Ink'd

Damo decided to add to his tattoo the other week so I went along and ended up getting another one too (much to mums displeasure)!  I always go with small easily hidden ones for myself and got a cross on my back.  Damo finished off his arm which he got started in Edinburgh.  I think they both look good and Damos already booked in for his next one (they really do become addictive don't they)?!

Making me smile

This weekend was the weekend of Splendour in the Grass (a three day music festival in Byron Bay).  The line up was amazing and had some bands that I would of loved to have seen but then I see the little face below and realize that while the festival would of been so (so SO) much fun I would of missed out on three days with this little one and it puts it all back into perspective.  Besides I have my iPhone I can listen to which is just the same (right?! please tell me it's just the same)!

Friends and food

This weekend consisted mainly of catching up with friends and eating - A LOT!  Also Ava got to meet one of her new best friends that was born last week (and he is ADORABLE).  You really do forget how little they are when they are first born!

We caught up with some friends (that are due in 2 weeks with a little boy)! for Thai followed by San Churro (it's another chocolate restaurant and I have to admit it did feel like I was cheating on my old friend Max Brenner)!

And today we had lunch with Damos cousin and fiancee - Ava loves seeing them and was having lots of fun blowing raspberries for them.  Also today I got to go shopping for the first time in what seems like ages and was ecstatic to find I was buying my pre-pregnancy size clothing (a massive high for me considering what I'd been eating - you read above right)?!  Damo and I also got our wedding rings (the wedding hasn't even been sorted and we didn't go in looking for rings) but I guess we needed them eventually and mine was on special so it seemed like a good idea.  I won't get the band for around 6 weeks but hey we're in no rush but here's what my engagement ring looks like . . .

Pretty right?!  It's sinking in that I should probably start organising some wedding things like maybe a date, venue - you know the little things.

My favourite meal

Today we went to one of my favourite places to eat - Max Brenner House of Chocolate.  It was my second time in two weeks (I'm wondering if they have meetings for this kind of addiction)? and once again the meal was amazing! I mean . . .



I was also made aware of how fast I can hoover down a meal!!  But seriously who has time to talk when you have a warm chocolate souffle begging to be eaten! It was such a nice start to the weekend and as usual Ava chilled out while waiting for cuddles from her favourite man.





We have a tooth!

After hearing A LOT of horror stories with teething I was seriously dreading when poor Ava was going to start cutting teeth! I had no idea what to expect  - but now I do!  After a day of Ava being happy (although extra dribbly) we had a meltdown! Unfortunately it was while I was driving home and at the time I had no idea what was wrong with her - she wasn't due a feed for another hour or so and had just woken from her nap.  When we got home the crying stopped and Ava happily played with some of her favourite toys.  At 5:30 we ran her bath and as I was telling Damo about her cry in the car I felt her gums and felt a sharp edge through her gum! I couldn't believe my poor little girl cut her first tooth while I was driving and couldn't stop and give her big cuddles.  But it has just reinforced how much of a beautiful, brave, easy going girl we have.  We are so lucky to that she is an easy baby and are definitely grateful and I don't take it for granted at all!  Next time Ava starts crying for no reason I'll be checking her teeth and give her big cuddles regardless just incase.

A day in the country

On Friday Ava and I spent the day with her Gran.  We went to a little cafe on a country river called Rivermill.  Ava had an amazing day getting to play on the swings and see some beautiful farm animals.  It's been raining for a lot of this week so we couldn't go into the animal farm but we were so lucky the animals came right up to the fence so we could give them some pats.  I was so proud of Ava not being scared at all and reaching out her hand to try pat them, although we have to work on her being gentle (and not sticking her fingers up the poor goats nose)!

Cupcakes for a cause

Yesterday I spent the afternoon in the kitchen baking up a storm for the RSPCA cupcake day.  The day isn't until August 20 but hey can't hurt to get in and start fundraising sooner!  Thankyou to everyone that has already donated!