| October, November and (early December)
2004 |
Five years. 
It doesn't feel like five years. It feels like five lifetimes.
Around and around we go, winter, summer, spring, and another
summer.
Again, I must say, I find it amazing.
What a wonder.
What a life.
"There are more things in this universe than are dreamt
of in our reality."
Here's a bit of our reality... |
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| The First Devon Sky |
 This
delightful flower is named a DEVON SKY.
As soon as we saw it we had to have some growing.
They are so delicate and beautiful just like Devon. |
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| 32nd Year |
 Within
three days, I turned 32 and my son turned 1. It has been
a great year!
Residency in Australia, a RTW trip, businesses set up,
baby walking and talking...
I look at my life and am grateful for all that has occurred
in it, and how wonderful a year it has been! |
 It
is also the year that I watched my father (Coach) have a
round-the-world webcamming session with my baby son.
Things keep changing... time moves on. Anything is possible. |
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| Devon's First Birthday
- October 9th, 2004 |
  "Happy
Birthday to You...
Happy Birthday to You...
Happy Birthday Dear Devon
Happy Birthday to you."
This time last year I was waiting to meet you.
Now that I know you, I love you even more.
See the photos of
Devon's 1st Birthday Celebration 2004
OR see one year ago:
Devon's
Birth, October 2003 |
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| Becoming a Toddler |
 Devon
enjoys being in his paddling pool. It's so hot during the
day that a swim is just what is needed. (Devon:
Thanks for the cool present Nannie and Grampa).
He enjoys splish splashing away.
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 Devon
went to a "Gymbaroo" Class; it is like being at
the mini gym for toddlers and it is a LOT of fun!!!
Devon was able to interact with the other children even
if only very briefly.
He is learning to share. |
We had a wonderful visit from our friends Bronwyn, Venetia
& Bailey ,
and a pregnant Alyssa …congrats!!
Here is a photo of the proud Mum ~ A happy Venetia with
inquisitve Bailey.
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 Little
boys get messy.
See more of Devon as he toddles his way...
Becoming a
Toddler |
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| Devon's First Swimming
Classes at our local Pool. |
 We
have been taking Devon to swimming lessons at 9am on Thursday
mornings to the heated indoor pool at the Fremantle Leisure
Centre.
It is like being in a big bath and Devon just loves it.
It has been a great learning experience for all the family.
I highly recommend it.
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 It
was photo day at our 8th swimming class and Devon went underwater
for the FIRST TIME!!
His very first underwater experience was photographed for
all to enjoy!!! |
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more of Devon in Swimming
Class.
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| The Gecko of Spring |
 There
was a gecko on our bathroom window the other day. I NOW
see why many of the Australian designs include these small
creatures. They're CUTE, and they stick to anything.
They also eat mosquitoes.
Go gecko!
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This flower has been a delight to watch bloom. I repotted
it into a much larger non-drainable pot and placed it at
the top of our front stairs.
Almost instantly it doubled in size and bloomed.
Beautiful. |
| Little Lefroy - We bought a HOUSE. |
 It's
called Little Lefroy, and is situated just behind the Chocolate
Factory (a small quaint one) in South Fremantle.
See our
new investment property ~ Little Lefroy.
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40 Days of Dynamic
Meditation
Coogee Beach, 6am |
 Zen
Master Osho created a meditation. It is an active meditation.
With music, it proceeds: 10 minutes of breathing, 10 minutes
of catharsis (emotional release), 10 minutes of jumping
(with arms in the air). Followed by 15 minutes of silence
and then 15 minutes of dancing (awakening the body).
60 minutes in all.
It is traditionally done at 6am.
Last year I did 30 days in a row.
This year it's 80. |
 Today
is day twenty.
(December 30, 2004)
Most times others join in.
The largest group numbered seven (plus mama and baby).
Dynamic Meditation is something all Sannyasin's are familiar
with, so there are many people around who find the benefit
in this type of meditation. |
 Directly
after meditation comes a swim in the ocean.
The air is 75+degrees F at 6am. (soon to be 90+).
At 6am how do YOU look?
I LOVE it.
This photo was taken after Dynamic Meditation on our Sannyas
Birthday. See more photos of the morning. |
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| Devon Plays |
 There
is an oval near our house.
A Cricket & Rugby oval.
It's huge.
When you get out into the middle of it, the SPACE around
you feels boundless.
We like taking Devon to the park so he can experience this
immense-ness himself.
It must feel even BIGGER to someone only thirty inches
tall (as of Tuesday, December 28, 2004). |
 See
more of the park, and Devon having fun:
Playing
with Dad. |
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| Out and about...DEVON IS WALKING |
As you can see... Devon is walking!!
Yahoo. he took his first proper 5 or 6 steps on October
29th. 20 days after his first birthday. It is so cute to
watch. It is really amazing the amount of things that children
learn in those first years of life.
He can even stand on one foot!
He loves being outside (like his Dad) and enjoys carrying
water from his paddling pool to water the plants. |
 One
Sundayafternoon we went to Fremantle park with Abheeti
and Sarven and had great fun.
We listened to a great band called "Heads We're dancing".
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 Devon
loved being there. He roamed around and joined a playgroup
Christmas party that was going on nearby...he even goes
up to the band stand and the whole focus of attention
is on him. The band members all start talking to him.
See more adventures
of a toddler
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 Did
you know that a baby can fit into a bucket?
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| Playing with my Auntie Vistara |
Vistara has lots of fun things to play with and do at
her house. Devon loves being there.
Here he is just getting excited
about all the pens and pen tops he can take off and put
on. Where else can I draw?
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| Other world travelers |
 Remember
Alex and Lesley? He was my best man at our wedding. They
visited us just before Devon was born. We didn't write much
about them at the time as we were so focused on Devon's
imminent arrival.
Well, they just sent this photograph from their adventures
in Egypt.
You guys are really an inspiration for all backpackers.
Keep travelling.
Amazing, amazing.
Read his travel articles here:
Welcome to the magical landscape of New Zealand.
Peru –
Land of the Incas
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| More Webcamming - Australia to USA |
Yo yo what's up Uncle Tom, Auntie Amanda & Uncle
Chris!
It's me, Devon, here in Western Australia, how you guys
doing?
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 It's
cool to have the chance to see you guys, even when you're
on the other side of the planet!
This internet thing is really great!
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 Well,
gotta go now.
Time for bed.
Love,
Devon.
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 Christmas,
New Years & More... |
