This was my favourite smile from last month’s shots. Not one of Jon’s frequent broad grins, but a quiet little self-satisfied smile as he crouches down on the springy see-saw; having just successfully proved that he could stand up and balance – quite nonchalantly – all by himself (as seen here).
Jonathan (22 months) enjoying a rare opportunity to access Daddy's toolbox - and so very keen to get a slice of the toy-fixing action.
For the first few weeks after Jon (21m) figured out the trick of hauling himself up onto the dining room chairs, this was just the best fun. He loves getting a little collection of things to play with on the table and in this case, a pen (that he can’t operate) is the most delightful toy ever.
Jonathan (20m) having the best time ever on a bouncy castle at a toddler gym yesterday morning.
Doesn’t he look sweet?
(Bet you he hates this photo when he’s a teenager. 
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Christmas is just 4 days away — good grief!
This year we are once again being hosted by the lovely Simon and Nicola, who very kindly offered to have us back again, even knowing that we’d be bringing along our delightful, but potentially noisy, family addition this year!
(And that was before we asked if they would be Jonathan’s godparents. 
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Simon and Nicola B live all the way up in York which at 3 – 4 hours drive away will make it our longest car trip with Jonathan to date.
The current plan is to leave on Saturday evening, after the 17h30 feed, and try to get there not too long after the 22h00 feed. (By which time Mom and Dad will definitely be ready for bed too!) The theory is that Jon will spend the entire trip asleep. We’ll let you know how that pans out.
And doesn’t litle Jon look ever so dinky in his quilted Christmas stocking. Nanna was sewing that while we were visiting SA and the first thing both Tom and I thought of was to see how Jon fitted into it! It’ll sure hold a lot of Christmas loot when he gets bigger!
Little Jon is absolutely great at producing wonderful smiles for us. It’s just not that often that we catch them on camera. This one is my current favourite. 
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