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!

Farewell to Friends :(

Here is Hugo saying farewell to his Dutch girlfriend Eline, who is returning to Holland after her entire life in Wellington. We are both very sad to say goodbye to Pien & Eline.

First a kiss to remember her by:




Now I'll just keep my arm around her while we sit together:

Hanging with the Beagles

Hugo is now getting used to spending time with "the girls" - Lucy & Emma at Nanna & Grandpa's house. He loves their soft fur, and watching them wandering about. Here is his first real encounter in months.

Playing Ball

Here is Hugo with one of his favourite toys - a ball (that's easily catchable).

He's wearing a sweater that Omi knitted for him, which has been great for this cold winter.