Life In Yatton

First Treasure Hunt

We got a Big Girl present for Ada -- so, what better time to introduce her to the Mimi and Pa Treasure Hunt?

At first she needed a bit of coaching from Mom.

Soon she was off on her own, only needing an occasional hint about what the drawing was supposed to show.

Some clues are hard to find.

 Some clues are easy.

 

Getting close...

Ta Da -- found it!

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Moo Neighbors

Looking out through the front door.

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Arthur poses for his first traditional Growth Vs Bagpuss photo.

MandJ's blog shows the comparison with Ada. (It looks like she and Arthur are starting off about even.)

Looks kind of like a halo, doesn't it?

Mark, Ada and Pa walked to the park on a rainy day.

Mark demonstrates perfect form at the end of the cable slide.

Ada gathered some pine cones and enjoyed sending them down the slide.

When all 6 of us go out, someone gets to ride in the rear jump seat.

Stretching out.

Living in Yatton

We like to go to the Cadbury Garden Center (if you hadn't noticed). Ada likes to ride the Clifford ride. She is practicing her 'camera smile'.

It's fun to go to Clevedon and walk along the sea front. "Wind in my hair...."

Mimi and Ada made chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles.

We walk to town and shop at the Co-op store a lot. It's nice, because they only have 2 or 3 choices for each item, instead of 50 like back home.

Here's how our mail gets delivered. All the postmen ride bikes like this one.

The weather has been great!

Already Growing

Not much to say here. Baby is growing and beginning to interact with us more.

We are getting into a reasonable routine. Sleep... Eat... Burp...  Potty.

Ada is being a great Big Sister. She is very gentle with Baby.

She likes to give him gentle hugs and kisses.

Ada decided to try on Mummy's nursing pillow.

Flash - Baby Discovers True Purpose of Human Thumbs!

In only 4 days!

Hiding Place

While we were waiting for our meal at the Ship and Castle pub, Pa and Ada played hide-and-seek.
When Pa says "I wonder where Ada went", Ada calls out "Over here!"

She is a Really Good hider!

Day After Baby Day

Here is the traditional 'size perspective' photo. That's Mama Keats, by the way.

 Mimi and Baby - both with eyes open.

 The Grandmother Handoff - Nanny Kate came over to meet her new grandson.

 Instant bonding.

 Big-time bonding.

Baby Day

"Today's the day!!"
With Daddy and Mommy heading off to the birthing center at daybreak, Ada awoke to find...Mimi and Pa! It was very disappointing, until Mimi introduced the morning "treat".
After that, the normal routine resumed, with laying around and practicing the "Queen's Wave."

Some time was spent in Mommy and Daddy's bed, a comforting thing to do.

Then came a healthy breakfast of Shreddies, strawberries and grapes. It was good to have Beagle nearby.

Playtime included building towers. (Ada may be headed towards a civil engineering career!)

Later, we all strolled to town for more ham. This is the 'laid back/drag feet' style of stroller riding.

At last - the time came! Mommy and Daddy came home. Oh, and there was a baby, too... Baby brother came bearing gifts!

Ada loves unwrapping gifts.

Baby brought Ada a new puppy to add to her collection. After a little while, she lovingly offered to let Baby hold it - a very sweet Big Sister thing to do.