What's in a Name

You may wonder why and how we chose your name. It took us a little while to decide. Daddy has chose both Auron and Lili's names but we still couldn't really decide on yours. We had a big long list of ones we liked. We had settled on calling you Carter, that was your name right up until a month or so before you were born.

We decided that although Carter is a lovely name, it just wasn't YOUR name. So we changed our minds to Ammon. I liked that it started with 'A' just like Daddy and Auron. We also liked Ammon because of the Ammon you are named after in the Book of Mormon. A valient and strong missionary who laboured hard to serve his Father in Heaven. We hope that you will continue to follow his lead and achieve great things in your life, while keeping your Heavenly Father at the centre of your life.

Your middle is name Julius. Grand-Nana was having a hard time while I was pregnant with you and we felt it would be special for her to pick your middle name. She decided on Julius after her Daddy. I have been told he was a kind, gentle and loving man. He is another great example to follow.

Your second middle name is Pineamine. We chose this name for many reasons. Firstly each of our children is given a Maori name to tie them back to their heritage and ancestry. Pineamine is Maori for Benjamin. The second reason we chose this name is because it is Daddy's middle name. I thought it would be special for you to share a name with Daddy, he wasn't so keen on the idea but he likes it now (I think). Finally King Benjamin in the Book of Mormon was a wise and faithful leader to his people, I have always loved the story of him,

As you can see you are named after many great great men. It is our hope and prayer that you will learn about them, and follow their examples as you live your life.

A photo of you and Grand-nana. She prayed that she would live long enough to meet you. Knowing that you were on your way kept he strong through a tough year. 

Your Baby Blessing

On the 8th of March we had your Baby Blessing. We had put it off a little later than usual so that Nana and Grand Nana and Grand-Graeme could be there for it.

We had a very special day for you. Uncle Ra and Nicolette, Cindy, Richard along with Mitchell and Lachie, Aunty Mel, Uncle Chris, Sotarah, Ethan, Bronte and Nana, Grand-Nana and Grand-Graeme all came especially for you. We filled up two big rows in the chapel.

Daddy blessed you that you would be a good example and a wonderful Missionary just like the Ammon you were named after.

After your blessing we all came home to have a special "Christmas Breakfast" It was a beautiful warm day. Everyone loved having turns to hold you and cuddle with you and I barely heard you cry at all that day.

We are so blessed to have you Ammon, You were very much wanted and prayed for, We love you all the way up to the moon and right back down to the earth.

Just Easy

You are such an easy relaxed baby...so long as I remember your dummy when we are out. Wherever we go you are happy to just chill in the pram and have a sleep or keep an eye what's going on around you. You hardly make a fuss, you are such a blessing.

Superheroes

Auron loves loves loves superheroes, and he has made sure to get you in on them as soon as possible. First it was putting Ironman's mask on you and calling you "Ironbaby" and then he begged me to buy you Superman PJ's from Big W so you could be Superbaby.

Smiles!

Yey! You are finally smiling. We all love trying to get you to crack a smile. It's so cute, you're just delicious!!!!!!!! It's even better when you throw in a good giggle to really get us excited. I can't believe how fast you r are growing up, I love being able to have proper squishy cuddles with you now that you aren't an awkward squirmy alien.

Crashing Our Date

Today we went out to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. You were lucky enough to come along and crash it. Lucky for us you were a good boy and slept most of the time.

Coming into Your Own

We are loving seeing you grow into your own little self. When you were born you were a carbon copy of Lili and Auron but now we are seeing more of your own unique features. Last night we were spoilt with a good 3 hours of awake time when you graced us with a million of your first smiles. Unfortunately you were too quick for us to catch a good one on camera. I'm sure we will have plenty more opportunities in the years to come.