My first swim!

I had my first swim today at the local pool with Mummy and Daddy, it was a bit cold to start with but I soon got the hang of it. I did a bit of crawl but spent most of my time perfecting my backstroke!

Getting prepped for the big dip...

What was all the fuss about?... I loved it!!

Bank Holiday Bonanza

Friends of the Family Hadley came down to stay for the Bank Holiday weekend. Although avid followers of this blog from the start, it was the first chance for Ben, Ray & Luke to see me in person!

I can't wait to grow into my rad gifts!
(deerstalker & matching mitts not shown)

I had my first Regatta in Dartmouth...

...and made sure I went home for a sleep before the party started!

We met up at the Double Locks for a spot of lunch....

...and Daddy, Ben, Ray, Luke and Uncle Harry tried to catch their own!

Mummy, Daddy and me all agree we had a great time and just want to say... we miss you guys!

Who do I look like most?! (update)

Auntie Jo perhaps?

Asleep in her crib... ring any bells?!

Nicky came round to see me!

Nicky has lots of experience with babies, so I was in safe hands!

She had got lots of nice pressies for me...

...including my first set of sneakers!! Cute!

Congratulations to Kate and John - married today!

Tonight I went to my second wedding in as many weeks! It was another fantastic affair... a grand setting in rural South Devon with delicious food and great company. I didn't get chance to dance but I did get my first taste of Tom Jones... "It's not unusual!" It was also a good laugh seeing the whole of the wedding party doing "The Locomotion" in a long line in the marquee... then into the garden... and back into the marquee again!

Me and the bride!

Congratulations to Kate & John tying the knot before emigrating to New Zealand at the end of the year... I'll be getting my passport through soon so I can come to visit!!

Me & Mabel

Had lunch at Katie & Bryan's today and got to meet Mabel. We're about the same size at the mo and both a real handful!

Me & Mabel with our respective mummies!

Ooh, I do like to be beside the seaside!

I had my first proper breath of sea air today at Bigbury-on-Sea!

Me, Mummy & Daddy walked on to Burgh Island... it was very windy!
Can you tell?!

Daddy kept me warm in my papoose

A Tale of Two Aunties

I had a number of visitors today... Uncle Robin called by with Auntie Candy to see me. I was a bit noisy and quite a handful but Mummy and Daddy assured them I wasn't always this grumpy!

And I wasn't any quieter when Great Auntie Sandra called round with lots of pressies and a cuddly toy for me. We did have chance for a cuddle though!

Check out the board shorts*

*Cheers Lucy!

My First Car!

Imported from gay Paris by Nanny Irene and Grump-pa Mike, I took possession of my first set of wheels today. Straight from the dealership on the Champs-Elysee, I have my first Renault... eighth French car (sorry Great-Grandad George!) and fourth Clio for the Hadley family! Auntie Sarah treated me to the keyring!

Now all I need is someone to teach me to drive... perhaps I could twist Grump-pa Mike's arm?!!

A Special Day...

August 6th is a special day indeed...
2004, Auntie Sarah passed out of Sandhurst,
2005, Mummy and Daddy got married,
2006, Jenson Button won his first Grand Prix!

...I wonder what 2007 will bring?!

Happy 1st Anniversary to Mummy and Daddy x x

Congratulations to Laura and Brad - married today!

Tonight I went to Laura and Brad's Wedding at Broomhill Art Hotel in Barnstaple. It was a fantastic location with a really nice atmosphere so I was well chilled out with Daddy in my papoose. I met lots of new friends who all agreed I had a lot of hair!

Well done again to Laura and Brad for tying the knot and I'm sure they'll have a great time on their honeymoon touring Spain.

Meeting me Uncle Robin at last!

Safely back from his escapades in Europe (and a narrow escape from the grips of a mugger in Amsterdam!) I finally got to meet my Uncle Robin! Looking forward to meeting Auntie Candy!

Busy day today

I am now a real person... it's official! Went into town to get my birth certificate today, full name: FINNIGAN ARTHUR HADLEY, but hey, you can still call me Finn!! Going to apply for my passport next so that I can travel the world and the seven seas.

And speaking of travelling, I did it in style today. Daddy carried me around in a papoose... we were close together all afternoon... photos to follow!

More friends for me!

Michelle, me, Ollie & Ollie's mummy Leanne

Mummy's friends from work, Leanne and Michelle came round today. They brought with them lots of cards, pressies and... another baby!! Ollie is four months older than me and I'm sure we'll be great mates!

Wow! More knitted niceness!! Made by Michelle's fair hands - designed to match my seaside themed bedroom - thank you so much! ...it must have taken you ages!

Photo fun for Finn fans

Hey Finn fans, you've been asking for more snaps of me so here they are! 16 days old today!

Hello!

Only me!

Yapping on the phone to Auntie Kate

Having a play...

...& time for bed!