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Nine months old
Your ninth month began with Mum and Dad’s long-awaited wedding celebration in Hinterglemm. It was a truly special occasion, bringing together friends and family from across Europe for the first time in many years. Soon after, Dad’s sister and her family invited us for a wonderful weekend in the mountains in Eben im Pongau, where…
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Eight months old
June was packed with adventures for our little family! Our month began with a week in Sydney as a stopover on our journey to Austria. Before long, little G. was surrounded by family as we celebrated his baptism. A very special day made even more memorable by having so many loved ones together. Between family…
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5 days in Sydney
Our trip to Austria didn’t quite start as planned. We had originally booked flights from Auckland to Munich, but after the conflict involving Iran disrupted air travel, our Qatar Airways flights were cancelled with no replacement options available from New Zealand. Rather than postpone the trip, we adjusted our itinerary and added a stopover in…
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Seven months old
Little G.’s challenge for the month was learning to crawl. After plenty of practice and Mum’s tireless coaching, he’s now on the move. His style might not win any awards for elegance, but it gets him exactly where he wants to be.
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Six months old
Little G. earned his half year mini quince cake. This month we have introduce solid foods and he enjoys them to the fullest.
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Easter 2026
This year, the easter bunny lost his chocolate eggs along the way to the hilltop.
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Five months old
On our first road trip with baby G, we spent nearly a week in Christchurch. It’s basically a full day’s drive each way, but he handled it beautifully – thanks to plenty of extra naps along the journey. Once there, we leaned into the city rhythm and made the most of long, relaxed stroller walks.
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Four months old
We’re currently at 8.2kg and it shows! This boy is getting heavier to carry around by the day. A newly introduced skill this month is putting his tongue out very wide and for a long time.
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Three months old
This boy is getting more cute by the day. He rewards us with his big eyes and wide smiles.
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Two months old
Oh boy. From 4 to 6 kg in less than two months. The newborn stage is clearly over and we’re experiencing an increasingly interactive baby, yay! Newly acquired skills: Smiles and giggles, especially in the mornings; Fast head turns from left to right and back; grabbing things with the hands; and more.