We've started Mya on Solids!!

Only joking, she did take a fancy to Granny's Crunchie though! 

Weekend at the Beach

We've just spent a lovely weekend at Ohope Beach.  Even though it was the holiday season we still had the beach to ourselves.

John managed to get some fishing in and Mum and I enjoyed walking the dogs on the beach.

 

We're now home feeling completely relaxed and ready to welcome in the New Year! 

Play Mates

Titan likes to be part of playtime on the floor.  Mya hasn't quite got to the stage where she can throw a ball for him to fetch!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

We've just celebrated Mya's 1st Christmas.  It has been a very special day, our beautiful baby girl has been surrounded by presents from all our family and friends, thankyou so much for all your generosity. 

She's received some wonderful gifts. 

 











All of us here in New Zealand would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and all that you desire for 2013!

Sunday is Family Time

At last John had a chance to go swimming with Mya at the Waikite Hot Pools.  We had a lovely relaxing day having a soak and then some lunch.  A perfect way to spend a Sunday before Christmas, no battling with the thousands in the shops!

A Weekend Hunting

Last weekend, John got some down-time and went out Hunting in the Ureweras, about 2 hours drive away from home. 

He headed out straight from work on Friday in his 4wd Ute with a friend from work.  He drove about 5km upstream making over 40 crossings of the riverbed, up to the hut where he was staying for the 2 nights. 

At first light they went stalking about 4 km up the riverbed. There was lots of evidence of deer but unfortunately none in shooting range.  He went out again on the Saturday evening but still no luck.  He headed home, sadly without any venison, on the Sunday morning, but had gained a great knowledge of the hunting area and had loads of fun testing out his Ute and it's 4wd capabilities.

Playtime with Granny

 Mya loves her playtime with Granny.






Now that she's found more strength in her arms, she's starting to really enjoy tummy time and has even managed to roll herself over to her back a couple of times.

Beautiful!

What a stunning end to a gorgeous day.  The sunset over the lake was just spectacular, the photo really doesn't do it justice!

Exhausted

After a busy morning at the Christmas picnic, soaking in the hot pools with her friends, Mya crashed in her cot exhausted, it's a hard life keeping up with her social calendar!

Contented Baby

Mya doesn't need a dummy, she has found her own comforter, she loves sucking her thumb, soooooo cute!

Relaxing in the Garden

It's a beautiful sunny day and Mya is relaxing under her sun shade in the garden. 

Big Bath

 Mya has now grown out of her baby bath so today she had her first bath in the main family bathroom.  So much water and space to kick her legs!

Decorating the Tree

Mya helped Mummy to decorate the Christmas Tree this morning.  She was facinated by the flashing lights and baubles.

Lessons

We start training early in the Backhouse Family.  Mya is already a whizz on the computer.

When Mya Met Santa!

A very cheeky looking 'Santa's Teeny Weeny Kiwi' Girl.  She put on a lovely smile when Mya met Santa.

Merry First Christmas to our gorgeous girl.

Garden Produce

Here's our first bowl of home-grown strawberries of the season, Yum!