Peter

*** Warning, picture heavy***

Yep, it's that time again. Gratuitous baby pics.




You look mighty proud of your son there Gareth.

'Hell yeah, a Virtuoso and an Artist too, who'd have thought huh?'

My thoughts exactly.

'He's going to go places.... I can tell.'



This time of Gareth's youngest boy in the family..... Peter.




Isn't he simply adorable?




And you all thought Alice was cuuuute!!!!




Even when he's grouchy and hungry and needs sleep badly, you simply can't, and I mean CAN'T resist this little fella.




He's definitely a firm favourite with everyone.




Mom and Dad like to carry him around and snuggle him.




Especially around the garden too.



'Who's a cute little fella huh?'

Aww, nice to see Rhonda taking a more active part in Peter's little toddler life there.



'Who da man? Huh? Who da man?'




Uh, Gareth, I think you're scaring him there!

'Nah, he's loving it.... see, he's smiling.'




Remember the last time you heaved someone up in the air?

'Ah, yeah, good point. You know though, I have no idea what shampoo he uses, but his hair smells damned good!!!!'




'Want to look at the pretty mobile instead do ya?'




However, Joshua seems to think differently. Especially after he's been woken up by Peter having a nasty nightmare about being lonely.




'Can't you get that kid to sleep dad?'




'He's just teething son, and a little bit hungry, that's all.'




'Well, get him a different room, I'm sick of sharing and getting no sleep. Alice has her own room. Why can't he, or I for that matter?'




'We'll talk about it later, okay? I'm trying to get your brother settled down here.'




'I hate him.... I REALLY REALLY HATE that kid right now.'



*plots many ways of torturing kid brother*




Methinks there's going to be a lot of sibling rivalry as soon as Peter grows up here!!!

Not so much with Alice though. She seems more than a little concerned about her colicky, finicky little brother.

'I think he's way past his bed time dad.'




'I know, I was thinking that myself, pity he's so clingy lately.'



Do you think that Peter's cottoned onto Joshua's devious plans?

On another note, I'm pretty sure Gareth's a 'secret' Family man.
How so?
I caught him dreaming about toys the other day!!!!



'Mmm, building blocks.... niice.'

Joshua and Peter Get off to a Bad Start

Even though the place is big enough, Gareth and Rhonda felt it necessary for the two boys to share a bedroom.

Which was a novelty at first, but soon became a 'battle of wills' between Joshua and Peter.
After Joshua's transition, tomorrow would be his first day at school and he went to bed, excited, nervous and many other things.



He looks so angelic sleeping there, it's a shame to wake him .... really.




Dreaming of getting on the bus all by himself, (well, sort of, Alice would be there too) and walking along the vast courtyard towards the imposing red brick building that was called 'school'.



Meeting all his teachers, and making new friends......

Peter was showing signs of being unsettled, so Rhonda made a quiet fuss of him, trying her hardest not to wake Joshua up.



But, as soon as she lay Peter in his crib....

... he pooped his diaper....

... and started to scream the place down!!!!

Much to poor Joshua's disdain.




He shot out of bed and stood glaring at his mom and kid brother.
I can see the cogs and wheels of revenge, turning in this kids' head....
.. truly....




He managed to get more sleep, after Rhonda settled Peter down again.
But oh my, was he in a BAD mood for the rest of the day!!!!

Rhonda's Stats

Now that Rhonda has fully integrated herself into Gareth's life and home, I thought now would be a good time to give you all her stats.

Oh, and a makeover too. Just for good measure.



Rhonda's full name: Rhonda Hughes (nee Bagley)

Young Adult - Black Hair, Green Eyes

Family:
Ma Bagley (elder, mother)
Sherman Bagley (brother, young adult - I assume)

Traits:
Brave
Daredevil
Hot Headed
Athletic
Kleptomaniac

Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: Cookies
Favourite Music: Indie

Her LTW: to be a Master Thief

Current Employment: BagWoman - Criminal Career

And here's a little makeover of dear Gareth's beloved:



Whatcha think?
Pretty huh?

I think that's all you need to know about her. Anything else will be added to future updates.

Gareth, the 'Knight in Shining Armour' - Part Three

That was it. He couldn't stand another day with out her.
So Gareth decided, work ethics or not, he was inviting her around to his humble home.

Hi sweetie.
Hi honey.



Um, how was work?
Good, not bad... and you?
Meh, could be better, at least it pays the bills. How's the family.
Not good, they don't like the idea of us being engaged. Think it's 'beneath' us. Ma wanted me to get hitched to Don instead. Thought he was a 'nice' character!! Yeah riiiiiight.

Hey, just had a thought.
Yeah?
Let's shock them all instead and get hitched!
You serious?
Yeah.
When?
Now sounds like a good idea to me.
I thought you had 'Commitment Issues'???
Yeah well, I had to rescue my favourite 'damsel in distress' now, didn't I?
Ohh, that's soo sweet of you.
Yeah well.... *coughs* soo.... how about it huh?
How about.... what?
Us.... you and me.... getting hitched... huh?
Bring it on buddy!!!

And so they did. They exchanged rings.



Nervous?
Um, yeah.... you?
Well....
*laughs* I'll take that as a yes.
Well... yeah.


Your hand is shaking!!
Yeah.... well... never done anything like this before.
*chuckles* I should hope not.... but don't worry, we'll get through this.... together.
Um, yeah.



Made their vows and pledges to one another.



And kissed underneath a romantic moonlight night!!!



And Rhonda moved in with just over 8 grand in her pocket. It wasn't much, but it set them up a little bit.

And so begins Gareth and Rhonda's life together!!!!!!!!!!!