9 months crawler

Alice turned 9 months today. She is now a big handful of wriggles and can not sit still for a minute. I love her to bits but she is exhausting!! Here are a few videos of her and what she's been up to. You will see how affectionate otto and Alice are to each other!

Alice in April

April has been a busy month for Alice. Lots of car journeys, visiting people and seeing animals- enjoy!

In nanny and grandad's garden with daddy and cousin Mairead.

Mummy and Alice at Moreton gardens

Saying hello to donkey. If I could zoom in, then you would see she was laughing.

At Monkey World, daddy's work, looking at the monkeys. Alice loved the lemurs, capuchins and chimps. I'm sure she will enjoy lots more visits!

We had a fantastic couple of days near Sudbury with our wonderful friends Kim and Chris from South Africa. Although we haven't seen them since we visited them in SA 2 years ago, it was like we had only seen them yesterday. Alice adored them and enjoyed cuddles with Kim. Ok, I think we're all in the shot this time!

Outside the church at Dedham- lovely warm April weather in England!!

Memories of SA-

Emily: "Ok boys, this is what I want you to do. Point at the church and look natural!"
(Both very obliging!)

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!