Meet Alice. She’s a special baby – she’s been hoped for and wanted for eight years. How many of us can claim that?

Also, be reintroduced to Dee – she’s Alice’s Mum. She thinks she’s the luckiest woman on the planet and I’d say she’s as close to right as it’s possible to be. DM and I both love Dee – she’s a truly special lady.

Alice is a pixie.

I love the feeling of hope in this shot. I feel hopeful just looking at it.

Here’s to Alice – may she be everything her loving parents (Alan & Dee) hope for and may she find happiness in her tiny world.

Last year I was squashed!