Chez WC Varones

Alice adjusted beautifully to the relaxed pace of life in San Diego. She acquired quite a penchant for glassed, cups and bottles, but they were kept at a distance from her, lest she inherited her father's childhood habit of biting into them. Hmm, responsible parents? She does seem pretty keen on this margarita and in joining in the wine tasting going on below.



We had a such great time, visiting the zoo, the Wild Animal Park, shopping, hanging out with the O'Connor-Wagners and generally relaxing. Stu managed to run every day, Alice enjoyed having little people to entertain and read to her, as well as sucking on their fingers and binkies and I sometimes managed to lie in until 8am. Stu and I had a night out alone and also with Sheila and Ed. I have learned that babysitters are OK and can put a baby back to sleep without either of them having a meltdown so I am planning my social calendar as we speak.

A quiet moment reading with Caroline - get started already or I'll kick you

Settling into a good story


Fun with Baby James - the finger incident

As Sheila pointed out, I will need to hire some two year olds on return to keep Alice entertained.

And finally, some before and after shots. How life has changed in less than 4 years.
New Year 2004

August 2008 (I think we got more sleep that New Years Eve than an average night on holiday with Alice)

Stu and Ed with James

Stu and Ed with another James - this one with an eye for the ladies