Bank Holiday weekend!

Back to normal with a Tuesday night update this week.
Mum had Thursday afternoon off so Dad could work all day to generate a bit more time off work for the forthcoming holiday. Poor old soul, a full days work (well, he calls it work) must have really taken it out of him.
Saturday morning dad disappeared out on his bike so I made sure I got up early so mum couldn't have a lie in.
In the afternoon we went to Basingstoke shopping, I don't mind that. Saturday night Grandad and Anne looked after me while mum and dad went out to a party or something.
I let them have a lie in on Sunday morning which was probably for the best as by all accounts the bar ran out of beer at the party!!! When they were up we went to the Hawk conservancy centre near Andover (Wow, Amazingstoke and Andover in one weekend!)

Here I am with a Bald Eagle (circled for those with poor eyesight).
It was okay there really, but as soon as the flying displays started I thought i'd scream for Britain. When Dad finally cracked and dragged me out of the seating area we nearly got dive bombed by an owl and had to hide in a shed type structure until they were finished...oh dear!
I was okay while we walked around some more but at the second display I thought i'd serve up a second helping of Olympic class wailing. Oh dear again. They pulled me back from the brink this time though and I did get to enjoy the Red Kite's and eagles a little bit.
In the evening we went round to Nick and Carols for a poker night. Dad came second which was most unlike him (he beat mum into third) so I had a relatively late night. I had a nice cuddle with Carol while I stuffed my chops with their fancy crisps, result! Midway through proceedings dad spotted a furry creature out of the corner of his eye which turned out to be bass loving bat cuddling up to a sub-woofer. Mass hysteria ensued until Chris and Andy released the creature back into the wild.
We had a queit morning on Monday before going to Andy's for a barbecue in the afternoon. I had a great time and pestered everyone all afternoon, cheers everyone!

Back on the beach!

Apologies fort the late update this week (especially to Nick) but dad left the camera in Andy's rucksack at the weekend, and I know how much you lot love the pictures....
Trish and Nanny came over for tea last Wednesday and I got to show off my pizza eating skills. Nanny and I ended up taking penalties at Dad in goal with the beach ball out in the garden. Pretty surreal stuff. Nanny is back on the ball after she was apparently found to be deficient! Dad reckoned she'd been deficient for years....
Mum went to work on Saturday so Dad and I went to see her at lunch time and we dropped in to see auntie Chris in her new shop. She attached several hundred balloons to my puschair for some free publicity. Thank goodness they weren't allowed helium ones, i'd have floated off. We dropped in to see Nanny in the afternoon as she's on holiday this week. We watched show jumping on the telly so that was pretty good, don't know how yuo gamble on it though? Saturday night i'd been invited to one of mums work friends 18th birthday party, the cakes were nice and I drank loads of mums ginger beer.
Sunday, was an early start...we went to Croyde for a surf trip with uncle Alan, auntie Hanna and Andy.

The internet had apparently promised big things but upon arrival they seemed a bit disappointed. Never mind, the sun was out and the wetsuit was on. I got to wander over miles of wet sand in an erratic fashion, join in on a group surf lesson and get in for a paddle. We then had a picnic in the dunes before heading off for home.
Mum was off work monday so when I finally got out of bed we went to Toys R Us. They were more excited about it than I was I think. Anyway, I got a smart new toy:

I'm getting the hang of the bouncing quite nicely already, I bet Nanny will have kittens when she see's me on it!
Yesterday dad took me out on another one of his lovely walks in the country (yeah, looking for bike tracks again!). We wandered through some pretty dense undergrowth and he got scratched and stung like mad which serves him right for wearing shorts the fool. Anyway, I escaped unscathed, even though I rode down the track in my pushchair....
Last night while mum and dad were washing up, I decided to get the potatoes out of the cupboard and take them two at a time and place them on the sofa. Once all the spuds were liberated from their dark prison, I picked a couple of favourites to snuggle up to while we watched some TV! Mum and Dad thought I was really funny but I was just spreading some love to the vegetable kingdom.

Animals animals animals

Summertime and the livin' is easy!
We've been out in the garden loads lately, eating dinner out there, playing and just sitting back. Saturday morning 'Jeremy' came out to play as well:

After numerous bodged attempts at the ramp (down to dad's bad driving skills) he finally started catching some air!
On Sunday we went over to the Law's to celebrate Fen's first birthday. I got to share his sandpit, drive his smart new car and even play golf. Melissa cooked me a lovely tea as well, mini sausages, sweetcorn and alphabites! The exact number of sausages I put away will remain undisclosed, rumours that it runs into double figures are wildly exaggerated.....as is the claim that I created merry hell when I was fed sausages at home earlier in the week and spat them out.
This weeks area of interest lies in the animal kingdom. The cat and I have been getting a lot better aquainted lately, although I don't know why she has to rub up against my legs, it puts me off balance. You can keep your C-Beebies as well, because I love the racing channel! As soon as I see the horses I make the clip clop sound and sit transfixed until the race is finished and the funny looking blokes start analysing the race.
Continuing the animal theme, nursery had a visiting zoo today for us! It was ace, the garden contained all sorts of funny creatures like sheep, pigs, goats and a pony. The pigs were great (reminded me of Dad) but the pony was my favourite. i'll keep an eye out for him in the 3:15 at Doncaster!
In other news, I've been having some more tooth action which of course means gallons and gallons of dribble, I now have 8 teeth!

...August? Already?

Welcome once again. What have we got for you all this week?
Wednesday afternoon dad and I took the car to be serviced in Basingstoke. While we waited we went into the town. We went in a smart car/model shop and after ransacking the lower shelves I managed to find myself a lovely Dodge Viper, I put on my best face and dad bought me it, Sucker! We then went to sit at a coffee shop outside. Dad said we could share a chocolate brownie but I made sure he didn't get any. After the brownie was gone I sat reading my 'Baby Einstein' book for a bit to look sophisticated in front of the passing ladies.
Parents evening at Nursery last Thursday! Andy came round to look after me while mum and dad went to get the lowdown on my mornings. This is what they wrote about me:
Since Ned moved up to the Ladybird room he has settled in extremely well and settles quickly into nursery.
As Ned has just started to walk he is gaining confidence in his walking abilities and this especially shows when he is in the garden. Ned likes to walk around the garden sometimes pushing a push along aiding his balance, he also likes to climb up the slide and push himself down.
At first Ned wasn't too sure on the messy activities but after a couple of attempts he soon plucked up the courage to touch the paint and then there was no stopping him!
Ned likes to play with all the small movement toys including musical instruments and the trains and cars, and he also likes listening to the nursery rhymes we sing and he tries to join in the actions.
So there you have it, Mum and dad were pleased with me.
Saturday we went to Marks and Spencer in Camberley, woooo excitement city! While dad was trying on some shirts the fire alarm sounded so mum and I legged it out of the shop leaving the part clothed fool inside to burn. It was a false alarm anyway and he soon appeared outside the shop slightly dishevelled. After that we went to the Lookout for a walk (as usual, dad was doing a fact finding mission for a future bike outing). I walked miles and miles before retiring to the push chair for a kip.

I also got a whippy ice-cream and didn't actually waste that much of it, just as well, Dad would have gone spare.

Saturday evening Slim and Trace came round so I got to stay up late and play.
Sunday was party time! I had an invite to from Layla who goes to my nursery for her second birthday party. It was a outdoor do with a bbq, face painters, balloon modellers and everything.

I did my mingling thing and made friends with Layla's Gran, I prefer the mature woman.
Mum had an afternoon off on Tuesday so they thought they'd take me to the outdoor pool. They thought i'd like it. I didn't. I hated it and I let everyone know just how much. That showed them.
Anyway, the walking is coming on a treat now and i've learnt to shake my head. Trouble is I like doing it so much I do it at every question, even things like 'Do you want a banana'

Busy busy busy

Hello once again. Had a busy old time this last seven days. Auntie Trish and Nanny came over last Wednesday so I stayed up late to entertain them, they loved it! The next night I went to see Grandad and Anne, they gave me chocolate milkshake, it was lovely. Saturday morning I decided to have a lie in until 9:30 and then they took me to Fantasy World!

About time too! There were ball pools, climbing things, swinging things and all sorts. As it was my first visit I think I was a bit overwhelmed with it all but I have a feeling we'll be going back pretty soon.
That evening the usual suspects came round for an 80's themed music quiz but dad made sure I was put to bed before I had the chance to witness his teams horrible defeat or as he put 'to save the poor boy being subjected to such poor quality music'
We had a few errands to run on Sunday before we went for a walk up at Snelsmore common. I walked under my own steam from the back gate almost all the way back to the car park, although I did take a head first tumble into a bush at one point. Never mind it was a nice soft landing.
Nanny hasn't been too well lately, so we have been keeping an eye on her this week. I've done my best to cheer her up and I think ive succeeded to some degree. I got to see Auntie Chris last night as well which was nice as she's normally at work.
Anyway, that's about it for now, see you same time, same place, next week!
That's it for now, see you