Better than Christmas...

Yesterday we opened a box of toys that Chase hadn't seen for almost two months as it was packed and came down on the truck before we did...

Big smiles as he began searching through and pulling out different things!

And after all the fun, just a big mess of toys! Way too many for one little boy...

...I think we will be packing some 'back' away before long.

My precious boy is growing up and getting more personality and along with it more cheeky behaviour...

I haven't quite got around the fact that my baby boy is soon to be a big brother!

Te amo con todo mi corazon!

The Challenge...

So as you might have read on Vienna and Stephannie's blog, Stephannie has set us a challenge!

Blogging every day for a month starting today...

Whether I get a blog up once a day or not, I am glad for the motivation it gives me to appreciate and write about the little everyday things! (Not to mention getting out the SLR instead of using my camera phone to get some decent un-blurred photos of Chase!

So I apologise in advance for the terrible quality...

So here we go with a quick update to start my 'month - blogged'.

Living at my parents place for a month was nice, Chase was able to get to know the family again as he'd not seen them for almost 4 months and Ziva their dog had Chase entertained much of the time with her endless patience. She reminds me of Sasha in size but Bruno when it comes to temperament!

Everything Poppy has, Chase wants... even water taste better when it's Poppy's!

6 months pregnant, a healthy baby, lots of movement and a little pot belly that Chase loves to blow raspberries on!

A little boy who has had his first real icecream on a cone, but ate it with a spoon anyway... loves his cuttlery. Eats his vita-brits all by himself and downed a jar of anchovy stuffed olives in two sittings!

Oh and the first time he had his OWN packet of chips from his Aunty Stephannie. She gave him plain... but he wanted burger rings, so mummy ate the plain ones!

We've moved out to a nice place that will take us through to mid November and then we will need to make a decission about where we want to live over Summer, and hope there is a good place in our price range at that time.

Till Tomorrow...

One week today...

So, we've been here for one week today!

Still feels like a holiday, but I guess with time that feeling will pass as we become more settled in our own routines and when we get into our own place.

The weather is on and off, some days that are fine and then others that are cold and windy. Chase has adjusted quite well, especially since he was only weened two weeks ago. I think dad coming up and staying with us for a while has helped with the transition, having a familiar face amongst the noise and hustle of the home!

As we were returning from an unexpected interview, we stopped by a beach with a great park for the kids right by the water. Not that you can tell because he just woke up, but Chase is enjoying watching and feeding the birds. He is so curious about all the little lizards and bugs around the property, I'm just worried that given half the chance he might try to eat them... but glad he's not to precious! (Especially with another on the way).

Missing our family back home, I'm sure Chase would love to see his Serena... I miss the joy and excitement they have whenever they get together!

Playing instead of packing..

You have to admit these are hilarious!!

Made with an app on iphone except the last one.. i grew my hair so i wouldn't be so cold in Tas.

...maybe i should keep the shirt buttoned up...

I better go and keep on packing.

Let us know which is your favorite. I love the one of Steve with his fringe.

Photos in the sun

My little man! What an excellent year it has been having Chase in our lives.

We had a nice time at a local park taking some photos.

I love this photo, it just shows how cheeky and fun loving he is.

My two favorite people in the whole wide world!!!

We love our Baby Chase

I could watch him play all day...

He brings so much joy to our family!

Can't wait for his little brother or sister to come.

Happy Easter!!

As all good daylight saving oblivious kids do Chase woke up extra early at 5:30 looking for his Easter treats. Just kidding he didn't even know what was coming.

Look how happy he is trying on trying on his mummy's bunny ears.

Mmmmm, i just looooove chocolate!

Packing begins

Cartons are here and it's time I start getting organised!

So far they have only served as entertainment when Vienna's children came to stay for half a day.

Fun comes first!

Noah's 1st Birthday

February is a huge month for Birthdays in our family, Stephannie, Sebe, Noah, Jony, Myles, Dad and Vienna who tacks on a couple of days into March.

Noah of course had a Noah's ark theme with a very clever and colourful cake.

Noah looks ever bit 1 yr to me but I just don't know where this whole year went!

It was nice to be part of celebrating this happy, healthy little boy!

Chase and i think his first experience with cake and frosting. His Aunty Ali knows us well enough to offer a white one. Although he usually eats everything I give him, he wasn't so keen on his cake.

Jeshua claimed taxes as soon as we sat them down and poor Chase was more than happy to share out of innocence, not being used to defending his property like the other 3 who are younger sibling.

Surprising cake didn't keep them occupied

For as long as you'd think!

It's hard to think this little guy will also be 1 in a month!

It was a wonderful day and im pretty sure Noah thought so too.

Jony's Birthday!

This year for Jony's 29th we decided to go out to dinner with everyone.

His choice of restaurant... Ribs & Rumps!

Jony enjoys his ribs... and as you can see, so does Chase!

Who is another fan of messy food...

Jony always appreciates a family get together especially when there's good food involved!

(To bad about the long wait, but can't expect to much when a booking goes from 20 to 40 people on the day of his dinner on a night which was then booked to capacity).

Jony had a great time, Thanks for coming!