Then my friends Jorja, Amelie, Sharne and Laura came to visit. I love playing with Jorja and Amelie is getting bigger and cuter every time I see her. I can't wait to meet Jorja's new brother or sister, but that won't be until next year.
I was a little unsure once we actually go out on the water, but there were lots of warm cuddles to help me feel safe, some from Daddy and some from Gran. I was most impressed with the whistle on my jacket - I am practising so I can use it all on my own.
And after our cruise around the estuary, we motored back through the canals to the boat ramp next to Mummy and Daddy's old house in Waterside Drive. I was pretty impressed with myself having survived my maiden voyage as you can see in the picture above.
Here I am again, this time with the funky Little People SUV that Uncle Dean bought me. You should hear me make the car sound. Brooommmm brooommmm.
And this last pic (for this post anyway) shows my puzzle expertise - that and it is an absolute study of concentration.
By the time the rash came I was starting to feel a little better, I even had some fun in the big girl bath with my new toys - the letters that stick on the side of the tub are great, even if Mummy and Daddy really do write some silly things sometimes!
Oh well, at least such a strong reaction means I have a super immune system - that's what Dr Parry said, anyway.
We have also just recently met my newest friend - Amelie. Her mum and dad (Ricky and Laura) are friends with my mum and dad. We got to go and visit her in hospital when she was just a couple of days old - she is pretty little but makes up for that with how cute she is. She was born 6 days after my birthday so we even share a birthday week and I can't wait to play with her lots and lots when she get a little bigger. Daddy thought that seeing a new baby made Mummy clucky (and maybe it did just a little bit), I'm not really sure what that means but I don't think we have time to have a new baby at our house just yet, they seem to be very hard work!
Time for me to run, and by that, I literally mean run. I am running all over the place now. My favourite new game is to dial someone on the phone and then run away when Mummy comes to catch me - it's so much fun! I wonder what else I can do to make her chase me...
And all us kids were very lucky because Pop Mark let us play on his boat. Here I am with my cousin Jack and one of my best friends Maddison. 
Then it was time for the cake. Mmmm, cake. I thought the candle was lovely, but I can't figure out why Mummy would freak out whenever I put my hand near it. And she said she wouldn't be one of these overprotective types...
Mummy and Daddy even let me stick my hand into the icing to have a little taste. There's nothing like red food colouring to fire up a little one!
Overall, it was a fantastic party and I'm so glad everyone could make it. Thank you all so much for your well wishes and for all the lovely presents - I have many hours of fun and looking good ahead of me!
Here I am after Daddy helped me to open a couple of my presents - he's working on getting my new Little People Plane out of it's box while I do my best Derek Zoolander impersonation.
And boy, was I happy with my pressies! If you look carefully, you can see my favourite new toy in my left hand - it's the little red headed pilot from my plane and I haven't put her down since I got her (with the exception of naps and meals - although she has had a bit of a kip with me a couple of times)
Mummy's favourite new toy is the zoo - you should see how clever she is. She can even put all the animals in alphabetical order (and yes, she has done that more than once already). I prefer a more random, all-over the house configuration, but that's just me.
And this last picture shows what happens when Daddy gets to dress me in the morning. So what does my t-shirt actually say? My Daddy knows how to fix things? No. My Daddy knows about computers? No. My Daddy knows Mummy is the boss? No. It actually says 'My Daddy knows everything'. I am still waiting for the proof on this one!
So at one, I am walking, I can feed myself, I am starting talk, I know how to work a crowd and I have lots and lots of admiring fans and friends. It's a pretty good life being one. Stay tuned for party post - very exciting!
Talia and I also had a great time playing with the magnets from the fridge - "See Talia, this one is cut out in the shape of a person..."
And of course their were the usual laughs and lots more fun playing in the tunnel, tent and with the copious quantities of toys I seem to have accumulated.
Thanks for coming girls, I can't wait 'til next time. (PS - Talia, make sure you bring your walker again - that was very helpful).
... and an assortment of new maritime things to try and ingest!
Thanks Pop Mark, hanging out on Two Bucks II was lots of fun - I can't wait to hit the waves!
Mum says I should also let you know that I am on the verge of walking. I cruise around the furniture and move pretty easily from lounge to lounge to coffee table now. I'll even reach up and use the kitchen bench or table to help me at this point. I will also stand on my own with nothing to hold on to at all. And today I took my first little step (towards Heidi, mum's friend from school) - Mum tried to play it cool, but I could tell how excited she was. I gave it another shot for Daddy too - should be on my feet any day now, look out!
Hannah
