Opening Birthday Presents from Saba & Omi

One of my first packages to arrive, which I was allowed to open before my birthday.

Skiing in Queenstown

A great long weekend in Queenstown. Hugo's first time in the snow.

Mum & Dad got to ski Cadrona while Hugo was at the creche. At the end of the day we would go sledding together!

Interesting Hairdos

Ollie & Louis trying on some wigs we had for a fancy dress party.











While uncle J styles Hugo's hair to give him a mohawk.

My new trick: crawling

Here is what mum and dad have been eagerly awaiting for a few months now. I don't know what all the fuss is about!

Officially I started doing this about a week ago ;)

My first slide

This is fun!!!

I Love the Camera

Don't I look good on video?

"We Will Rock You" by the Cohen/Hershon band

Louis and Ollie came over for a little jam session with Hugo, and shot this music video for "We Will Rock You" by Queen. Louis' first complete sentence was "We Will Rock You"!

The band almost broke up during this shoot, with Hugo and Louis struggling for control of the band.

Ollie recently let us in on his grand plans for the band: he will play violin, Hugo will play drums, and Louis will play the recorder! They can reinvent rock and roll!!!

Hugo's first basketball hoop

Back home with the boys

Back home enjoying a bath at Nanna & Grandpa's house with Ollie & Louis

Gumboots

It's gumboot weather, so Hugo is wearing his gumboots (as they probably won't fit him when he can walk).

Lake Tahoe

"Hanging" with Dad at Sand Harbour - Lake Tahoe















Hugo's first dip in Tahoe (is that considered child abuse?)











At the private incline village beach with all the Cohens
















Enjoying the local pool at Third Creek in Incline Village















Swimming Underwater















Showing off my "humpty dumpty" skills

Living it up in the City (SF)

Staying at Chauteau Clipper (Heuga's residence) - We love San Francisco !















In the bath with another new girlfriend (Abigail Heuga)












At the golden gate bridge (after a nice walk at Chrissy Fields)











Hugo's first time at a sushi restaurant - look at how happy he is (even though he ate cheese, marmite & avocado sandwiches)















Getting to meet Jim for lunch one day












Mum & Dad left me with Auntie Julie for the night, to see some old friends (Jim, Fred, Susie, Mel, Janet & Mina)

Visiting Kensington

Bathing with the neighbours; Hadley, Aidan & Sage












Hugo's first bike ride
















Hanging out on the Deck with Trish & the Kids












Hugo & his almost namesake, Gatsby

Hike and Picnic at Makara Beach

The view of the south island from the top of the hill:





Enjoying a picnic lunch on the beach:

Following in Dad's Footsteps/Slippers

Not long until these will fit:





Not long until these will fit:

Hanging at home

Horsing around with Dad:

Louis & Ollie Arrive Home

Louis & Ollie (and Nic & Jamie) have finally returned from their trip to Europe. Hugo was very excited to see the boys, and the boys seemed very happy to see Hugo too. Louis had changed the most, growing much taller. All three are about a head apart now.

Louis giving Hugo a "cuddle" - which looks more like a head lock:


The boys together again:

First Trip to the Zoo

Today Hugo had his first trip to the zoo, and had a close up view of the Giraffe. He really enjoyed himself, although he seemed to be more interested in the other children than the animals!



Watching the Monkeys:

Food

Yum....

Hugo loves his food, and practically inhales it

Breakfast: Rice cereal & a whole banana.
Lunch: Typically 1/2 an avocado (see photo from 4 may), a pear/persimmon/mandarin etc, a large cracker and some cheese or yoghurt.
Dinner: Usually beef/chicken, potato/sweet potato, pumpkin, brocolli/zucchini & cauliflower.

Hugo started exploring his climbing frame/slide today. I enticed him into the tunnel part by sticking my head in first!