January 2005

Here are various pictures of me from January 2005. Most recent are at the top. Clicking on a photo displays a larger version.

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Click the image for a larger version [30 January 2005, age ] My new ski outfit! I have grey ski overalls underneath. I'm going to have lots of fun in the snow!

Click the image for a larger version [30 January 2005, age ] These are my two favourite blankies. Charlene made both of them by hand. I have them at my school (one at a time of course) and they keep me cosey during my afternoon nap. They're nice and warm but they have holes in them so I can see through them or stick my fingers through them. Nice!

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] Well that was a very successful shopping trip. We went out to buy Mummy and me some ski clothes. And I got this very cool sled that I can sit in and people can take me places. We've been practicing in the house - I like it!

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] Oh? We're going out? But I've only just started up the stairs!

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] We're about to go out shopping, but I think I'll climb the stairs first. But before that, I think I'll have a drink and think about my ascent.

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] I'll need shoes if I'm going out. Hmmm, these ones will do.

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] I'm all dressed to go out shopping, but there's still time to play with my bag of bath numbers. I play with some of these in my bath - they stick to the side of the bathtub. I have some spares downstairs too for just this type of occasion.

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] Today we're going out to buy clothes for our big ski trip next weekend. We're going skiing up in the moutains of North Carolina with the Kouris. It's going to be lots of fun! I need some cool and trendy ski clothes. So we're all dressed up to go out.

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] I like these little rubber thingys (I've been told they are resealable wine corks). I can stick one on my finger and wave it around. Fun!

Click the image for a larger version [29 January 2005, age ] It's early in the morning, I'm still in my jammies, and I'm playing with Daddy up in the office. You can see in the background, my basket of wooden numbers.

Click the image for a larger version [26 January 2005, age ] Zoe calisthenics!

Click the image for a larger version [21 January 2005, age ] Katie celebrating her 21st birthday with a special chocolate Martini that the restaurant's Assistant General Manager, Josh, created especially for her.

Click the image for a larger version [21 January 2005, age ] What's a 21-year-old to do other than be the official taster of the wine for dinner. A bottle of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no less. Our waiter, Michael, is waiting for Katie's approval. I got to have some too!

Click the image for a larger version [21 January 2005, age ] Me with the birthday girl. One of us was 21 on the 18th - guess which one! We had such a fun evening. Katie looked after me and I showed her all my favourite spots around the restaurant. And later on, I had a nice nap in her arms - nice!

Click the image for a larger version [21 January 2005, age ] We're about to go out to dinner at Lucky 32 to celebrate Katie's birthday. I changed out of my school clothes into something trendy - my cool purple dress and my big red wool-lined boots. I also put one of my big coats on because it was quite cold outside. In the meantime, I'm carrying around my blankie that's normally with me at school. Charlene made it for me. It's home so it can be washed.

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] Our neighbour Brooklyn. She's a great friend and she has dogs which I just love! When ever I see Mia and Baylor (Mark & Brook's dogs), I walk as fast as I can to the window. And if Daddy opens the window, I go "woo woo woo" and squeal at them. They bark back which I also love.

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] Did I tell you I love dogs? Here's Mark and Brooklyn's dogs, Mia (in the foreground) and Baylor. They bark a lot and they're really friendly. When I go next door to play with them, they lick my face which makes me giggle!

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] Back home after shopping. Now it's time to walk around the house and play. I've got my little ball and my little bottle of Bacardi, so I'm set.

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] Since we're all going out, I'll also need a coat. This Baby Gap one is a present from Uncle Paul and Aunty Karin. It's also wool lined with a great hood. I like it!

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] Most of the roads are clear now so we're all going out to the supermarket. I've got my new big boots on - a Christmas present from my Great Grandmother in Germany. They're wool lined and nice and snuggly warm.

Click the image for a larger version [20 January 2005, age ] "Here Daddy, read me this book." It early in the morning - I'd normally be all ready to go to school. However it snowed yesterday and iced up all the roads, so my school is closed for the day.

Click the image for a larger version [15 January 2005, age ] Peter has a fancy-shmancy camera phone. He's showing me how to take photos. It's easy once you know how to do it. And you can see the photo right on the little screen. I'll need to get one of these phones!

Click the image for a larger version [15 January 2005, age ] Here's me playing with two of my three godparents, Amanda and Peter (Aunty Jen is my third). We're at Bruegger's having a bagel for lunch.

Click the image for a larger version [14 January 2005, age ] Everyone gets to read my Spot book. Here's me with Uncle Peter. I always help by lifting the little flaps on every page.

Click the image for a larger version [14 January 2005, age ] Me and Peter. He's my godfather and he's visiting me from Sydney.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] Me with my Grandma and Grandad. Compare this photo taken when they were last here, May 16 last year.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] Me at Caribou Coffee. I'm eating a chocolate chip cookie. It's such a lovely day we're sitting outside. Very strange weather for a January in the northern hemisphere.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] It's the afternoon. Coffee is involved again, and Mummy's with us too this time. Grandma and Grandad are about to fly out back to Gatwick to continue their holidays. They're going to Sheffield (to see Ron and Dora) and York (to see Philip and Lorna), then off to Hong Kong and then Perth in Western Australia. I've really enjoyed having them visit me.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] I like these little bottles at the juice cabinet at Starbucks. Daddy was keeping an eye on me so I didn't grab any. Dick's looking on in the background.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] Now that I've had my milk, I'm off to explore Starbucks. There's lots of interesting things to look at. I'm taking my little packet of wipes along just in case I need them (they also have a pretty case). Gerrie and Grandma are keeping an eye on me.

Click the image for a larger version [12 January 2005, age ] Grandma and Grandad, Dad and I are meeting Dick and Gerrie for morning coffee at Starbucks. Unfotunately, Mummy and Amanda couldn't make it. I had some milk and a muffin -- blueberry of course!

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Me!

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Do you like my cute outfit? I got this as a Christmas present. It's very snuggly and warm. I even like the hat!

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Grandad and I are reading my "Spot's First Christmas" book for the 10th time. I like to help by opening the little door on each page. My doggie Biscuit is there to read it with me.

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Here's me and my Grandma. She's teaching me a new game (4 MB AVI). It's get played on my hand like this "Round and round the garden, like a Teddy Bear. One step, two steps, tickle you under there!"

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Me and my new doggie, Biscuit. He's a present from David & Judi Wilkinson. I love him a lot. I also like to carry him around with me (5.2 MB AVI)

Click the image for a larger version [09 January 2005, age ] Here's me standing by the sofa. Mummy's just shown me a bag with a present in it. I don't know it yet, but it's got a new dog in it - Biscuit - from Judi & David.

Click the image for a larger version [08 January 2005, age ] Gerrie's come over to visit us this morning. I'm feeding her one of my blueberries. Did I mention that I love blueberries?!

Click the image for a larger version [08 January 2005, age ] Two of my favourite things to stick in my mouth. Schnoolie in one hand and a piece of shortbread in the other. I have to remove one to put the other one in!

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] I'm crouching under the table out on the deck -- I'm too big to stand up straight under there. Unfortunately, a few moments later, I stood up and bumped my head -- twice! Oww! My photographer borrowed a fancy lens from Byron at his work. It's a great lens and takes great pictures -- these closeups for example.

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] Me!

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] Me and Grandad. I'm eating a chocolate and might have gotten a little bit of it on my face.

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] My Mummy! Lovely!

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] Another farewell photo of me and my Grandparental units (oh, and Daddy too)

Click the image for a larger version [05 January 2005, age ] Today is Grandad and Grandma Rakkar's last day here. I've really enjoyed having them visiting me a lot. Here's a family photo: Mummy, Grandma, me, Grandad and Daddy.

Click the image for a larger version [03 January 2005, age ] Chocolate face!

Click the image for a larger version [03 January 2005, age ] Grandma gave me some chocolate this afternoon. Yum!

Click the image for a larger version [02 January 2005, age ] We had lunch with Gerrie and Amanda at the bagel shop. Dick was playing golf since it was such a beautiful day. Then after bagels, we had some icecream at Goodberry's next door. Dad & I shared blueberry and chocolate chip mixed in vanilla - yum! Here's us having a group hung afterwards.

Click the image for a larger version [02 January 2005, age ] Grandma bought me red top and the matching red stockings, and the pinafore is a loaner from the Heather Fearn. It's a good combination don't you think?

Click the image for a larger version [01 January 2005, age ] I have so much fun playing the Grandad. He makes me laugh. Check out the movie of us playing together (5.6 MB AVI)

Click the image for a larger version [01 January 2005, age ] We're watching the New Year's Day Rose Parade on TV (in high definition!). I'm also playing with my toys - here's my Clifford toy (it's a dog - I like dogs!)

Click the image for a larger version [01 January 2005, age ] I'm getting really good at walking now. Here's me "cheating" by pushing this box around, but check out the movie of me walking (1.8 MB AVI)

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