Update

Ashton is growing up fast and we can't believe he is nearly 1 year old. He is considering starting to walk, but quite happy if he doesn't take that up too soon - but that is in his hands. He is a little cutie, full of personality and mischief. We think he will be a rock climber like daddy as everything needs to be climbed over!

We are looking at doing some renovations to our outdoor area to make it more child friendly - well that is until we see the estimate from the builder! But, until then the thought of it is exciting! We would end up with a lovely useable deck and a nice flow from the indoors to out!

Edwin has been busy organising interviews for his Phd, so it is progressing quite well at the moment.

I have been working on Friday's helping Edwin with some projects for TRA. I have been developing the Intranet to help streamline things in the office. I have been enjoying my new little project, which will be a continual work-in-progress.

We have booked to go Snow Skiing at Falls Creek, Victoria with some family in August - we can't wait, it will Ashton's first experience of the snow. It will be fantastic to hit the slopes again after 3 years.

Our latest purchase has been a bike for me and a bike trailer for Ashton - it is really cool and we look forward to lots of family outings.

I hope our email finds you well.

Love,
Tessa, Edwin and Ashton

Birthday's and Holidays

We had fun celebrating all the birthday's in the TR Clan by going to Underwater World. Edwin, Ashton and I then headed to the Whitsunday's for a holiday at Airlie Beach. We stayed at a beautiful Organic B&B, ate lovely breakfasts while overlooking the sea and mountains, went sailing, walking, swimming and had a massage too. It is a growing area with lots to see and do, and at the doorstep of the Islands. We will go back some day, but stay on one of the Islands.

Mr Up and About!

Here are some new pics of Ashton exploring his toy box!

March Update

Ashton is off and racing - he started crawling last week and is really getting the hang of it now. The surprise on my face when he came crawling into the kitchen would have been worth a photo! He is just adorable and thinks he is quite the clever little boy. So with crawling and his top front teeth coming through, it has been quite the eventful week. Ashton will be 8 months old on Thursday -how time flies!

Edwin and I are well. Edwin is busy training for another adventure race being held this Sunday and absolutely loving it. We go out to the forest on Saturday's so Edwin can train and I take Ashton in the backpack for a walk. All this outdoor activity keeps both the boys happy (Ashton is definately his father's son!) and hopefully will improve my fitness too!

Next month is Edwin's 30th (about time he caught up to me!). We are looking forward to celebrating with family and then I'm taking him away for a holiday - will reveal the destination upon our return as it is a surprise! It's that perfect time of the year for a bit of a break, we can't wait.

We hope you are enjoying the Blog, it's a fun way to stay in contact. Don't forget to leave a message if you have time. Until next time, bye and take care.

Love, ETA!

Tropical Holiday

We had our first trip to the tropical north Townsville with Ashton in February. Edwin had some business to do and we caught up with our family up there. It was nice to get away for a bit and catch up with my sister and see my nephew who had not met Ashton yet. Ashton enjoyed the swimming and took any opportunity he could to get his gear off!!!

T-R Update

We are all going well and keeping busy. Edwin has been very busy with work since he started back in January - the year is looking very promising for the business and very exciting too. I have started doing some project work for the business to keep my finger on the pulse and keep my brain working. Nothing like a bit of pocket money too! Ashton is keen to be on the move and showing early signs of crawling already - but I think if he had his way he would be running first! He is a very busy child and for some strange reason a real extravert! Gee, wonder where he got that from. Well, all is going well, and hope our message finds you well too.

Love,
ET&A

Growing Up

Ashton now has two teeth with more on the way! They are so cute - but poor child having a mother who is and ex-dental assistant - he already has a tooth brush and is getting his two little teeth brushed! He is going okay with it all, chewing everything and dribbling like there's not a drought in sight!