Day at the Beach

 At first I wasn't really sure about the big wet stuff.  

In fact my very first touch of icy cold salt water on my feet was a bit scary.  I needed a cuddle after that.  But then my curiosity started to win and I had to go back.  So far out, in fact, that I fell in and had to have a change of clothes... twice! 

 Not quite sure why Mum and Dad didn't bring more than 2 changes of clothes.  But as you can all see I had a pretty good time in the water and on the sand. 

 It was an exciting time.  So much that I had to sleep in the car on the way home (or maybe that was because I didn't take my morning nap).

Time Flies

Been so busy recently.  But at least I could get a photographer to record the moments this time around.  Gonna be brief in terms of text, but there are a few nice shots of me doing regular stuff.

Telling everyone where we need to go at the Botanical gardens.

 Playing with the birdbath

 At my friend Lycan's house during party time. 

 Helping in the garden

Texting my agent about the next fashion show

Just hanging out with Mum, pulling a few poses.

Census

Well at least I got counted.
Things have been pretty busy for a few weeks, not a lot of photos to share, but I do have a training video for my marathon career...

 
And there is the time we tried to escape...

Tax Time

 

 At this time of year I dread the drudgery of paperwork and all things income  - of lack thereof.  So there is plenty of procrastination -  watching TV, having snacks, lying about pretending that things don't need to get done.










But Dad seems to enjoy it.  So I go hang out in the gardens with Mum and let the bearded one deal with it all.

One Year

These two pictures were taken exactly one year apart (by day, not hour for those pedantic people out there).

A little older, a little wider

Are you ready for it?
Are you really ready?
Ok.  Here it comes.

Mega-multi-super-update.
 Had my 12 month check-up at the MCHN.  Things are going pretty well.  Continuing to grow.  At this rate I will be taller than Dad by a couple centimeter.  But for now, I am 11.2kg light and 79cm short.  I am growing up fast!  So here is a pic of me looking like MacGuyver...





Since that fateful day over a year ago, there have been quite a few changes.  Not only for me.  Pip has had to deal with a whole lot less snooze time and a whole lot more noise.
For example:  "That thing" (the closest human equivalent for Pips expression upon seeing me a little too close)




Another:  "But why are there no bowls of noms for me in the lounge room?"







And the constant plea:  "Has he gone to bed yet?"

Of course, my changes are far more interesting.  One skill that I lack, which would be most excellent, is being able to stand up without holding onto something.  If I could, there would be no environment unnavigable, i.e. I could walk everywhere!  But when the worst comes to the worst, I can always start climbing.



 Starting to make progress in other areas too.  I have such advanced motor skillz that I can spoon feed myself, my chair, and the floor at the same time!!

I seem to have spent an awful lot of time driving Dad around for his appointments and what-not.  So much so I have had to resort to having car books and a car blanket.

The biggest event most recently was my birthday.  I got to see most of the people I know, I got more presents that my entire body weight.  So here are a few shots of me wearing, using, eating or just playing with some of the new things!  Thanks to everyone that shared some time with me :)
My new Train - TooT TooT!

New Hat and Jumper - good timing too, the weather is not like a Melbourne summer at all.








Despite both Mum and Dad being busy almost constantly, we did get the chance to find a pile of dirt to play in on our most recent visit to the botanical gardens.  Maybe next time I will get to try tasting some before they find me.

 Thanks for visiting!

Sorry about the long delay in updates.

So when does a baby stop being a baby?

Now that I am officially non-zero, and that there is no rounding involved to get to an integer in age I am going for my train driving license. See vid for my training session...

The birthday was pretty cool... i was swallowed by a balloon monster in the shape of a cot. It was a good thing Barnacles was there to protect me.

P.S. Sorry about the video intensive update. Kept file sizes at around 3MB, so they shouldn't take too long to load.