I love cocoa.

In the park

Out to visit tick Nanna at the liedertafel picnic today but she didn't make it as the friends taking her couldn't find a park.

Explored a little before going to visit at her house.

Still a lot of growing for this little guy. He seems so tall amongst his baby mates. 

Nana, we are here. where are you?? 

Saturday

Looking cute this morning. Took about 4 steps on your own. We are getting closer to proper walking!

At granny's for the afternoon whilst mum and dad saw Cinderella in gold class.

Home time x

First fritz- ha!!

Smiley fritz from the deli man at foodland!

Kept you happy the whole shopping trip. 

In the sun and in the rain

After swimming yesterday this morning seemed very chilly, but then the sun popped out so we played on the grass.

Enjoyed an afternoon yoghurt snack.. You managed to get some on the spoon and put it in your mouth all on your own! And obviously put it all over ypur face too.

And then you wouldn't nap so off we went for a walk. Then it rained. Wet mummy, happy sleeping baby- still worth it ;)

Last beach day.

You rocked the beach today mate, late March and 32• outside. Tomorrow it is 22•, and this morning it was 13• overnight.  

A freakish opportunity to hit the beach!

It is well and truly autumn, the leaves on the grapevine have turned to gold. 

 

Two, that's your wine buddy. Patience, we will need a good 10-20 years for that 2013 port. Let's hope you like port (if not, we bought it at a good price- and we bought too many to cellar;)

Happy to be back home after a dip. Looks like you have the same issues as me- eczema and salt water are a tough break. 

Great to be near the beach on days like these. 

Crazy

This (want everything at the store)

And this (crazy cuddle/bite kisses)

Plus this (I'll just get it myself)

This (climb up on the couch to watch tele?!!)

This (somewhere else to climb in- can't get out of this one yet)

And this (more climbing).

Cheeky monkey xx

The Amazing Drumming Monkeys

We have not been to the Fringe for a long time, and so glad that we have returned for a very fun show for you. 

First Fringe outing. Mad March with a baby in a pusher. 

There was a run in the stage from all the little people in the audience, they had to call the security gorilla. Mum just found her wallet. Nice. 

Burgers and fries at Burger Theory in the very 'hipster' part of Rundle Street (Vardon Lane/Ebonezer Place) was a great lunch.  Thanks for sharing your rice crackers mate. 

You seem to like ice cream and cake. No kidding. Genetics hah! 

Now off to Granny's while mum and Dad go to Josh and Kate's wedding. You have a very good granny. 

Hillbillies.

Went to the hills last weekend. The fresh air has miraculous qualities. We were sitting on the couch, and there you were. You climbed up on the couch all on your own. First time, great to share with Grandad and Di. 

Stopped off at the Murphys on the way home. Nana has just turned 80. They were all excited to see you. You were interested in all Nans ornaments- that giant snail had better keep an eye out! 

Playing with my friends

With second cousin Wolfgang.

With Wilma (although the tv seems more interesting).

With Pippa from mums group.

A big weekend.

A big weekend for you mate, you have been up three times already and it is only 9pm. Mum is at the ballet. 

You got to meet your 3rd cousin Wolf, and your 2nd cousins Alex and Nathan (and April).  

Roasted corned beef set the Webber on fire, but it strangely worked with the sourkraut and Opa's old port. 

Nana is holding up well. 

Did not know that it was corned beef. 

A new hat.

You inherited your first hat today. 

A lovely tribute to Opa, and all his Ledertafel buddies put on a great show. 

One step for baby!

First little step today! You stood up and took one step before bopping back down on your bum. I took my first steps at grandad costar's house after pat costar's funeral- so that is quite strange with Opa's funeral coming up.

Today you also worked out how to add a block to the tower, well still trial and error but pretty cool.

One last first today- first time you've ever slept in the ergo! 

No present like time

A sad end to a fun weekend when your tick Opa died yesterday. Luckily we spent a lot of time with family this weekend.

Friday with grandad at the mall.

And Saturday with granny, jane, tick Nanna and Opa.

Lucky to have a beautiful last day with him. And he loved watching you play and drum and get into mischief.

On a side note you tried strawberry tart, milo, vanilla and cookies and cream icecream and egg sandwiches this weekend. Lots of new treats!