Frog boy and his new carriage

So we were not so thrilled to learn about Logan having not quite formed hip sockets (like his mum) so we have to have him in a "harness" for the next 6 weeks or so which should help them form properly (especially as it was caught when he is so young). Not a major trauma, but not pleasant for all of us.

So to accommodate his new "frog like" leg position and be carried around the house as well as "out and about" comfortably (which in turn helps keep Janice sane) we acquired a new sling. As he won't currently fit into his baby bjorn carrier this a great alternative.

And if we were concerned that he wouldn't be comfortable in the harness, he seems to have put that worry to rest by sleeping very well, including in his new sling!

My new "carriage"

And the only time we are officially allowed to take him out of the harness is for his bath, so luckily he does enjoy bath time and once he's out of the bath and dry, likes checking himself out in the mirror-like window (just like his Dad!).

What are you looking at?

And No, we don't actually bath him in the kitchen sink (after the first night he came home), we bath him in the kitchen to fill up his REAL baby bath and use the surface to dry him.

Hi Dad!

When Grandma came to visit

A good time was had by all when Louise visited, especially Logan who was very pleased to see Grandma and have her help (and get a break from his weird parents).

It was a more sedate visit than previous ones for the obvious reason of the little guy ruling the scheduling of the house nowadays, but we did get some good walks along the coast including our favourite coffee shop Yelo.

A good "Cap" at Yelo after a walk along the coast

Logans first visit to the sea!

Then we met up with Taylor clan one weekend at Whiteman Park, which is actually bigger than I thought as we found out when we missed the sign for the area to meet up. After finding ourselves out the other side of the park, we turned around and then did find them. Then a good play and BBQ then a wander round the park was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Scooter on the loose

As we hadn't had a photo of Janice, Logan and I (except about 2 minutes after he was born) we employed Glynn's photo services to take a few and got the odd good one when we were all paying attention.

Wow, I actually look tall

As it is winter and Louise had only ever been over in the scorching summer we decided to take her for a trip up to the Perth hills and headed for John Forrest national park. This has a series of paths, with the main one following the old train line which gives some great views back over the plain towards Perth with a couple of waterfalls on the way. Unfortunately the waterfalls are typically lacking in water and with us having some rain we hoped they would be running, but was a bit too early in the season it seems...

On the pathway

Look hard to see the water...

And as ever take a look at the picasa album for all the photos!

Winter is here

1.2 degrees this morning. A very unAustralian temperature so must mean winter has caught up with us and just in time to welcome Louise!

Is still sunny and 22 in the day, so can't complain.

Good job we've acquired another heater to help keep the house warm overnight for "the boy".

Speaking of whom, here he is for his first appearance on the blog

A morning in the life of Phil and Logan

We wake up hungry.
Drink some juice (or milk).
Then enjoy some breakfast (or milk), whilst reading the news on the iPad.
Then we have a little chat/stare at the lights
Then we're usually sick a bit...(oh wait, that's just Logan)
Then we go back and have another sleep (damn, that's only Logan too!)
Hey ho, I better go to work.

Summer is gone

We have been having some much overdue rain over the last week, so with summer seeming to be properly over I thought I'd share a few photos of the purple flower extravaganza we had a few weeks ago around the garden.

Especially with some of the shots being from the bush in the back that I hacked down a little bit - did you doubt it would return?

See what a good pruning can do

Thanks for the macro lens, Dad

And Janice's latest flower arrangement in the big blue pots grew very well this time!

Monster sized lamp shade

After many deliberations and failed attempts we've finally changed our 80`s style brass leaf chandelier (sounds good doesn't it) in the lounge.

We have a high sloping ceiling so didn't take the subtle approach.

And if you're thinking "is that a fuzzy fake leather pattern?" then you're correct. But it actually looks good...honest!

And yes I'm using the mobile blogging app on my phone again, hence the images on their side. Have to figure out a way to fix that :)

Still waiting...

Janice had what is hopefully her last checkup yesterday as she is due officially on Tuesday! Although the bets are on for Saturday ( oh. That's tomorrow...) as its a full moon and the 5/5 but we will see.

Just excited to see the little Duffy now :)

The waiting game

ANZAC day today, which beyond the actual remembrance for those who fought in the war means we all get the day off work.

So started the day with a run round our local park/reserve, as I haven't done much running for a while and discovered that I am in sore need of a more regular schedule to get back into my pre-40 fitness state!

A pleasant day after that doing a few useful things around the house and enjoying the unexpected hotter weather again as it hit around 29 degrees, although Janice was less than impressed as she is definitely "over" the hot weather. Especially with her internal hot water bottle in full swing right now.

And following my orders as the pregnancy "partner' I encouraged her to get out with me in the afternoon for a walk around lake monger as we hadn't been there for a while. And a very pleasant afternoon wander it was being treated to some perfect photographic late afternoon light.

Couldn't resist the reflections

Well known for a lot of waterbirds

Rare "autumnal" leaves

Can't go home without some macro shots

Leaf  shaped cloud - seems to be a theme for the walk

Nursery nearly there

So the nursey is mostly done although some shelves were added today (that didn't make it into the photos) and there isn't a whole underwater scene, yet!

Note the excellent curtain and valance hanging

The rocking-slider chair with rocking footstool - how bizarre!



Extra points if you noticed one side is upside down (to be fixed soon)

Better clear this out when the baby comes



She's ready

2 weeks and a bit to go

Not long to go now and the baby room is ready, mostly. With some photos to follow now I might be authorised to take some and circulate them! So look out for some soon...

Can't believe we will have a little "creature" to look after soon and the changes life will bring :)

in the meantime I've one last dive (for a while) to go on Sunday and we're heading out for a deep dive off Rotto.

Will have to post a few photos of the huge belly too :) Although you may have seen some on crackbook?!