Granny & Granda Pollock...

We had loads of people up to visit when we were in hospital but it was great at times to chill out with family, and Ben really enjoyed spending time with his grandparents. Ben hasn't got the hang of looking the same way as everyone else in his photographs.

I Don't See What All The Fuss Is About...

Today we left the hospital and took a big adventure back home. Julie & Ben are still doing amazing! We thought Ben looked so cute all wrapped up, and probably didn't feel any cold in a really chilly day!

Now Introducing...

Benjamin Luke Pollock!!!!!

Born Thursday 30th October 2008 at 4:32am.

Weight: 6lbs 10oz

Both Mum & Baby Ben are doing excellent. Check back for updates and pictures in the coming days!

Smiling...

Ok this has become a bit of a habit, but we love spending time with our little nephew Jackson, plus it's always good practice!

Since we have come back we are trying to spend time with our families before we head back out to Mexico early next year. This week we are going to spend Sunday with Jonny's family and have a meal and just hang out.

Last week we visited "Auntie Sandra's Candy Factory" in Belfast, and we had a tour of the place, hence the lovely hats! It was great to see how all the sweets were made and to get some fresh, and still warm!! The day was finished off with some specially made candy floss, which Julie devoured!

The Reids...

We have had amazing chances to meet with so many people in the last week! We are trying to get caught up with people until the baby is born so we can spend time with family.

Leslie & Brenda Reid, and their two children Darina and Liam, are coming out to Mexico around the same time as us. Leslie was in Mexico in the early 2000's and he met Brenda while working there. We enjoyed a great lunch with them and we learned a really funny thing while we were there.

While we were in Mexico we used to love going to team meeting every Thursday, not just to meet and have fellowship with our team, but also to see if we got any packages. We have to say for us, to receive a little bar of chocolate, a local paper or just a little card, really brightened our week. But apparently this happens to Brenda too, only in Northern Ireland! So it was such a blessing for Brenda & Leslie to give us a couple of little food reminders of Mexico!

Jonathan Pollock, Private Chef...

Since we have come back, Jonny has set up a private kitchen which used to be Julie's parents kitchen. You'll always find him in there cooking dinner, making soups for when we visit people, and generally stuffing his face!

Because we have so many meetings, which are now coming to a break for the month of November, it's good that we can spend time with family and have a nice bit of grub! Julie actually blames this for her putting on so much weight!