We had a wonderful time last week with Neil and Kath, who were over from Portland USA. It's been nearly five years since we last saw them, which seems ridiculous, so it was fantastic to have a big catch up and to spend so much time with Neil (who stayed on an extra three days and stayed with us in our guest room - aka an airbed on the floor of the lounge). The only small problem with their visit was a little mechanical toy named 'Hokey Pokey Elmo', which has been driving me mad ever since I first heard it. Of course Connor loves it so I'm not sure if it was bought more for his enjoyment or to torture me! I will take a photo to post of it soon (for some stupid reason I forgot to take any photos while Neil and Kath were here).


















Connor's favourite activity is being chased, and friend Jenny gladly obliged when she visited with her little girl Heidi this week.























For some strange reason getting more proficient with a spoon doesn't mean less mess at mealtimes!!!