A year already

Ella is turning one! And that means party.

To be honest, she wasn't too sure about the candle thing. Not at all, in fact, despite mum's reassurances.

Luckily, all it took was a generous slab of chocolate cake...

... and there she was, the Ella we know and love, the cheeky monkey one.

She also got a water table! We'll need to wait for warmer weather to try it out. For now, it sure looks fun.

And look at what I got from Ella - the mother of all pit stops. And one more Lightning McQueen!

So there you have it. One year on, less Eskimo and chubbier, Ella is cuter every day.

See ya!

We're back!

Friends,

We're back in Sydney. In hindsight it was a pretty easy commute. My fourth round-trip, if memory serves. No jet lag to speak of, lots of toys, and very nearly 30 degrees more than what we left behind. That means outdoor fun.

Look at this cow. Did it with no outside help whatsoever. I swear. Is it good or what? Chuffed doesn't start to describe it.

Lots of love for Ella. A real cutie pie (and properly annoying me at least once a day).

It was so good to see Toby again. It's been too long. I mean, just look at that hair.

A good day, then. Good night everyone.

Finnou

Swiss times, good times

Nearly five weeks, that's how long I've just spent in Switzerland. Real good fun. Just look at this.

Run down the hill on a big wheeled scooter

Do what Indy does

Pose for the family's fine humour

Stare down nature's fiercest

Experience sheer, undiluted jaw-dropping awesomeness (this one still makes me shiver)

Play in the snow

  Play tit for tat

Witness and partake in daring feats of motoring

For a while the weather was Europe's version of an Indian Summer. Stunning.

Style is important when in old Europe. Including one's choice of headgear...

... and eye wear.

 Thanks everyone for a very cosy time. See you in a few weeks.