Hello from sunny Perth! After a horrendously jetlagged and exhausting week we have finally almost adjusted to the time zone and temperatures in Perth. We ventured to the beach for the first time today and Sophs had a fabulous time checking out the sand and the surf. It's been quite a week of 'firsts' for our little girl - she sat up unaided for the first time, held an object with both hands at the same time, tried plum, asparagus, broccoli and green beans, swam in a pool, paddled in the ocean, no wonder she is sleeping more during the day and better at night with all these new experiences!

It's Australia Day today and we had a lovely BBQ with Fi, Craig and their prettiest smile-filled little princess Gemma (I can't believe I didn't take any photos of her yet! Will have to fix that next week). I'd forgotten how widely celebrated Australia Day is; the streets were filled with cars flying the Australian flag, and kids at the beach had the flag painted on their face and draped around their shoulders. I lost count of the number of cricket games I saw being played in front yards and parks, and the smell of BBQing still lingers across the city. So, Happy Australia Day from this corner of the world. We're loving it!