Let's go camping!

Dear Matthew

Last weekend we headed up to Jurien Bay for our first camping trip as a family, including Soda. Your nanna and Darryl, as well as nan and grandad headed up to as Darryl was going to skydive (he had been given it as a gift from his kids for his 50th). 

You were great in the car on the way up (even though your naughty parents forgot to change your nappy before we left so you soaked through) and Soda didn't make a peep. Once we arrived at the tourist park we set up the tent under Darryl's expert supervision and chilled out for the rest of the afternoon at nan and grandad's chalet, eating fresh watermelon which you devoured. 

For dinner we had a barbeque and you jumped on the giant inflated balloon at the park. After dinner we listened to a crazy old man 'sing' and play guitar before passing out on the air mattress. 

In the morning we packed down the tent, went to the beach for a bit where we met up with Darryl"s kids and then watched Darryl jump out of a plane. You were so exhausted from a crazy two days you slept the whole way home and then another hour on the couch once we'd arrived home (with your face on a bocce ball, go figure). 

It was a lovely weekend and a great introduction to camping for us with a toddler. Will definitely be doing it again sometime soon. You are the best bub to travel with, so easy going and just love every new experience. 

Love you darling,

Mum xxx

Your first haircut

Dear Matthew

Last week, after much badgering from your daddy about you having a mullet/crazy professor hairdo, I took you to Banana Skins in Applecross for a proper hair cut.

Lucky for us our family friend Jennette was working so she did your first cut. You were distracted by the cool car you got to sit in, the toys you got to play with and the DVD you got to watch. 

All in all it took probably less than five minutes and you looked much tidier. I will miss your little boy fuzz but luckily Jennette gave us your first locks for safe keeping in a little bag, which I've put in your baby book. 

You look way grown up now :)

Love you my big boy,

Mum xxx

Daddy's birthday

Dear Matthew

Last month your dad turned 32 (he be old). Although, according to his cake he turned 30 again, which isn't so bad (I was a bit underprepared when it came to candles).

We had a breaky with grandad and Maree the day before his birthday, dinner with grandma, gramps, uncle Andrew and aunty Robyn that night, a yummy Indian takeaway dinner with just us three on his actual birthday and then fish and chips for dinner at Heathcote with nanna and Darryl the day after. Phew! There was a lot of eating involved, and cake!

Below are some of my favourite photos from the dinner with grandma and gramps as well as some recent photos of you and your daddy that are just beautiful. 

Love you my gorgeous boy,

Mum xxx