Granny and Josh with thier "Angry" faces........ .

A kiss.........

Cousin Eddie came to play.

Our first outing as a family. We went to Manly for lunch. Josh did some riding, whilst the girls enjoyed the sea view.

Twinkle Twinkle little star what a joyous miracle you are ...
Josh is happy to announce the birth of his beautiful sister Gemma.
Name: Gemma Noa Hills
Gender: Female
Birth date: 16 April 2009
Weight: 4.51kg or 9 lbs, 15 oz.
Length: 50.5 cm
Hair Color: Black/Brown

In the Delivery suite, after 3 hours of labour!

Granny with Gemma

Josh was very excited to meet his sister, at first he found her cry to be very load- but he seems to have got used to it now. He kisses her and strokes her hair, and has been very helpful with nappy changing , collecting wraps etc.

Gemma's first bath. We had a lot of screaming at first, but once in the warm water she was quite content. Due to the chilly weather we needed to blow dry her hair to get it dry quickly- she loved that too.... a real little girl :-)

Gemma and Mom arrived back home on Mon 20th, here she is settled into her own bed.

Good wishes sent from friends:
"Mazeltov Mrs Steinbeck and Mr Hills!" Steve Brown (Australia ex Swazi)"yes Lisa... 4 days after giving birth... how slack of you!! hope to see you 4 soon... much love x" Nina Rey (Australia ex Swazi)
"she's gorgeous Lisa, congratulations. can't wait to meet her... enjoy every minute. casey x" Casey (Australia)
"congratulations to you all! Beautiful!" Dana (USA)
"Well done Lisa - BIG congratulations :)" Sean Friart (USA)
"That's wonderful news - congratulations." Lorraine Ree (Australia)
"Congratulation Lisa!" Chris Birmele (Australia)
"oh YAY!!!! Congratulations to Lisa, Andrew and good luck to little bro' Josh.... x B" Bev Simpson
"Congrats!!!! Great news Lise!" Davyd Norris (Australia)
"Hey Lisa and Andrew congratulations what great things to look forward to. enjoy" Wayno
"Mazeltov!!!" Edana (Australia)
"Congrats Lisa. Glad to hear the next bub is along." Natalie Pasione (Australia)
"Cograts Lisa!" Mark McLaughlin (Australia)
"Congratulations Lisa. All my best to yourself, Andrew and Gemma, " Ian McKinnon (Australia)
"Nice Effort Ms Hills..." Jamie Simmonite (Australia)
"Well done Lisa and little Gemma. Bet you thought she was never going to come out!!! Looking forward to meeting Josh's little sister xx" Helga (Australia)
"CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of Gemma, thats a good healthy size baby, well done to you with no drugs.!!" Carole Davies (UK)
"Congratulations to you all on the birth of baby Gemma...cant wait to hear all about it. Beautiful name xx" Karen Bessell (Australia)
"Many congratulations to all the Hills and Steinbergs!!!!Great news....looking forward to d photos.Well done d Lisa." Katie McGrath (Ireland)
"Hey guys. Congrats on the arrival of Gemma. Love the name but then I am a little biased." Jodi and Brynn (Australia)
"Hi guys, Congratulations on the arrival of Gemma, just got text message. Hope all is well, can't wait to see the photos on facebook soon. Love Dee, Kev, Mitchell & Luke" (UK)
"Looks like you have a daughter called Gemma, send us some details when you get the chance and well done love!" Emu (Australia)
"Congratulations you two!! Finally she arrives :)" Kath Kissell (Australia)
"Congrats on the arrival of Gemma. Hope she brings you many, many years of joy." Lynn Keel (Aus ex Swazi)
"Congratulations to you and Andrew on the birth of your baby girl!! I hope you and baby are going well. As a father myself I also spare a thought for Andrew - its tough on Dad's too.
I hope all goes well in your recovery. Enjoy the moments." Andrew Meyer- Manager
"aaaahhhhh - beautiful - congratulations" Caithlin Owen (UK)
"Hi Lisa and AndrewCongrats guys, she is beautiful! How are you doing? She looks adorable, enjoy that tiny bundle and all the cuddles xxxx catch up when you're out and about in a wee - while :)" Sue and Lester Prentice (Aus)
"Makorokoto! I wish my girls would start -I want to be a beaming grandfather!" Mike Davies (Zim)