Wow, so much news!

Hmmmm, what's in mommy's handbag?

Getting into Christmas spirit

Daddy's little home-boy!

My laugh is infectious!

Twisting myself around in bed

Told you my laugh was infectious!

Hmmmm, yummy reindeer horns!

Giddy-up!

On my tummy, ready to cause chaos!

Opening presents with daddy

Wrapping paper tastes gooood!

More pressies!

Family of reindeer

Nemo, is that you?

My family

Almost there!

I'll have that thanks!

Dabchick cottage - Dullstroom

Hello my only,

Wow, you've had a jam packed holiday so far, that's why I haven't been able to write for so long! You are sleeping now so I thought I'd quickly snap the chance to tell you what you've been up to.

We, your second toofie arrived about 3 days after the first one and we were so happy that it went so quick! I actually think your top two toofs are gonna make their appearance soon as well.

On Friday the 19th daddy went in for the same operation that you went for, the left inguinal hernia. But dad was in a lot more pain and took quite long to recover. You showed your support by kicking him on his scar almost every time he picked you up. I think you were trying to heal it, well, I hope so anyway. He's feeling a lot better now and you two have been playing up a storm since he's been on holiday. I think you like the guy on guy quality time.

Then on Saturday we left for Loskop dam with Ouma Rina, Uncle Koevoet, Melanie, Ludwig, Helmut and Charlotte. We were at such a stunning place, you had a ball. We went swimming in the baby pool, and we were taken for a 2 hour boat ride, which you absolutely loved! You couldn't stop talking the whole way! Then on Monday morning we left to go to Dullstroom. It was such a cosy little cottage we'll definitely go back there! You got to enjoy your first "fishing" trip. Daddy caught a big one, and Gerrie caught two trouts! Needless to say we had a very nice dinner that night! Once again you were on your best behaviour once again and even impressed us with getting into the crawling position. Since you've noticed that you can move, you haven't stopped! You're not crawling yet, but I can see it'll be very soon!

We came back on the 24th and that evening we celebrated Christmas eve. You had a ball opening all your presents, from Lisa and Dale, ouma Rina, and mom and dad. Of Course, you love the wrapping paper more than anything else! You were also fascinated with the reindeer ears we had on and kept wanting to eat them! Eventually you succeeded.

On Christmas day we went to Amelle and Warren, and mom's cousin's were there, Leatitia, Marycia and Richard. We had a great braai outside by trees, but towards the end we were all very very tired! We went home and turned in early. Oh and Merry Christmas to everyone we didn't get to greet! Never forget the reason for the season!

On Sunday we went to go and give all the goodies to the baby charity in Pretoria. It was so beautiful seeing all the little ones. The smallest was 11 days old, so incredibly tiny! And the oldest was 11 months old. He was also born early, 2 months, so he's also a little fighter. Thank you very very much to everyone who contributed! Megs, for the box full of goodies, Claire for the bags and bags full of clothes, Samm for the products, granny and grampy Paul for the money (we bought porridge, wipes and cloths with it), Loren for the scrapbook albums and SA Shelving for the teddy bears! We had a whole bakkie full to give, so thank you very very much! Unfortunately we couldn't take any pics because of the babies' rights, but it was a very nice day.

Well, it feels like our holiday is only starting now my only. We've been so busy, and now mom almost has to go back to work again! While I was writing you woke up in the mean time, and now you're trying to escape from the cushion that you're on. Very cute my boy!

Anyway my only, I love you plenty and plenty, and I can't wait to see what else you come up with in the next couple of days.

Love you lots!

Mom