On March 18 we participated in the Bike Hike with friends Karen and Guy. Over 7,000 people pedalled their way up the Mitchell Freeway from Belmont to Joondalup - a 30km (18 mile) distance. We made it in 1:20 hr. That section of the freeway was closed to traffic for this annual event.
I was a little worried that Jasper would not want to sit in his bike seat for that long, but he was great - even put his head down and had a little nap along the way. We had some morning tea and relaxed at the finishing place before catching the train (along with our bikes) back to Belmont where we'd parked the car. We were home by 12 noon, so it was a long morning for Jasper, but he had a great time and cooperated wonderfully.
Mandurah
For the Labour day long weekend in March, we went to Silver Sands Resort in Mandurah, 1 hr south of Perth, with my parents. Unfortunately Jasper was not too happy about sleeping in his porta cot and thus kept us awake for most of 2 of the 3 nights. Even though we were not feeling very rested, Sean and I managed to get the kayak in the ocean for a nice paddle and we also had a bike ride all around the estuary and town. We had lots of swims in the indoor pool, which Jasper loved, especially ducking his head in and out of the little waterfall.
Jasper at Silver Sands Resort.
April 2007
Another busy month, and Jasper has another nasty cold and terrible cough. He's still playing and seems happy, but is not eating much and has been having long sleeps during the day. He seems to get sick from day care every 3 weeks, so I hope he's building up some immunity soon!
April news included the arrival of Byron, my friend Rachel's 3rd baby on April 19. They live in Sydney, so I have yet to meet the new addition, but am looking forward to it.
My baby is not a baby anymore! Jasper in the backyard - 13.5 mths
Easter
We went camping along the Blackwood River, near Alexander Bridge in the SW of Western Australia, with Shiney, Tiahn and Georgia, Kaz & Guy, and mum and Dad. It was Jasper's 1st camping trip and after the horrible sleeping time we had with him in Mandurah we were wondering if everyone was going to need earplugs and strong coffee for the entire long weekend?!
However Jasper slept great at night and even went for his naps in the tent during the day without too much fuss. He loved poking his head in everyone's camping box and playing with the utensils, pots and pans.
We did some kayaking on the river and had some nice walks. The rain moved in on Easter Sunday morning, so we decided we were already in front with 2 great nights under the stars, so we packed up and spent the next 2 nights at the beach house in Dunsborough with Matt. We enjoyed lunch on Monday at Bunker Bay cafe right on the beach, and had lots of walks around town and the beach.
Jasper & Georgia - camping. Grubby camping boy.
Jasper's 1st haircut. Sitting in the car at the salon.
We're all going to the zoo, zoo, zoo, you can come too, too, too.....
Jasper and grandma - ready for the zoo on Anzac Day.
On the ANZAC day public holiday, after we dropped grandma at the airport (she was spending time with Jasmine in Melbourne) we took Jasper on his 1st trip to the zoo. The $50 in his hand from Grandma went towards our annual memberships at the Perth Zoo. So we'll be spending more time at the zoo in the coming year.
We met Nat and Luca (3 yo) there - experienced zoo-goers, so followed them around and took in some great animal sights. Jasper loved the ring tailed Lemur as we were allowed into the cage and right up close to the little guy. He also liked watching the elephants have a bath in the pool and fetching apples with their trunks. We liked the koalas - always so cute.
Daddy, Jasper and rhino. Koalas. Ring-tailed Lemur. Jabiru.
Jasper at the dog park after his day at the zoo - what a cute boy!
Jasper's swimming classes commenced again at the end of April, so he's back into the Friday swimming again.
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