4 and a bit months

Took a trip away to my aunties beach house. It rained the whole weekend. Lots of reading and for me, cross stitch. Eva was great entertainment for my cousins. I dont think she was out of anyones arms for long. So what were my sister and I to do on such a grey weekend? mmmm of course, shop for baby winter clothes! such cuddly stuff. Dad brought her some sheep skin pants. I would like a pair also...

Once home, got the idea in my head that she would now be ready for some food. I even brought a Jemima Puddleduck Wedgewood bowl for the occasion (the addition of the ceramic bowl would be one lesson learnt..) I was a little on the excited side, so called hubby down to watch and got my little pink spoon and started scooping the daintiest bits of rice cereal into her mouth...

Five seconds later she looked like this;

Youll notice that in all the excitement I forgot to put on a bib... (additional lesson learnt)

I Luv to Knit

OK, I cant work out the rotate thingy, but you get the idea. The temp has dropped below 25 again, so on go the woolies, if only for a photo op. I spent my last month of pregnancy knitting this little green number, and it may not fit her into the winter. A big thanks to Debs mum who put it all together (otherwise it would have been worn with stitch holders attached..) and she knitted the beanie also. Very pleased with myself on this one, and may attempt another, esp if we go travelling again. Love to knit!

Nana

Whos a happy great grandmother then! Finally found my cord for the camera, so can begin uploading photos again. Nana had a great time with Eva. Could not stop thinking Eva what a life would be like when you meet your great grandchild, what a long way to come from 1916, Eva born in 2006, just when you thought you had experienced all phases of life... I luv my nana

visiting

Baby Eva and I headed out west to visit the relos, was nice to get out of the city, a bit of a shock; all the brown hills and dust storms. Went for a walk to the dam that we always swam in on hot days, not much left except some very bewildered looking sheep standing around.

The main part of the mission was to catch up with my grandmother and introduce Eva to her great grandmother. Such a special thing, will get some good family photos.

little girl

Hey everybody! Like my picture of 2 little girls? Had a great Australia day weekend hanging out with one proud auntie!! We were blessed with beautiful weather and stocktake sales, and being in our nations capital... fireworks! Eva is starting to make lots more noise, and will seem to speak to you with such conviction as if of course you understand what she says, then she starts crying in frustration. Am I meant to think this is cute? She looks like her dad when she gets frustrated! I am trying to teach her to sign to ease this problem, but I think she flays her hands about by accident most of the time, maybe its coincidence that she touches her mouth and is hungry.. she is always chewing on her hand, and these days, she is always up for eating (drinking).
Its a cliche, I know, but she is growing like the clappers. I can almost forgive her for waking me up more than a few time a night, as I swear she is bigger in the morning. Sometimes all the growing and new experiences just wears her out and she'll sleep the whole night. But, whether its the 3:30 witching hour in the middle of the night, or meeting dozens of new people, she's always smiling.
I'm in love again.

Hubby and child

Just had to post this photo. We went to Brisbane for the cricket (Hubby sat through the boiling sun for 2 days, Eva and i went shopping..) After a hard day the 2 of them curled up in bed. i predict that this daughter of mine will witness alot of major sporting events thoughout her life, with such a sports lover as hubby.

chubby

just a quick post to update photos, as she seems to be growing at a rate of knots... she is at the 5kg mark already. and moved out of the newborn nappies. i am so proud. my little girl is growing up! i think only new mothers see these things as significant milestones.

also a photo with granda who loves to watch the cricket with her! ps: are those ears similar?