. Personally I am against this development see
he Coogee
Coastal Action Coalition for more information. We attended
the 2004 Coogee Beach Rally. You can see photos of the rally
HERE - The
Coogee Rally. |
 This
is a view of Davilak Lake in Manning Park. |
 The
lake is a bird haven with flocks of parrots, ducks, seagulls
and the famous Western Australian Black
Swans (photo below). |
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