20 - 26th Jan

Tiny little ladybird, 26th Jan
Australia Day

Being a lion

Lots of laughs at our place, 25th Jan

He loves it when the camera comes out. Especially the new big shiny one! 24th Jan

Story time. Can't interest Angus in story yet.

23rd jan. This day she took her guys with her to the sandpit. They ended up in the wash

This is how we like to spend the afternoons in summer, always very busy

Tas gets all dreamy. She keeps a close eye on her "guys".

At last, the new camera

It was definitely worth the wait. It weighs a ton! But I'm quickly getting used to it.

Hello 2010, 3 Jan - 19th Jan 2010

Summer 2009

T is such an outdoor girl. She loves to be outside at every opportunity, which is fine by me, as i love being outside too. Especially on hot - but not too hot - days. Say, under 35 degrees.

We loved this little cubby house when we first inspected our house to buy - it's so lovely to see our little girl enjoying it too. I relax more about her playing in there since I bought some good strong red-back spider spray to keep the creepy crawlies out. She knows that Mummy doesn't like spiders and seems to feel the same way!

This is my little potted mint plant that has survived almost as long as we've been here. The only new plant, I believe, that has! She loves to pick it and eat some every time she goes past. DH is asking her not to eat too much, in the hope that some will be left! We're too scared to admit to his parents that all the plant clippings they've given us have gone to plant heaven.

This is the swing that Manda, Dad, and Mike bought for A at Gumeracha in October. Dad

was with us in spirit that trip. As you can see from his lovely squishy thighs, it's not easy getting him out again.

December 09

Oh yes, she loves spaghetti bolognaise there was a little girl under there, after all! she loves to take "calls" from a variety of "handsets" around the house

I love giving him his bottle, the way he strokes my face, and looks up at me. Sometimes he grasps my sleeve in his little fist, and even kicks T away if she comes too close! He makes little noises of enjoyment while he drinks.

He knows what's on the other side of the gate.... freedom

Ah yes. Self portraits!

The reading corner. We really need to encourage A to read more - this was a rare moment.

My happy place, The Tardis. Introducing... sewing machine.

T made a little train out of the giraffe and the blue nappy box. It was funny watching her ride away with the box left behind!

I love love love this photo. Will combine it with a close up of his eyes that I enlarged at home.

Boxing Day/Christmas at our place, the day after Nan and Pa's. Tasmin sleeping, DH taking the photo. This was the day we received the (official) news of manda and mike's pregnancy!

NEw Years Eve at our place. Manda wearing one of my maternity hand-me-downs

Tas loves playing with Uncle Mike. He likes showing off a bit too. I've heard him say to her "check this out, baby"

We set up the timer on the camera, but oh, when is the new camera coming? At least there is a group shot.