Surf's up!

Rosie was here! A tiny footprint in the sands of Khao Lak.

Contemplating the ocean, life and ice-cream.

Bossing boys around is always fun! This one was incredibly long-suffering.

Preparing lunch for Mummy and Daddy.

The final touches...a drop of sludge.

A stroll on the beach and a spot of crab-chasing.

Surf's up!

Reggae Princess

Rosie chilling in Khao Lak. She spotted this pink fairy crown in a shopping mall, and it was rarely off her head for the remainder of the holiday. This was consolidated by watching Shrek 35 times in three weeks. She became ‘Princess Fiona’ and would not even answer to plain old Rosie anymore. Mummy was ‘Shrek’ and, of course, Daddy was ‘Donkey.’ All very well until she began hollering ‘Donkey, come here’ across the swimming pool or breakfast restaurant. 

Let's hit the beach!

Rosie in full posing mood, showing off her new rash top and beach accessories before heading down to the sand. 

Part of the daily ritual was feeding the fish that lived in the little canals that wind through the resort. More often than not, Rosie would simply chuck a whole banana into the water and wait to see what happened. Underwater war usually.

Thailand

Just back from out summer hols in Thailand. A lovely time was had by all! Three weeks of Asia had us all relaxed, tanned and wishing it coud be longer! Here we are in Khao Lak, about to eat dinner on the beach. Rosie is still learning to smile to order, but is clearly doing her best!

The hotel was lovely...

as was the beach.

Lots of posts to follow, with the adventures of Pipkin in Asia in detail!

Bike ride

Off on a bike ride last week. It does take rather a long time to get anywhere, as Rosie has not quite mastered the concept of riding yet, but she does look cool in her pink helmet (and knows it.)

My new school!

First day at the orange tree nursery! My first proper school!

It is a beautiful arabic villa, with lots of exciting rooms and exciting things to do. 

I actually really like going to school, but would never admit it. Tomorrow I am going on a school trip to the dolphinarium, and I can't really hide my excitement about that! I loved going to Bright Morning nursery, but this school rocks!

Muesli with Dad.

Saturdays means muesli, banana's in pyjamas on the tv, and time to kick back for twenty minutes.

leisure suit

I forgot to post these a month or so ago. Rosie was about to grow out of her velveteen leisure suit, and I wanted to capture it for posterity, especially coupled with the golden trainers. When she is fifteen, and painfully fashion conscious, I want to to reflect on this. I will mourn the passing of the leisure suit.

Present time!

June 4th. An important day in the Rosie calendar. 3 today, and the presents are waiting!!

A beautiful ballet skirt from Auntie and Lana! And a cool tinkerbell bracelet to match. Looking good!

What to open next...decisions, decisions....

A new pair of sandals!

Velcro-connected fruit! Just what I always wanted. Mini chef hard at work.

 A blackboard!! Thanks grandma. Here is the first attempt at a chalk octopus (note the tinkerbell bracelet please.)

And for my next trick, drawing round my hand (for the 60th time..)

Sporting a lovely new dress and shoes. The perfect three year old. Happy birthday darling xx

Third birthday school party

Rosie has a June ahead. She finishes at 'Bright morning nursery' this week, and has a school birthday party with all her friends ahead of turning three on the 4th. On the day she finishes school, life moves downtown, to our new apartment. Mummy worked hard on all the birthday cakes and treats, as you can see below. Two dozen homemade cupcakes kicked the party off with a bang!

Pipkin was obviously delighted. She didn't know what to eat first, she was so excited.

For the previous week Rosie had been obsessing about cake. If asked what she wanted for her birthday, there was just one word. Cake.

Luckily she was happy to share, so long as her best friend Eva was first in line, and teacher stayed well back.

The biggest problem of the morning was deciding which one to eat next.

Birthday hugs and goodbye cuddles from Eva.

Rock star for a day!

Rosie won a GAP competition this week, and got to be 'rock star for a day' at a mall on Beach road!

Hair and make-up were part of the package. A 'professional' stylist worked feverishly to prepare her for her photo shoot.

I felt very nervous about her throwing a star-style tantrum and not allowing her stylist anywhere near her precious hair (let alone allow her to work on the make-up.) As you can see, this was not the case.

It was as if she has been applying and wearing make-up all her tiny life. She absolutely reveled in it.

Talk about Diva.......

Lipstick looking good!

Hair and make-up almost complete...

There we go. A tiny transformation. If she can only stop herself from licking the lipstick off her lips!

A natural in front of the flashing lights of the press (coming to a GAP clothing website near you!)

Post performance. Time to be inconspicuous to avoid unwanted attention from press and public. Out with the dark glasses.

Mellowing out after the gig, just strumming a tune in the dressing room.

I may be a crazy rock star, but I still need my mummy to take me home at the end of the day.