March 2009 Update

Its been 6 weeks since my last post, an eternity in baby time! Charlotte is now 4-months old, although the pictures at the beginning of this blog are in January, month 3 :-) We have had a nice summer in the southern hemisphere, ending with a visit from my aunt the last week of February. I think it was a nice change for her, escaping from the freezing winter weather endured by most of you in the northern hemisphere! It was nice for Charlotte to get some 1-on-1 time with her great aunt (hard to believe - look at her!) and nice for Urs and I to add another adult into the feeding-bathing rotation! We spent a weekend going to the big beaches in the Sydney area (as well as stopping at the local German brauhaus!) and the second weekend in Barossa Valley near Adelaide in the southern part of Australia. It is known for its red wines (Penfold's anyone?) and we had a great time sampling several. Now it is a new week, a new month, and Aunt Pam is on her way home....she left over 24 hours ago, and after a flight delay in San Francisco, still must endure a 2-hour ride home from Chicago, as of this writing. Best wishes for a long and well-deserved rest at home!

Three Months Old!!!

The adorable hat finally fits!

At the German brauhaus - its been a long time since we have enjoyed jaegerschnitzel and a cold Weissbier!

At Bondi on a windy and cloudy Sunday....

....but it doesn't stop Urs from enjoying his weekend swim!

Another windy day on the cliffs above Bondi Beach

Charlotte unhappy with our choice for lunch - sushi.....or maybe its just too hot out....or maybe she's angry she drained her bottle and still wants more!

After enjoying a fabulous tapas lunch at the Murdoch Winery in Barossa Valley