Throwing Rocks and Stones

Last Sunday we went for a walk. First we went to where Bluet's kindergarten will be in August.

Then on down to the river, for something to do. We found a place where there were lots of stones to be thrown into the river. This made Ilona and Bluet very happy.




Note: Bluet lent Ilona one of her numerous tutus.

Some stones are bigger than others. Some stones are rocks

On the other side of the river there is a wooden walkway to run on, with beams to practise balancing

Later, Ilona pushed Bluet on the swing

Now Ilona is one

It has been a busy year of relocation and growing up for Ilona (and Bluet) so obviously we celebrated on Thursday. Ilona had had a little fever on Wednesday, but fortunately had more or less recovered for the big day. We waited until dinner time for presents and cake. Bluet was very enthusiastic about helping unwrap the presents, play with the presents and eat the cake. But with a little careful child management Ilona was fully able to enjoy her day. And now Ilona has many toys of her own (thank you for all the gifts). A couple of days on, she is still almost, but not quite, walking. I think this is because she is so good and fast at crawling that walking seems an unnecessary extravagance.

Whilst not exactly a birthday cake, Ilona enjoyed her carrot muffin (with a candle and icing) very much. And it was home made.

Whilst the candles were aflame, you can see Bluet's hand pointing at the muffin she would like to eat

Presents (in reverse chronological order - in fact, as I look at it now, we actually ate cake after opening the presents (and lit the candles before eating the cake)