Happy Easter!

We left for South Africa on the 15th of December hours before the first snow arrived and got back on the 22nd of March just in time to witness the arrival of spring. Pretty good timing I'd say except for the fact that we love snow so we're sneaking off to the French Alps for our annual fix. Anyway, here are some photos of our week, which was filled with fun Easter activities with our lovely neighbours.

Happy Easter everyone!

Healthy Appetite

After the shaky start Daniel has a developed a healthy appetite. We're much more relaxed second time around so there is no wonder that the little chap has a sweet tooth. He happily eats anything we offer him (even purity) and is already eating pretty much the same as us blended up (doesn't mind a chunky texture). He must always have something that he can hold or pick up so finger foods are very popular. Like his big brother he loves yoghurt. Here he is trying to eat the tub.

Life back in London

Although we had an awesome time in sunny South Africa we are all happy enough to be back in London. It is great to be surrounded by our friends and our home comforts again.

Nicholas is over the moon to have all his books, puzzles and toys back. Some things never change: he still loves collecting sticks and still adores Phillipa.


We realised how much Daniel has grown because he is too big for many things like his crib, his car seat, his bumbo, his playmat, his rocking chair and nearly his jolly jumper too. He is a real little mischief and can't keep his hands off anything.


Nicholas is very comfortable in his own little bed. He sleeps very well with only the odd waking due to a nightmare, for some water or to go to the toilet. Sometimes we find him in odd possitions though.


Daniel is another story. Sometimes he wants a midnight snack, sometimes a snuggle - mostly both simultaneously. Sometimes he just decides it's time to wake up and play - how can we ignore this gorgeous face beaming up at us. Hopefully he'll learn the meaning of 'SLAAP' sometime soon.

Mini Reunion

We got back just in time for a visit from Caroline and Sophie. Here are some photos of Nicholas and 4 of his orginal girl friends on the banks of the Thames (pity Evangeline and Tully were not there too).

Snug as a bug

This was at 9am this morning. At the crack of dawn we let the two little bugs into our bed not thinking that our London bed is much smaller than our Joburg bed. There they were as happy as can be in the middle while we hung like fruit bats on the edge. It's not very comfortable, but if it means we can lie in a bit then we'll just have to do it, won't we.

Christmas Photoshoot

I did a photoshoot of the boys early in December with the intention of using the photos to make Christmas cards. Things were so crazy before we left for South Africa I never got that far. Some of the photos are really cute and it seems like such a waste not to share them.

Hope you all had a wonderful festive season and that 2010 is a year full of fun, adventure, excitement, happiness and love for all of you!

Back to reality

We've just got back to good ol' Blighty after a lovely long escape to sunny South Africa. I'm not sure how to catch up (or if I will attempt to) but I'm back on-line so watch this space.

Soon after we arrived

Just before we left

Nicholas changed from this

into this

Daniel changed from this

into this

And we all had a ball!

Same same only different

Nicholas

Daniel

I must be the luckiest mom in the world!

Daniel Week 25

Daniel absolutely loves bath time, it doesn't matter what mood he is in, it always puts a smile on his face. He knows what we mean when we say 'splash' and 'kick' because he responds with great enthusiasm. The clever boy has even worked out how to make a the lobster's bucket spin and he explodes with excitement everytime.

Daniel has become quite dextrous lately. He is good at picking things up and controlling them. His concentrating face is so cute. He has also discovered the delights of cause and effect and loves dropping things for me to pick up.

Daniel has become fascinated with his toes and his hands. We often find him lying on his back with his arm stretched out in front of him twirling his hand around and staring at it and whenever he has the chance he plays with his toes too.

Everyone always comments how good Daniel is at playing on his own. He is quite happy keeping himself busy with some toys, or anything he can get hold of, for a few minutes if he is in the mood and if he isn't and he wants company he lets you know all about it.

This is Henry, he is three months older than Daniel, which will be negligible in a years time. He is one of Daniel's friends-to-be because his parents are friends of ours. I can just imagine them roughing it up while their dads are watching rugby and their moms are drinking prosecco in the future.

Apples don't fall far from the tree!