Sunday, January 27, 2008
HANGING OUT WITH SOPHIE
I am so lucky, my friend Sophie came to visit and we had the best time playing together (when I actually stood still for a while!) In fact, we were so busy playing that Mum had a very hard time catching us both in a picture together. That was until it was time for Soph to go home - then it was on, a big goodbye smooch. I can't wait 'til our next play date.
STILL A WATER BABY
It's official. I love swimming. Here I am at Aileen and Guy's lovely heated pool again. I had so much fun and even started swimming on my own. Well, Mum was always within arms reach, but I started kicking and I even blew some bubbles and lay back to float (that was a bit of a battle, but I got there in the end).
Compare these to almost a year ago...
Can't believe how much I've grown in such a short time! And how bald was I!!!
Hannah
Compare these to almost a year ago...
Can't believe how much I've grown in such a short time! And how bald was I!!!Hannah
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
AT THE BEACH HOUSE
Even thought I went swimming at the beach when I was just a little bubby, this was my first real swim at the beach in Busselton. We'll call it my first successful swim. I had a great time sitting by the water's edge and sussing things out...
... before Daddy and I started building a sandcastle together. Well, I was building the sandcastle and Daddy was seeing how big a hole he could dig - and yes, it filled with water.
Then it was time for some serious swimming and I loved it - I didn't want Daddy, or Mummy, or Gran, or anyone for that matter holding me back. After a couple of good stacks (one with a great save by Pop Mark) I realised that perhaps being held back for a little while wasn't such a bad thing after all.
When I thought it was time to get out, my lovely new beach poncho was waiting for me. Mmmm, cosy and warm!
The next day, Gran and Pop's friends the Pikes came down for a visit. They even had a little friend for me to play with - Sienna. She was just a little bit younger than me and just starting to walk. I wasn't too sure I really wanted to share my chair though as you can kind of tell by my frowny eyebrows in this picture.
And who's the greatest? Still Hannah of course.
Here I am with Daddy and my baby, a pressie that Gran bought for me when she was in Canada. I do love my baby. I go and find her when someone asks me to and I always have lots of kisses and cuddles for her.
Not only did the Pikes come to visit, but Dave and Nic and Jack and Toby came down too. I love playing with Jack and this time it was extra fun - they had a big new tent pitched in the yard just right for us to run around in!
And when Uncle Paul and Scotty left (because they were there too), they left lots of cans of XXXX Gold (which Daddy says is old man beer) in the ice box. And we all know how I love to get into an ice box!
And for those of you about to call child services, the can remained unopened throughout this photo shoot!
The beach house is great - I can't wait to go again soon.
Hannah.
... before Daddy and I started building a sandcastle together. Well, I was building the sandcastle and Daddy was seeing how big a hole he could dig - and yes, it filled with water.
Then it was time for some serious swimming and I loved it - I didn't want Daddy, or Mummy, or Gran, or anyone for that matter holding me back. After a couple of good stacks (one with a great save by Pop Mark) I realised that perhaps being held back for a little while wasn't such a bad thing after all.
When I thought it was time to get out, my lovely new beach poncho was waiting for me. Mmmm, cosy and warm!
The next day, Gran and Pop's friends the Pikes came down for a visit. They even had a little friend for me to play with - Sienna. She was just a little bit younger than me and just starting to walk. I wasn't too sure I really wanted to share my chair though as you can kind of tell by my frowny eyebrows in this picture.
And who's the greatest? Still Hannah of course.
Here I am with Daddy and my baby, a pressie that Gran bought for me when she was in Canada. I do love my baby. I go and find her when someone asks me to and I always have lots of kisses and cuddles for her.
Not only did the Pikes come to visit, but Dave and Nic and Jack and Toby came down too. I love playing with Jack and this time it was extra fun - they had a big new tent pitched in the yard just right for us to run around in!
And when Uncle Paul and Scotty left (because they were there too), they left lots of cans of XXXX Gold (which Daddy says is old man beer) in the ice box. And we all know how I love to get into an ice box!
And for those of you about to call child services, the can remained unopened throughout this photo shoot!The beach house is great - I can't wait to go again soon.
Hannah.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
BOXING DAY
Turns out it was a very busy December for us Chatfields. After all the excitement of the 23rd, and the craziness that was the 25th, we had a lovely relaxing Boxing Day at home. Well, not really! Nana and Grandad, Great Grandma Walker, Great Uncle Kevin and Great Aunty Helen, Kim and Chris and Mummy's cousin Narrelle all came down for a delicious BBQ dinner. Oh yeah, Uncle Dean was here too.
I had lots and lots of cuddles for Narrelle. Mummy thought that was very cute. She was also amazed by my new book from the Varvells. It's called 'Gallop!' by Rufus Butler Seder and the pictures actually move as you turn the pages. If you get the chance to check it out, it is well worth a look.
I got the chance to read lots of my new books...
... and I especially loved playing with my new bubble machine.
Uncle Dean and I played with Johnno - he really is a very good dog and i love him very much. He even sits still when I give him big cuddles now.
But just when I thought my December couldn't get any busier, it was time to go to the beach house...
Hannah
I had lots and lots of cuddles for Narrelle. Mummy thought that was very cute. She was also amazed by my new book from the Varvells. It's called 'Gallop!' by Rufus Butler Seder and the pictures actually move as you turn the pages. If you get the chance to check it out, it is well worth a look.
I got the chance to read lots of my new books...
... and I especially loved playing with my new bubble machine.
Uncle Dean and I played with Johnno - he really is a very good dog and i love him very much. He even sits still when I give him big cuddles now.
But just when I thought my December couldn't get any busier, it was time to go to the beach house...Hannah
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY
I should tell you that this post is a little bit late. On December 23rd, Mummy, Daddy and I had a very busy day. We got to have a special picnic lunch at King's Park with Alison, Brad and Dylan and some other friends too. I loved King's Park - so much room for an active little munchkin like me to run and run and run.
Then after lunch, we went over to Sara and Matt's house and I got to play with Maddison and Talia - one of my very favourite things to do. Mel and Jamie were there too and so were Bec and Av. I haven't met Bec and Av before, but Mummy tells me they are very good friends and that we miss them lots and lots. Come to think of it, I think I went to their wedding last year...
Then after lunch, we went over to Sara and Matt's house and I got to play with Maddison and Talia - one of my very favourite things to do. Mel and Jamie were there too and so were Bec and Av. I haven't met Bec and Av before, but Mummy tells me they are very good friends and that we miss them lots and lots. Come to think of it, I think I went to their wedding last year...
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
CHRISTMAS DAY
WOW! What an amazing day. Even though I'm still a bit too little to understand exactly what's going on, I'm old enough to realise that I like Christmas... a lot. I mean what more could a girl ask for - hanging out with my family all day, great food, lots of people to play with me and a whole stack of new toys to boot!
Here I am on Christmas morning with Daddy - Santa had left a whole sack of presents for me and Mummy and Daddy gave me the biggest box of blocks I've ever seen.
Then we went to Nana and Grandad's house for Anning Christmas lunch. Here I am at the front door - I'm so tall I can open it all by myself now. And check out the Santa hat - I only left it on for a little while as it got hot pretty quickly that day.
I also got some good cuddles. First from Mum's cousin Jaimee...
... and then I snuck up on Mum's cousin Dylan - you'd never guess he's not really sure what he's doing with a baby on his lap! He was a total natural.
Who's the greatest? Hannah!
Then it was off to Gran and Pop Mark's place for Chatfield Christmas Dinner. We all headed down to the South Perth foreshore and it was nice and cool and lots of fun to run around at the park and to play on the playground with all my cousins.
Here I am with Dad's cousin Katelyn, I'm wearing my very special dress that Gran and Pop brought back from Hawaii.
And here I am with Dad's cousin, Kiah. It was the first time I have ever met Kiah and I liked her a lot - she gives great cuddles and she gave me my dinner too which is always a winner!
And Mummy told me I had to include this picture. It's my new cousin, Toby. He's only a couple of weeks old and is so cute.
So that was it, my second ever Christmas. I can't wait 'til next year!
Hannah.
Here I am on Christmas morning with Daddy - Santa had left a whole sack of presents for me and Mummy and Daddy gave me the biggest box of blocks I've ever seen.
Then we went to Nana and Grandad's house for Anning Christmas lunch. Here I am at the front door - I'm so tall I can open it all by myself now. And check out the Santa hat - I only left it on for a little while as it got hot pretty quickly that day.
I also got some good cuddles. First from Mum's cousin Jaimee...
... and then I snuck up on Mum's cousin Dylan - you'd never guess he's not really sure what he's doing with a baby on his lap! He was a total natural.
Who's the greatest? Hannah!
Then it was off to Gran and Pop Mark's place for Chatfield Christmas Dinner. We all headed down to the South Perth foreshore and it was nice and cool and lots of fun to run around at the park and to play on the playground with all my cousins.Here I am with Dad's cousin Katelyn, I'm wearing my very special dress that Gran and Pop brought back from Hawaii.
And here I am with Dad's cousin, Kiah. It was the first time I have ever met Kiah and I liked her a lot - she gives great cuddles and she gave me my dinner too which is always a winner!
And Mummy told me I had to include this picture. It's my new cousin, Toby. He's only a couple of weeks old and is so cute.
So that was it, my second ever Christmas. I can't wait 'til next year!Hannah.
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