8 months old today

Yay I am 8 months old today - where has the time gone.

I like to read the newspaper just like my Mum, although sometimes it's more fun to play peek-a-boo with it.

I've also been enjoying the sunny weather going for walks with my Mum and Dad. I have my own sun hat, but sometimes its funny to borrow Daddy's one.

Tomorrow my Aunty Kathryn arrives all the way from London. Mum says she's going to be very tired by the time she gets to Hamilton but I know she'll want to come and visit me anyway so we can giggle together.

I'm sure we're going to get up to so much fun and games while she's here that she won't want to go back to stinky old London.

Girls Day Out

Yesterday we had our house sprayed to keep the nasty flies away so Mummy and me went to spend the day at Granny & Grandad's house.

Grandad was keeping busy working at my cousin's house, so Mummy, Granny and I went out shopping and for my first lunch out.

It was very exciting for me, I had some blueberry muffin and a drink from my cup - although for some reason my Mum didn't find it that relaxing with my squirming.

My first trip to the beach

On Waitangi Day Mum, Dad and I went to Raglan so that I could experience the beach.

I thought the water was pretty cold and wasn't so keen on having a paddle and the sand blew in my eyes, but I did like the picnic we had. Especially when Mum and Dad ate their lunch out of paper - that was lots of fun trying to steal it.

My amazing new skills

I am such a clever girl and I can do so many new things.

I have got really good at rolling because I practise it in bed - this is where Mum found me one day when I was supposed to be sleeping!

I can also say two words - Daddy and Chess (our cat), Mum feels a bit left out that even the cat comes above her but I do love him, I just wish he would sit a little bit closer so that I could give him a snuggle.

My new swimming pool

My Aunty and Uncles overseas bought me a swimming pool for Christmas. It's really cool because it's big enough for me and Mummy & Daddy to get in.

It was very hot yesterday so after we had been out for a walk, we all jumped in.

I'll be able to practise all my new tricks that I learn at swimming this term.

Thanks Uncle Geoff, Uncle Ali, Aunty Kathryn and Uncle Matt for my cool pool.

New Tricks

I turned 7 months old this week and to mark the occasion I have been learning lots of new tricks.

I can now do a full 360° roll - whereas before I could only roll from my tummy to my back. My favourite time to practise rolling is when Mum is trying to feed me or change my nappy. I've also started pushing off mum when I'm on my tummy to get a bit of forward movement to get the toys I want - usually the tv remote.

I've watched my cousin Cooper too, and learnt that standing on your legs is lots of fun, so I like to try and pull myself up, especially in the bath - although Mum is a meany and won't let me play with the toys while I'm standing.

My Mum and Grandad were busy last week rennovating our lounge, I saw them using this cool stool to get to the high places, so I thought I would have a go too.

More Visitors

My Great Uncle Gerry and Great Aunty Sue came to vist me and my cousins in Hamilton.

My cousins have a cool new tower with a slide and everything, so we took them outside to play and Jack, Cooper and me had turns going down the slide. I'm not quite as quick as my cousins, but I'm learning fast.

Jack's Birthday Party

I am such a social butterfly, I had yet another party to attend last weekend. This time for my big cousin Jack's 3rd birthday.

I love to watch big kids, I think they're very funny so I had a great time - here's me in my party hat.

Once upon a time my Great Grandmother Isobel had a turtle which my Mum used to play on. It was a little bit worse for wear but my clever Aunty Leah made a pattern from it and made a whole new turtle. Isn't he just the best - Jack say's his name is Zippy.

Bye Uncle Geoff

Before my Uncle Geoff went back to Australia we had a bbq at my Granny and Grandad's house.

Me and my cousins kept Uncle Geoff really busy. Jack had him playing in the sandpit...

and Cooper and I had a wee cuddle with him.

Hopefully now he doesn't live so far away we'll be able to see much more of them, I'm sure I heard him offer to babysit if I bring Mum and Dad over to visit.

Party Party Party

We went to a party at my friend's Kyle and Jamie's House.

My Granny & Grandad were there, Uncle Tony, Aunty Leah, Jack and Cooper plus the Merediths. It was lots of fun.

I played games with my cousin Cooper and my grandparents.

Mum and Dad wanted me to have a sleep but I could hear everyone having fun so I said no. Granny took me for a walk in the pushchair instead - when I left I was lying down so I could have a little sleep, but somehow when I came back I was sitting in the toddler seat. My Granny lets me get away with murder!

Visitors for me

I've had lots of visitors over the last week.

My big brother Andy has been staying with us.

and I finally got to meet my Uncle Geoff - he's my Godfather you know.

I think they're both pretty funny. I thought it was even funnier watching them do our gardens while I sat in the pushchair - I'm hoping Mum and Dad don't make me do all the work when I'm bigger.

My New Swing Set

For Christmas my Granny & Grandad bought me a swing set.

They came round to visit on New Years Dad and Mum and Grandad put it together for me.

I think swinging is the most fun ever.

New Years Eve

I'm such a party girl that I spent New Years Eve in Taupo - it was only for lunch but I can still say I went to Taupo for my first New Years Eve celebration.

My Mum is so old and boring that she went to bed instead of seeing the New Years in - but I had other plans, I woke her up at 11.55 so that I could enjoy a New Years Drink.

My Holiday at Nana & Grandads

I've now been to the Hawkes Bay to visit my Nana and Grandad.

While I was there I met lots more of my relatives.

My cousin Kaitlin

Plus my cousin Grace

My Great Nana Johnston

My Great Aunty Michelle

And of course I got to have cuddles with my Grandad Johnston too.

My First Christmas

I had a lovely first Christmas day.

I got up bright and early and Santa had filled my stocking with presents.

Chess helped me unwrap them all while Mummy & Daddy watched.Later in the day we went out to my Granny & Grandads so we could have more pressies (and Christmas Dinner). It was lots & lots of fun - I can't wait for next year.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Only two more sleeps until Santa. I can't wait - I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas with all your family & friends.

Lots of love Mackenzie & her Mum & Dad

My Christening

I was Christened on Sunday.

I didn't think it was a lot of fun. I had to wear a big white dress and I couldn't find my toes (I do like to suck them) and then go to Church where Mum wouldn't give me my food when I wanted it so I got a big grumpy.

The best part was that my Aunty Louby came to stay with us so she could be my Godmother.


It was also great to see my Nana & Grandad Johnston too and of course I was spoilt with lots of lovely gifts.

Double Trouble

My friend Kate and my Aunty Louby have been staying with us.

It's been lots of fun. When we go out in the car Mum and Aunty Louby sit in the front and gossip and Kate and I sit in the back and talk and giggle.

Every night we jump in the bath together and laugh and splash. Kate thinks it's really funny when my Mum pours water on my head - I just think she's really funny.


Kate has been educating all of us about The Wiggles - my Dad even knows some of the songs and actions now!

Solids

This week I started eating some solids - if you can call them that.

First I started with baby rice, I thought that was disgusting and promptly vomited it back up over my Dad - sorry no photos of that.

Then we tried pears but I didn't like those either - Mum ended up eating them.

Today I found something I did like - Pumpkin. Plus it's this lovely orange colour which means you can make everything really messy by sticking your hands in it and wiping them all over your clothes!

I can sit all by myself!

I can sit up all by myself.

I'm a little wobbly but I think this is a much better way to look at the world - in fact I try and sit up whenever Mum trys to lie me down. I even try and sit up when I'm at swimming and of course I now like to sit up and chase my toys around the bath.

Next week my friend Kate is coming to stay - I can't wait to show her all my new tricks.

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