Vale Elliot Jack, Baby 44

Elliot's father, Jack Russell, on the left, with Jarrod Berry, father of Baby 43 Zoe.

The moment Elliot happened...

Me pregnant with Elliot, my tummy being felt by Baby 35 River.

Elliot Jack, my 44th baby, arrived.  He was my 8th singleton in a row, which is the current record (he was followed by twins). 

Being fed by big brother Harry.

Elliot as a toddler.  He had the Clingy trait.

Stinky boy asking Father Winter for a gift.

One of my favourite pictures.

Harry and Elliot being precious.

Words with Mum.

Elliot's birthday!

Elliot as a child.  He gained the Perfectionist and Happy Toddler traits and had the Whiz Kid aspiration. 

Elliot's birthday again.

Elliot as a teenager.  He gained the Good trait and had the Archaeology Scholar aspiration.  It was apparent that he looked like his father!

Due to his aspiration, I took the family on a trip to Selvadorada.  Elliot was loving the jungle!

Me and Elliot hacking away at some vines.

His first dig!

Elliot fascinated by ice cream.

Simultaneously checking his phone and reading little brother Claus to sleep.

Elliot as a young adult!  His final traits were Loves Outdoors, Good Manners, Compassionate and Responsible.  He was my second child to earn three extra traits!

Playing chess with Claus.

Having fun with little brother Declan.

Striking a pose at sister Zoe's wedding.

Elliot was notable for having swum through our kitchen.

Elliot after his first day at work as a critic (he was sad because Ottilie had just died).

And then he moved out!

Esme, Zoe, Harry, Beckett, Benjamín (Esme's husband) and Elliot on New Years Eve/Esme's wedding.

Elliot spotted chilling in Windenburg.

Elliot as an elder!  With sister Esme and niece Tierra.

Elliot's reaction when I told him he was conceived in the very rocket we were standing next to.

Vale Elliot Jack Westbrook

Baby 44

Son of Arden Westbrook and Jack Russell

Traits: Perfectionist, Good, Loves Outdoors, Good Manners, Responsible, Compassionate

Aspiration: Archaeology Scholar

Spookapalooza

 Aiden "Chompers" Westbrook. 

 Adorable Amelia is fascinated by cake!

 Finley and Ralph being precious.

Hey Otis (Baby 49)!

 I then received the news no mother wants to hear, for the 44th time - Elliot had passed away.

 Finley and Ralph continued to have a cute little bromance.

Clearly something was shocking me.

 I wonder what these decorations are for...?

 It looks like we are having a spooky party!

 My little Christmas tree helps herself to some eyeballs.

Maisie, who insisted on wearing a pumpkin on her head with her princess outfit, entertains the crowd. 

 No, that's not someone dressed as a scarecrow - that's our very own scarecrow, Patchy, joining in the festivities!

 Finley busts a move.  Esme the witch behind.

Louis can't resist the evil of... the thriller...

Holly and Claus.

 Ralph as an elf and mama as a pirate.

 Darth Vader?  Is that you...?  It's actually Aiden!

Hey Otis!

 Finley, me, Benjamín (Esme's husband) and Greta (Esme's daughter).

 Double bubble, boil and trouble...

Definitely seeing double!  Baby 37, Finn's, twin daughters Jana and Kim. 

 Finley asking Holly for candy.

He seems amazed by the lolly... Holly's lolly.

 This is too cute!

Ralph and Amelia dressed in little Christmas-themed outfits, my heart cannot get enough!

 Candy bowl doin' me a frighten!

 And Amelia looks uneasy being read to by Darth Vader.

My sad (literally) attempt at a pumpkin carving.

 Over at GeekCon, it's pants optional.

Including for our very own Declan (Baby 48).

 There, things are heating up for Finley and his gal Kaydence Potter!

I think they just became a couple!

 Check out her cute outfit.

 Sweet Amelia loves pink!

 Cheeseface Ralph is on the move!

Finley (right): "How dare you have the same outfit as me!"

Otis (left): "Mate I'm older than you, you copied me."

 Why are my children gathered out the front? (Esme, Declan, Claus, Otis, Finley)

And why is mama cooking up a storm?

And why is Maisie setting the table with disdain?

 And why is Patchy here?

And who is this lady between Louis and Aiden?

Oh!  It must be Harvestfest!

Clockwise from right: Finley, Aiden, Kaydence, Esme, me and Pari, the lady from two pictures ago.  She is Aiden's friend.

Maisie and Louis.  Not sure if he likes my turkey or not...

But it looks like the twinnies like it!

 And what's this?!  Finley is proposing to Kaydence whilst Aiden looks happily on.

 She said yes!

Aiden looks inspired...

So he goes and makes a move on Pari!

And of course, Baby 45, Darby, my current eldest, is here too.

Amelia throwing a tantrum.  It's all fun and games for Ralph until...

You get hit! 

Story time with Finley, Maisie, Amelia and Ralph.