The boys are thriving. Finn has had his cleft repaired, but still is in the lowest 3 per cent by weight of children. He loves singing and climbing. Niall is big and very strong for his age. He is more into cuddles, but also loves climbing and can now walk. Both enjoy TV - especially Toy Story.

The boys in the bath - 18 months old

Finn on his 1st birthday 20th June 2005

The boys with mummy on their 1st birthday

Roan on her 2nd birthday, 26th April 2004

Niall eating sand on the Aran Island Innisman, June 2005

Daddy and the kiddies, January 2006