Sunday 14 January 2007

The first photo was taken yesterday - we've borrowed the swing from Craig, Trish & Izzy and Lauren loves it. She giggles non stop, and at least if it's raining then there's something inside that can occupy her for a while (it's very humid here at the moment, and has been constantly drizzling - not pleasant).

The next photo shows Lauren leading Daphne for a walk - as per usual! Daphne & Brian left on Thursday to return to the UK's winter - Lauren loved having them to play with her, and I'm sure she's missing them, as she's wondered into their room several times looking for them. However today Lauren started walking properly by herself - not just the odd step. She was walking around the house, and then around the deck - lots of steps!

Before they left, Daphne & Brian bought Lauren the yellow trolley to push around - guess it was easier than cutting off Brian's finger! Lauren's Auntie Paulette gave Lauren the monkey as a Christmas present and Lauren loves pushing it around. Because the monkey is soft, she also loves giving it hugs! In this photo Lauren is wearing a top given to her by her other auntie - my sister, Jane - I love this top as Lauren always looks cool in it, even at the moment when it's so hot! The final photo shows Lauren and Dave playing with the water in her pool - trying to keep her entertained.

So now it's back to reality - Daphne & Brian are back in the UK, Dave is back at work and Lauren has just me! Still it's only a few more weeks and playgroup starts up again, and Lauren has changed so much over the past few weeks, that I'm sure she'll be doing a whole heap of new things before then! She is just trying to copy what we say and do, which can be quite cute!