Happy Birthday Jamie!

Today is my second child's first birthday. Happy birthday, baby boy!

I can't believe this was you soon after you were born. How you have grown! I hope for all the very best for you, but especially a sense of adventure and wonder that continues through life, and may you keep your lovely smile and sense of humour.

Considering how much we love you, we could wish for you so much more. But I think that's a good start, and it would be nice for you to discover more along the way, right?

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Autumn baby

From beaches of sunshine to autumn leaves. Returning to Melbourne was a rude shock because when we arrived last Saturday, it was wet, cold and grey. But yesterday's lovely, warm, sunny weather – and the fact it was a public holiday – drew us out of the house and into the sunshine at Abbotsford Convent.

As you can see, Jamie had a great time playing in the autumn leaves that carpeted the lawn outside 'Lentil As Anything' cafe. I can hardly believe that my little baby is turning 1 next week! (On Wednesday!) It seemed only last month that I announced his birth on this blog. How time flies!

He's growing strong, crawling fast, and starting to stand up (tentatively) on his own legs without holding on – if only briefly. And, as you can see, he's also turning out to be a bit of an escape artist!

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At last!

After a part of the Australian blogosphere has waited with baited breath for the news, baby 'L' was born to Canberra bloggers Paul and Cristy, of two peas, no pod.

Of course, the waiting was clearly more significant for the mum and dad! Details are sketchy, other than all three of them are doing well, after a rather lengthy labour.

Congratulations to them both!

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