Christmas Gifts For Bella

We have had a few people asking what to get Bella for Christmas. We are attending a professional underwater photo shoot with Waterbabies in January the photos of which will be quite expensive, so we would welcome any contributions. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible to celebrate Bella's first Christmas. Love Iain, Sarah and Bella xx

Two Men And A Baby

Uncle Craig and Daddy took me out for the afternoon.

Back to Bristol

I've had such a lovely trip Gran, love Bella xx

Day Out In Glasgow

On Monday Gran looked after me all day so Mummy and Daddy could go out for the day. It was the first time Mummy had left me for the day since I was born.

Gran did a very good job of looking after me.

Castle Sween

On Sunday morning we were relaxing in the caravan and I was a big girl and sat up in the chair by myself.

Gran was amazed at how interested I am with everything.

We went for an adventure around inside Castle Sween.

Jura came too.

Afterwards we were all tired.

Trip to Loch Sween

On Saturday we set off for a drive to Gran and Sandy's caravan at Loch Sween.

Daddy had researched a river for us to recce on the way - The Mollochan Burn flows into the river Luss.

We had a nice tea at Mr Pia's in Inveraray.

Bella meets Great-Gran Hughes

On Friday morning we went down the road to see Gran. Gran was so happy to finally meet her latest great-grandchild. Gran is quite old, so I was very gentle with her and we had a nice cuddle.

First Flight / Trip to Glasgow

After swimming we went to the airport and queued up for ages for our flight to Glasgow. I was very good, even though Daddy was getting grumpy.

When we were on the plane I sat on Mummy's lap for take-off and landing. I was very good at playing with my new toy (that I chose myself!). The only bit I didn't really like was when we were landing as my ears went a bit funny.

Everyone was very pleased to see me. Gran had organised lots of mad Scottish relatives to come over to meet me! :)

3rd Waterbabies Class

It was Mummy's turn to be in the pool with me. 

We continued with doing lots of underwater swims and diving in from the poolside. This week we started playing with little floating toys so that I've got something to focus on while doing my surface swims.

As with any other photos on this blog, if you click on the photo you will go to the Picasa web album with lots more photos (and the photos are bigger).

After swimming we went for breakfast at Deco Lounge so that Mummy and Daddy were well fed as we were going to the airport to fly to Glasgow soon after :)

2nd Waterbabies Class

I'm really enjoying my Waterbabies classes. This week we did more underwater swimming and Daddy learned to hold me away from him so that I can build my balance. It also helps me realise that Daddy isn't sorry for drowning me! :)

Second lot of jabs

I have not been feeling very well since my second lot of jabs on Monday, so I'm being allowed to stay up late and watch TV whilst eating my giraffe.

Climbing and Kayaking

We had a very busy day. In the morning we went climbing. Mummy's friend Bron and Daddy's friend Mike came with us.

Later on Daddy took Bron kayaking for the first time! :)

Bella's First Waterbabies Class

Bella had her first Waterbabies class today. She had a great time and was top of the class,  thanks to our friend Zoe's tips! Thanks to Gran and Sandy for her lessons xx

My Giraffe

Daddy bought me a squeeky Giraffe. It is made of natural rubber and has nice patterns on it. It is nice for me to chew. His name is Theodore T. Giraffe :)

M-Shed

We had a nice trip into town and had a look round M-Shed. We particularly liked this postcard from Westbury-on-Trym. I was born there :)

Mummy's Birthday

I had lots of fun helping Daddy with Mummy's birthday treasure hunt. It was so funny how cross Mummy got trying to figure it all out before she got her presents!

Later lots of Mummy's friends came round for a BBQ birthday party :)

Bude

We spent a long weekend in Bude. Daddy was surf kayaking and I got to hang out with Auntie Emma lots :)

Swimming

Sleepy girl after swimming at our new local pool :)

Porthcawl

My first visit to the beach to watch Daddy try and drown himself again :)

New Hoodie

My new hoodie arrived today. Auntie Emma knitted it especially for me!! xx

Sleepy Girl

Having a nice sleep with Mummy after a busy weekend xx

Billy and Bella

We had a nice day at Cardiff International White Water centre. Daddy was busy drowning himself while I was busy sleeping and ignoring Billy mostly! :)

Juliet & Dave's Wedding

I now have a new uncle. His name is Dave. Also Auntie Juliet now has a new name. At their wedding I was a very good girl for Daddy. He was quite good at bottle feeding and looking after me. I spent my first night in a hotel too! :)

New Pyjamas

Loving my new pyjamas from Geoff and Mel xx

Andrew's 30th Birthday

While we were in London we visited "Auntie" Andrew and Quan as it was Andrew's 30th birthday party. As it turned out it was to be a leaving party too as they were moving to a new flat soon after :)

Weekend at Grampy and Grandma's

I had a lovely time at Grampy and Grandma's. Daddy and Mummy took me swimming in the hot tub, much to everyone's amazement!

Grandma and Grandpa Morris

Grandma and Grandpa Morris arrived from Turkey :)

Bella in her Bumbo

Daddy is convinced that I'm big enough for my Bumbo, but I'm not so sure!

Fun In The Bath

I've been having lots of fun in the bath. I'm not sure how happy I'll be in 16 years time with these photos of me naked as a baby on the internet though!

Play Mat

I've been having lots of fun on my play mat with my new toys :)

New Clothes

My new outfit arrived in the post, thanks to Cousin Keith and Stephanie xx

Mel

Bella met Daddy's friend Mel for the first time :)

Kirsty and Craig come to visit

Kirsty and Craig came to visit with little Billy :)

"Aunties" Andrew and Quan come to visit

"Auntie" Andrew and his girlfriend Quan came to visit us. We were having a picnic with our friends in the park.

Grampy and Grandma come to visit

Bella's Grampy and Grandma came to visit for the day.