8 and a half months old

Five days ago Sophie first pulled herself up to standing. Today she started cruising along the edge of the bed! Watch out everyone - here she comes! [Mum tells me that I walked at 9 months, so perhaps she has my genes in her legs]

This picture was taken by a professional photographer who came to a music group that Sophie and I attend. I know I am biased, but pretty cute. :)

A weekend in Brussels

Last weekend we had a lovely long weekend in Brussels, visiting Andrew's relatives. We quite like taking the train with the kids - it works well being able to walk when we need to and so they are much happier than if they'd been strapped into a seat in a car or on a plane. So we took the Eurostar across, and stayed with Richard, Carmen and Zoe. They have lots of parks nearby their apartment, so we could enjoy the Autumn colours and new play equipment. We also had the chance to catch up with Bethy and Plonkie.



As they don't celebrate Bonfire Night on the continent, we brought our own sparklers across with us. As it is dark at 6pm, you don't need to stay up late to play with them.

Three on a bike

Well, I'm back to work (part time) on Monday and so Sophie has started 3 days a week at William's nursery. How do we get two kids to nursery I hear you ask. Using our newly acquired family bike! It has an extended frame so that two seats fit on to it. Apparently an Italian car designer designed it many years ago. We'll be rugging the kids up well, as rain, sleet, snow or shine, this is the way they'll be getting to and from nursery. I wonder whether I'll be able to cycle them up the hill without having to get off and push?? Ah, it'll be good for me!

Back from the hiatus

We've moved house, had a big Summer holiday in France, Sophie has started eating solids and going to nursery 3 days a week. I'll skip over all of that for now, to give you some recent pictures and video footage of the kids.