she liked the relaxing frog (she does that thanks to Uncle Ryan)
I read the story aloud to her as she looked on
there was a little frog substory (no words, but right at Iona's level)
the windows tell the story of Russell the Sheep
looking at the manger scene in Myer dept store windows
Merry Christmas, Melbourne style!
her new ride from the toy library
watching Giggle and Hoot as mom checks emails in morning
Frenchie in Australia - Melbourne skyline across Albert Lake (near our place)
Jason finally felt well enough to get out of bed and soak up some sun (after sleeping for 2 days)
Iona, the artiste
a new kind of swing (neat playground, but not very usable for toddlers)
sliding away
of course Jason snuck in a nap
stop look listen
we passed the Santa Express
getting braver (she didn't want to be near the windows at first)
enjoying the view
dad enjoyed the train ride too
snack break at the play ground
we found the fun koala treats again!
ding ding
it's been a long day
loala ride at park
walking around the lake
mama's turn
train ride!
at playgroup she didn't want to take off the smock
how about them apples?
a real steam engine (we got a little covered in coal dust too)
who know's what daddy is teaching her?
RR crossing
snacking during our lockout (we both forgot keys)
giggle box
sitting up on the rails like the big kids
Jason knows how to relax
daddy time
getting ready for a fun day
success!
thinking of our US family and friends on Thanksgiving
ice cream treat
Picnic at Emerald Lake (pit stop on train ride)
the sun is intense down here
enjoying her first Thanksgiving turkey (a few days late since we've been busy)
cheers on this continent (it's our 3rd all together)
park play after Christmas shopping at Victoria Market with dad (on his lunch)
art time at home - using both hands1
back to the slide (we meet Jason here sometimes after work)
Melanie and Paul came to visit!
it was a yellow hat kind of morning
