not another photo shoot!

We adore our little girl and love to capture her cheekiness in photos. Here is a small collection of the many photos we've been taking. Casual look for the spring
"Now mummy, let me take one of you"

"Are you sure this hat suits me mummy?"

Alice does pretty florals "Look mummy, my feet!"

"No no mummy, I think the best angle is with me on my tummy!"

Who does she take after??

Alice at 7 months old

mummy at 18 months old

Lots of people ask who Alice takes after and comment that shes a "little Toby". I agree but I like to think there's a bit of me in there somewhere! I thought I would post this photo of me at 18 months. What do you think??

solids all the way

It's been a while since I last posted some pictures on the blog. This is because suddenly Alice is in to everything and there is little time to spare! Right now she is on her play mat surrounded by toys but none of them are half as interesting as the board game boxes near by. It's amazing how far you can travel by rolling! So Alice is 7 months old and on 3 solid meals a day. She is happy to eat anywhere- tea rooms, by the river or cricket pitch...even in the services on the M3! Meal times are a happy affair with lots of mess. Oh and Otto likes this new aspect of Alice's day, particulary the finger food delights on the kitchen floor. Yummy- toast for breakfast

In Sudbury, having a picnic

On the picnic table

mummy- you do know where my mouth is?

A family breakfast in the lounge

I can talk

It's all go here, we've got the builder in at the moment putting in built in wardrobes in 2 of the bedrooms. I usually creep around when Alice is asleep in the house but it seems I don't really need to bother as she can sleep through drills and nail guns!

I had to put this short video on. This is Toby's attempt at a daytime nap- about as successful as mine! Check out the different sounds she now makes. She loves to squeal!

Alice's first ride on a donkey!

Alice's great aunty and uncle bought her this lovely donkey from the donkey sanctuary- Eric. Toby sat her on it and she squealed with delight!

Spring is in the air

At last, spring is finally here. We have had nearly 3 weeks of blue skies, a cool wind and longer day light hours- horray. Alice and I have been spending lots of time outside walking and looking at the plants in the garden-her cheeks are positively rosy from all the fresh air. As it was mothers day we headed to the coast for a walk and drink at the look out cafe. Otto ran around like a nutter and Alice slept. We then did a photo shot in the back garden- check out Alice flying and that toothy grin!

Look at that blue sky!

Cuddle on mothers day

weaning- yummy

Alice has been trying solids now for over a week. She loves anything that comes on a spoon! Her favourite so far is pear. The photos are of Alice's first solid meal.