Tonight we did one of the most traditional things (apart from football) that a Melbournian can do ... We lined up to see the Myer christmas windows!

This year it was the story of Olivia helps with christmas. They were so colourful and christmassy we didn't want to leave - ok, I didn't want to leave!

We had a quick bite to eat at the Florentino then walked down to see the display. All in all, a successful night - and to top it off, Harry and I fell asleep in the car on the way home! (and they're still asleep!)

Yes - Harry was there too!


Harry Pie - the MOST easy going/cruisy/laid back/placid baby EVER!
He even seems to have snapped out of his bad sleeping habbits - 2 good nights in a row! Its babies like this (I lie - Holly was very good too) that make us want to go back for more - mabe even a couple more!!!

This week (just like Sesame Street) has been dedicated to the letter "H"

lots of activities involving "H" for Holly ... and Harry!
I am starting to become quite good too at writing "H"!

HARRY AND THE HATS!

Our little Harry Pie is a week and a half off turning 6 months .... man time flies!

We had his 6 month check up the other day and as suspected he is growing perfectly! With his 3 hourly midnight feasts it came as no surprise that he had a massive growth spurt ... it was more than a spurt, he shot up 5cms in 8 weeks! Poor little monkey must be exhausted! His height was in the 75th percentile. Harry weighed in at 7.28 - which is a little low and only in the 25th percentile - to be expected though with a growth spurt. Anyway enough rambling about his vitals ... He is EATING!! Hooray! We started out with some cereal - he wasn't too keen on it - a bit bland, then we moved straight on to some pumpkin. Our little monkey was thrilled to get some real food in his gob and ate the whole amount I made - which was meant for a couple of days! He is now on a strict routine and loving it. We love you Harry Barry - you are an angel xx

first mouthful of pumpkin

Aunty Belinda - my god mother, came all the way from New York to visit me. It was so much fun to see her, she slept in my room - the pink room, we drank milkshakes, baby cinos and shopped. We miss you already!

while Aunty Belinda packed her bags, I packed mine too .... I really did think she was going to take me with her!
Lunch on Brunswick St.

not the best photo, but the only one taken of Mamma and Aunty Bel ...

taken by yours truely!

It is a tradition for ourfamilyfreeman to put up the christmas tree on the 3rd of December. Daddys birthday is on the 2nd so we dont' like to officially kick off the festive season until we have fully celebrated his birthday. This year however we all got a little excited and put it up on the afternoon of his birthday!

There is nothing like a bit of tinsel to finish off a birthday!

and to top it off, the star on top

Yesterday we went to Pete and Anns wedding. They both looked so beautiful and it was such a gorgeous wedding. After much deliberation over whether or not Harry and I were going to go we all ended up partying the night way at the Florentino. I had so much fun playing with all my Grossi cousins - Harry finally fell asleep around 9pm and we didn't get home until well after midnight. I hope you like the photos ... oh and a plug for our very good friend Vicki - she made my dress - how very clever is she!

Like any good party, my shoes were off and I danced the night away!

So Holly got a little lesson in theft yesterday, althought the lesson kind of backfired.

On our way to the reception we stopped at 7-11, and Holly some how walked out with a bottle of water. No, she didn't pay for it, so as soon as we realized Andrew took her back in and made her give it back to the attendant. About 2 minutes later she returned back outside still with a bottle of water - a little bit confused, I asked if she bought it this time - her answer: No he gave it to me! My daughter charmed the pants of the man at 7-11 to giving her a free bottle of water after stealing it?????

She also stole the camera and took this lovely montage of her Daddy!

it became all too much for one party goer!

our little munchkin crashed and didn't move for hours!

Darni and Holly

Nonna and Harry

Posing for a picture before we left

5 and a half months

Yesterday afternoon we (meaning I. Mummy watched!) played in the "beach" outside while waiting for Aunty Nickee. It wasn't cold, Mummy even put boiling water in to make it more like a bath!

There is nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby ....

a note from mamma. ..

As you are now all well aware, I am totally addicted to taking photos and obsessed with taking photos of the joys of my life, Holly and Harry.

Now I know the golden rule is never to wake a sleeping baby, but I came dangerously close tonight when I couldn't help myself, I took photos (with a flash) of Holly sleeping ... as I said, im addicted ... and obsessed!