A few more photos

Noah and I put this together a couple of weeks ago for beside my bed.

Here's Tyler doing some digging. He likes trucks and cars.

His new hat.

He loves getting Noah's school things out. This is Noah's thermos for water.

Tyler took his first step.

He got geared up in the morning with his new sneakers.

He practiced "No hands" quite a bit first (on his knees).

He waited until Takeshi got home to actually do it.

He took one step!

In the Pool

Little T is turning one

Hi everyone. It's a momentous occasion. Our baby is turning one in a week's time. We'd love to have you celebrate with us. Click on the link above to see our birthday boy's site.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER

Stand up and be counted

Yes he can do it!
Not the best picture but my camera has had to go in for repairs, this was taken on the mobile.
I didn't want to be too far away in case he fell.
He started doing this yesterday.

At Universal Studios

It was a hot day so Tyler is swigging on water here.

Having a sit down for a minute.

Plied with icecream and beer, he's good to go (Tak).

Fresh off the Jaws ride.

You won't want to miss this!

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A big day out

Last Sunday the three boys went to a local zoo / theme park. It was a beautiful day and they had a great time.

On the ferris wheel.

Bumper boats!

When they got home Tyler decided to start crawling! We were so pleased it was a Sunday as Tak was home and got to see it. He is 10 1/2 months old so it's probably high time he started moving on his own.

He loves the laptop

He is very motivated by the laptop. It is often on this chair during the day which is forcing Tyler to try and stand up. See how he's up on one leg!

Play me a song Mr Piano Man

Tyler and his xylophone. He's pretty musical at this point. Loves to sing, clap and wave his arms as well as bash out tunes on the xylophone, drums, tambourine and marracas.

The three of us

On our way to kindergarten last week via the airport with our friends who were staying.

Ten months old

He has two teeth.

He has just learnt how to sit himself up and is determinedly trying to crawl.

He's quite mobile as a bottom shuffler.
Combat rolling over and over also gets him where he needs to go.

He's overjoyed and mummy is hysterical upon finding him sitting up in his cot!

The feet tuck under and he wiggles to get going - then belly flops face first onto the floor.

Tyler playing in an old basket

He's so big he only just fits in here. He didn't actually sleep in here but Noah did when he was born.

Little T

Fresh from his bath. Look how his face is clearing up.

The other two think it's hilarious wriggling for photos so there are never any clear shots. Plus my camera likes to focus on objects in the distance ...sigh.

Brain surgery anyone?

Dr. Miya B performed a gruesome lobotomy right here in our own kitchen! Isn't it interesting how the removed brain looks remarkably like raspberry jelly.

Grass is always greener

We can finally say we have a lawn! After a somewhat dubious winter the grass is finally shooting up all over. This is a particularly nice patch of soft green grass. Tyler was enraptured.

A fragile delivery from Costco

The red sticker on the box says "FRAGILE". I got quite a surprise when I opened the box and these two kids leapt out.

Kiwi Kids love Marmite Sandwiches

Yep, he loves his marmite sammies despite having no teeth.

All in a day

It was quite warm and sunny so both boys were in their new polo shirts.


Tyler helped with washing today. I was thinking about putting him in the stroller, which was in my boot, then I decided to just put him straight in the boot! He was happy.

It was a beautiful day. Noah had his school trip to the nearby zoo. There were giraffes, lions, tigers and even a dolphin show. He was also pleased to see some penguins. He's really into animals right now since he got the Madagascar DVD.

Wonderful Wonderful News

I'm going to be an aunty! (again) I am so happy!

Sunny days Rainy Days

The boys both love reading. Noah is fascinated by this one about ships that Sally and Tore gave him for his birthday. Tyler is a having a go with Richard Scarry. It was a lovely sunny afternoon in Noah's room.

Then the rain returned and it's cold! Little T had to roll the sleeves up on Noah's old Bob The Builder raincoat so he could drop Noah off at kindy this morning.

I like your shoes too

My picture has arrived from England! It's an original gliclee print, which is a new art medium done by computer with fancy printers. It's signed and dated by the artist, Askey. It's a limited edition! I had to buy the frame myself but I pretty happy with the result.

The picture is titled "I like your shoes too"

The View from our Window

Each day as I walk to and from Tyler's room I can't help but love the view of our neighbour's garden. It is so well planned in terms of seasonal interest. It's really simple but so stunning. I love the colours which are mainly just greens.

Monsieur Pamplemousse back at kindy

First Day back, oui oui monsieur!
Giving some attitude.

The Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny left several colourful eggs around the garden. What a lot of fun!

Tyler can sit up by himself (if you get him up he'll stay up)

Happy Easter Everyone

Happy Easter!
Monsieur Pamplemousse has done some baking.

Enjoy your weekend!

Sakura Days

A bit of a ladies man!

Noah's class had a final get-together at the local park this past Thursday. As of next week they start a new academic year and will be put in new classes with new teachers. His classmates are equally divided - 16 girls and 14 boys in "Bara Gumi" which means "Rose class".

It was beautiful weather although the wind was icy. There were a few cherry blossums still around which was lovely. All in all it was a really nice afternoon.

More spring days

1. Tyler's going commando.

Tyler is trying out for the First XV

Just photos

The boys on sheet day.