June in Europe

Gerade war June, Amanda's Mum, bei uns zu Besuch und wir haben festgestellt das unsere gemeinsame Ueberseereise ins ferne Europa immer naeher kommt.
Mit spitzem Bleistift, Papier, Landkarte und ein bisschen Lonley Planet haben wir begonnen gemeinsame Interessen, Routen und Zeiten zu bestimmen.
So haben wir beschlossen von Norden nach Sueden ueber Cologne, Koblenz, Heilbronn nach Pfullendorf am Bodensee zu reisen. Von dort geht es dann weiter in die Schweiz nach Basel und fuer einen Sprint ueber die Alpen nach Bern und zureuck.
Die Zeit wird wie immer zu kurz sein um alles und alle zu sehen, dennoch freuen wir uns auf einen heissen Sommer in Deutschland und natuerlich auf euch.

Ruben and his giraffe

I can't get Ruben to smile on camera (the rest of the time I can't get him to *stop* smiling!) but at least this video shows how his fine motor skills are developing. Here he is playing with his favourite toy - a giraffe driving a strawberry car (?!) - it's an Ikea toy, probably available the world over.

Perth Zoo

Ruben is getting bigger

He's now over 5 kg in weight and 66 cm long.
Er ist jetzt schon ueber 5 kg schwer und 66 cm lang.

Sara the attack cat

Jan thinks there are too many photos of Ruben on this blog at the moment - which is funny because he put them all here! (It might say "posted by Amanda" but it's usually Jan logging in under my name).

So to break up the Ruben barrage a bit, here's Sara. We have a plaque at the front of our house, left by the previous owners, which warns visitors of the "attack cat". I'm trying to train Sara to live up to this reputation.

The first (short) video of Ruben

For the benefit of family and friends far away! Just a quick test to check that you guys can see this video of our cute little man. Just click the play button on the left side above and Ruben will appear!

A Sunday with Ruben at Mandurah

Making friends with Barry.

Ruben's new shoes

The old railway bridge and tall trees

Railway bridge at Bridgetown


Tall trees near the Bibbulmun Track

Thanks from Ruben

Many many thanks to all who sent me those lovely cards, fancy jumpers and little toys. Soon there will be more toys required but currently I need lots of cuddles and sleep. My mum is looking very well after me and her milk bar is open 24/7. So don't be sad, I will catch up soon for a hug.

Ruben