Oooo, that could be useful.

I thought maybe there were some ‘tanas hiding inside, so I took them to Mummy. There weren’t in there, but she got me some from the cupboard instead. Result! It’s so good to get what I want.

I can find ways, I tell ya!

Coco xxx

This... is... awesome!

It’s all happening now. I’m getting bigger, taller, I’m growing out of size 1′s, my hair is longer. In fact, check it out. It’s just like my Mum’s when she was my age.

Business in front, party at the back.

I love exploring and getting into everything, like Daddie’s glasses, Mummy’s sunnies and my new seat.

Oh man I look good.

Mummy and I went to the shops just before Easter, and when I was there I saw the biggest bunny in the world! My eyes widened, my arms went out and I hugged and patted him for about 15 minutes. I love him!

I love him so much I drooled a little in the 2nd photo

But the thing I love most are my books. I just grab them down from the shelf, take them to Mum and Dad to read to me, or I just flick through the pages all on my own. They are so pretty and interesting.

They’re helping me learn lots of words too, which I’ll tell you about next time

Not right now darling, I'm reading.

Coco xxx

On my actual birthday, all of my grandparents arrived in Sydney. Memme, Papadoodles, Dallie & Pop, all came to my house and gave me lots of cuddles and kisses… oh, and presents, hee hee.

I'm one lucky girl!

You’d think that would be enough, but there was more to come. I had a party! A party in the park, with as many of my family and friends that could make it. We ate yummy food like cheese and vegemite sandwiches, rolls, biscuits, chicken, fairy bread, and… check out my birthday cake!

Smarties make it better!

I really enjoyed the sun, trees, wind, cuddles and especially the grass, because there was plenty of space for people to walk me around. I couldn’t walk on my own yet, I needed my hands held. But I tell you what, all that walking can tucker a little girl out!

Did I miss anything?

So I didn’t quite make it to pass the parcel, but I only really wanted the wrapping paper anyway.

Thank you everyone for all of my presents and to my Mum, Dad and grandparents for making all the yummy party food and for making me feel so very special.

Coco xxx

Mum and I took lots of trips to the shops, but sitting quietly in my pram just isn’t my thing any more. It’s much better getting places by myself and there is so much space in shopping centres, so I like to explore them. Like the time I took off through the aisles of Target, happily giggling and tugging on clothes and pulling things off shelves. Then Mum rudely picked me up and put me back in my stroller… NOT FAIR! You can still see the tears in my eyes as Mummy tried to comfort me with a bottle.

I thought I didn't need Mummy, but then I realised I wanted milk

I also had lots of adventures with my friends in the park. We are always at the playground now, because we like to play and the weather is nice. No more cosy coffee shops for those chatty mummies. Our playground has a sandpit, with a water tap for soggy sand play. Wet sand feels AWESOME! I love to get it everywhere, eat it and sit right in the middle of it! Yummmmm!

Gritty and dirty... just how I like my vegemite toast.

I think I must have grown my funny bone this month too, because I’m really funny and I have great comic timing just like my Dad.

Checking the beer / my best smile / hair modelling / eating elmo's head

And all month, I liked nothing more than being helped to walk EVERYWHERE!

My top says it all!

So there you go. Pretty cool huh? I’ll write a super birthday special for you next.

Coco xxx

Yep, I'm totally not just lying down, looking at the ceiling, any more!

Our house is so much more interesting now that I can crawl and cruise to all the places I feel like going (I’m actually walking now, but more on that in March). I used the furniture to help me get around… like this!

Oh yeah, I'm cruising! And working on the serious business of pulling apart Mummy's purse.

As I waved a $20 note in the air and shoved it into my mouth, Mummy said “Why do you thwart me Coco?” THWART!? That is the weirdest word I’ve ever heard! It made me laugh. Mummy kept saying it and I kept laughing. It sounds like  a strange animal. I also had my first sandwich. It was a cheese sandwich… yummmm!

It always tastes better when someone else makes it.

My first tooth came through too!!!! But it was quickly followed by the next five! Ouch! But I was a good girl and I didn’t grizzle too much. I’ve been doing heaps of fun things really. Like going away to Pearl Beach with the Stevens/Jennings crew for Australia Day.

Sachin and Edie are heaps of fun and they're funny! Perfect.

My first ocean swims and bush walks... not bad for 11 months of age.

But that was just January… more Coco adventures to come!

Coco xxx

Uncle Toddy and my double trouble cuz Addi

Memme and Papadoodles drove me to Chewka, and guess who visited me there? Uncle Kitty! He is so cool, fun and cuddly. I love him! I’m not sure if I’ll learn bass, drums, song writing or rock godness from him. Maybe all four!

Mine Kinny taught me the tambourine... I'm in the band! Yay!

Do you know who else came to Chewka? My mind-blowingly entertaining cousins, Hal, Nina and Leo. Okay, technically they are like third cousins or something, but that’s just too much. They are my family and they are fab and that’s all that matters! We had so much fun, I could watch them run around ALL DAY! Plus my hair is the same colour as theirs. We match!

We have 'The Force' on our side

I just had the best time at Chewka, that sometimes it was all too much and I had to crash out… big time.

Hmmm, looks like Mummy crashed out too. It was really great to be with my Memme and Papa D again. I had lots of special chats, cuddles and walks with them. I got a bit sick with a chest infection before I left, so I look a bit dopey in this last photo, but I love them all the same.

So tired, yet so happy

I’ll be celebrating being one soon, so watch out!

Coco xxx

My first Koala sighting. Pop showed me the animals on his morning walks. I met a horse for the first time too!

No closer thanks Pop!

The first time seeing my cousin Amelie. She was only 3 weeks old! I can’t wait for us to grow older and play together. We’re both 2008 babies!

Pretty ladies belong to me!

My first time in the ‘Big Red Car’.

Why do I get the feeling this is the first of many?

My first chance to really play with my cousin Isaac. Last time I saw him I was too little to be very interesting, but now I can totally get involved.

Higher, faster! I want to butt heads!

So that’s the highlights, but there was lots more I got up to. It really was super magic in Adelaide.

Nearly time to get back to the NOW. Catch ya soon!

Coco xxx

He's soooo clever!

Amazing huh? It only took him about 10 minutes for each one. What a talent. I think I’ll like drawing one day too. Thanks Geoff!

I'm practicing my innocent, yet intense face

Coco xxx

The day Coco crawled from Kain Tietzel on Vimeo.

Mummy and Daddy were so excited! So were Dallie and Pop, because it all happened in Adelaide. I had such a lovely time. I made my first long crawl across their beautiful tiles, chasing an ant. The pesky little thing got away! Check out some of my awesome crawling poses on our trip to Silver Sands.

This is fun!

It was also the first time I walked on sand and felt the ocean on my feet.

Woo... this is the biggest bath I've ever seen!

I also decided that I wanted to sample walking. So it was everyone’s duty to hold my hands and take me for a walk! I had lots of personal slaves.

Faster, faster!

But it’s very naughty, because I’m supposed to learn to walk by myself.

There is still so much to catch up on…. I better get a wriggle on and tell you about all my other ‘firsts’!

Coco xxx

L-R: PapaD, Memme, Pop, Dallie & me!

Then I had the best thing happen, more of my family showed up, and we opened PRESENTS!!! This Christmas thing is cool. Everything is colourful and pretty and sparkly.

Mmmm looks pretty, but tastes better.

I had so many wonderful presents, it’s hard to name favourites, but my face certainly lit up when I opened this one…

OMG! Iggle Piggle & Upsy Daisy!!!

But the best part was sitting around the table with my grandparents, uncle, aunt and cousins, and having my first taste of Christmas Ham. Yummm! I love it just like my Daddy does.

It tastes better with a hat on.

But what else did I get up to in Adelaide? You’ll see…

Coco xxx