Just a little flight to Oz...

At Toronto Airport

On July 2, we packed our suitcases and headed to Toronto to start our wee 28 hr flight to Oz. We had three flights with three different airlines, with very little time in between.  It was interesting to observe the differences between airlines.  Two out of three had us sitting right behind first class.   Ummmmm? A baby sitting behind the curtain of first class?  Anyway, they were all very helpful and wanted to do what they could to make Spencer comfortable.  Spence was a champ.  He handled it all very well.  28 hrs later we arrived in Perth tired, stinky, but very proud of our little guy.

Playing on the floor of the plane

Since arriving we've been trying to sit down and write a blog. However, it's been a bit of a tough go adjusting to the time change.  Spence was crashing at around 2-5pm and waking at somewhere around 12am, and would then wake up every hour wanting to play.  We would be attacked by a ball of cute insisting it was indeed time to get up for the day.  Now, he still wants to get up, but he is far less nice about it.  No more ball of cute.  He's learned that scream crying gets faster action. We are sure it will all settle down sometime soon....or he will start sleeping with his grandparents. :)  Don't expect any clever and witty humour in this post...we simply have no active brain cells on that side of our brains. 

Spencer and Grandad

We've had a great first week.  It's been lovely spending time with Brett's family.  Spencer is a very loved little man.  He certainly isn't lacking in cuddles and kisses!  He met his second cousin Chloe on his first full day here....they stared at each other...blink blink blink.....that was about all. 

Spence and Chloe

 We took Spence for a walk in the Bjorn on Friday.  He loved the first half....then he got quiet...then fell asleep.

On Sunday we headed out for another walk with Brett's parents and sister, Julia.  It was a bit colder that day!   This was Spencer's first look at the ocean!

 Spence has been trying some new foods.  He likes sweet potato. He hasn't tasted vegemite yet...gross...sorry Brett, but it really is gross.  He clearly won't like it. :)

In Aus they have bird feeders for PARROTS!!!  No photos of roos yet.  We did see a couple from the car.  So exciting!

Spence has enjoyed all the new faces and experiences.

Playing the piano with Auntie Julz

On Saturday we drove to Perth to meet up with my beautiful friend, Sarah and go to a Christmas in July party.  Somehow I forgot to take photos. So not like me!   Anyway, this week will be full of even more family and friends.  Loads more photos and stories to come.  And hopefully loads more sleep as well. :)