Thursday, March 17, 2011

Thanda update

Just various pics of Thanda taken in the past week or so.

Thanda in her new walker.
Thanda

Toes, guaranteed to offer hours of amusement.
Thanda

Having fun on the swings again.
Thanda On The Swing

Making a self-portrait together.
Thanda & Dad

With Mum & Diesel in the playground.
Thanda & Diesel

Relaxing in the tub!
Thanda In Her Bath

Tired out from playing with her toys.
Thanda Having A Nap

Going for her first swim.
Thanda's First Swim

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Sunday in Durban Botanical Gardens

Last Sunday we had a little family outing and picnic in the Durban Botanical Gardens.

Thanda investigating the Orchid House...
Thanda

...and investigating it with Mum.
Thanda & Tracy

Pelicans are a common sight in the gardens.....
Pelican

...as are Monkeys. This little fellow was only too happy to pose for a picture.
Posing Nicely

It is also a popular venue for wedding photographers....
Affordable Photography

...and even if you don't have a wedding to shoot there is plenty of material for photographing.
Botanical Garden Macro

Botanical Garden Macro

Botanical Garden Macro

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Some more pictures of Thanda's first week with us

Thanda trying out one of the swings that is in the children's playground behind our house.
Swing

Diesel is still unsure about this newcomer to the household. Here he makes an exploratory sniff of his rival for parental attention.
Brotherly Love

Her favourite toy is Kroc (I chose this particular spelling in honour of Ray Kroc)
Thanda & Kroc

Looks like she's trying to pull Tracy's face off here?
Thanda Pulling Tracy's Face Off

Nodding off to sleep in Mums arms.
Sleeping In Mums Arms

Meeting 'Honorary' grandparents Colin & Allyson for the first time.
With Grandpa Colin

Another New Toy

Watching her first NASCAR race on ESPN, the Kobalt Tools 400 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Thanda Watches Her First NASCAR Race

Sunday, March 06, 2011

Thanda meets the grandparents

Fortunately Tracy's parents live only a 15 minute walk away from our home so the first day Thanda was home we took her up to visit.

Walking through the park that separates our houses.
1st Walk

Tracy's Mum and her first grandchild.
Siyathanda & Granny

Siyathanda & Granny

In Tracy's parents garden. Casey, their Lab getting in on the action.
Tracy & Thanda

Grandpa making a closer inspection.
Meeting The Grandparents

Saturday, March 05, 2011

Thanda's first day with us at home

Thanda and Tracy shortly after we arrived at our house from picking Thanda up at Sheperds Keep on Monday morning.
Siyathanda's First Day At Home

Having a bottle.
Siyathanda On Her First Day At Home

She is teething at the moment which means she tries to eat everything, including herself!
Siyathanda On Her First Day At Home

Mummy feeding.
Siyathanda On Her First Day At Home

Always something in her mouth.
Siyathanda's First Day At Home

Siyathanda's First Day At Home