TODAY IS THE DAY!

TODAY is the day that Riley took his first steps! 12.5 months old.

He played with Uncle Andrew on the rocking chair and then wanted to come over to me on the floor.. pitter patter! What a gorgeous chunky monkey he is! He's very pleased with himself.

He's been able to climb up a couple of the bunk bed wrungs, climb onto the rocking chair, over the furniture onto Daddy's lap, climb up onto Lucas' bed... with the odd fall off and last second catch. He's so active he hasn't needed to walk. But he's finally there.

Lucas is also very excited and loves calling him over and watching him walk. Here's Lucas doing his "Burn Notice" impression. You can't see but under those sunnies he's trying to wink by closing both eyes.

Fanks Farmor and Gramps

Here's the requested pics. We took video but I can't seem to find it... I'll keep looking.

And ofcourse.. the box :o)

Happy Christmas Eve..

Here's Lucas having the BEST time ever with our friend from Church - Kevin. What a cool bloke for taking Lucas for his first buzz around the street!

 

Our little Christmas tree. The big one had to stay in the garage this year. Neither Steve or I could face pick up and re-decorating a pulled over tree... Which those of you with little toddler/baby boys know is inevitable!

At least this one they could play with and re-decorate as often as they liked. It has knitted angels and santas on that mum made YEARS ago when we first came to Australia. Perfect for little fingers :o)

Yes, Christmas Eve was happy as it was the first time in almost a month that Dad was well enough to have visitors or go out of the house. It was WONDERFUL to see them. Shame I was grumpy all day from lack of sleep trying to catch up on Christmas prep.

December delights

Lucas on his $5 bike (what a bargain!!) tearing up the neighbours driveway. He's so good, got it really quickly.

Cicadas.. urgh! Lucas and Steve poked them for ages to make them rattle and chirp like a fuzzy car alarm - so flippin' loud! They had fun. Black Prince and Brown Baker (actual names)

Happy Birthday Riley! 1 year old on the 11th December and super strong, a climbing expert, and an ever ready bunny.
Here's Lucas thinking the dog is his, Riley with a dastardly plan to claim it back when Lucas is asleep.

Mewwy Chwisthgnuss!

Great timing..

What is it with money!? Just when you think you're on track thinking you'll be able to splurge a bit on holiday, christmas, whatever.. the fridge breaks, the car needs a service and something fixing, who knows where the money goes.. there's just more urgent things that must be paid!

So in this grand style, the camera is busted and we can't take any festive pictures... sorry!

So you'll have to imagine the glittery dove that Lucas made at Pre-school, the hand painted gift paper on the present he brought home for us to open on Christmas day, the great progress Riley is making with his little walker trolley (finally interested!), his ability to climb onto the rocking chair, over onto the armchair and onto Daddy's lap unassisted. His other climbing adventures just make me shake my head (what am I in for!?!).
The gingerbread houses we're making, the special gingerbread gifts Lucas gave to his best buddies (Jack and Addy), the morning, afternoon and after dinner family gathering on the trampolene, swimming etc etc etc


We'll try and borrow one!

Early Christmas treat

Here's Lucas feeling rather satisfied at his portion of fish and chips (Daddy's) and started carving away at it instantly. Terrial beach.