A Boy and his Empire

At times he looks over his kingdom of cars with admiration and pride. However, most of the time he has no idea what they are except that some of them go brrrr

Big shoes to fill

Miles of Smiles

We all met up at an art college exhibition/ christmas market. Freddy is almost 3 and little Noah is 3 weeks older than the Benjmeister.

Sun up

This one looks a little mysterious. Like the opening scene of a David Lynch film. The question is...where is the other shoe?

I would also like you to notice the daylight slowly arriving in the background and then note the time. Sad.

Lidingö Loppet

Back in September there was a 30km cross country race in Stockholm. Incidentally it is the biggest cross country race in the world. I finished in 2.29 which was a huge surprise as I only decided a week before, that I would race and had done no real training for it.

If you go down to the woods today...

Been there...stole the sign!

Hi all...I just found some older photos from the summer hiding in iphoto, so i will make sure none of you miss out and post all the goodies. How about this place. It looks like a place where wee Benji might feel at home?

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

A few weeks old this, but he certainly still likes the tune!

Wanted!

Have you seen this boy?

Last seen near Stockholm. He has a distinctively cute smile and is understood to be a little rascal. Witnesses have even said he is a striking resemblance of his parents.

Pat a cake

Pat a cake, Pat a cake, baker's man
Bake me a cake as fast as you can;
Pat it and prick it and mark it with a 'B',
And put it in the oven for Baby and me.

Sent from heaven?

Well as you can see we have started with the Swedish formula calling Välling before bedtime. Benjamin loves it and sups it up and asks for more. When he's done he's a little punch drunk and ready for snooze town. The hairband halo was purely accidental but seems very Christmasy doesn't it? Maybe he's the next prophet? Maybe he is the chosen one? Maybe this is a sign? Maybe not.

1st Advent

As his hand made advent calendar arrived in the post from his talented Kiwi Grandmother, Benjamin set about carefully examining each handmade piece and then trying to hide them throughout the apartment, taking his Mum and Dad a few days to get the whole set back.

Thanks Grandma!

OOPS!

In the process of home decorating sometimes things go a little bit astray.

Fetch?

Ben the Builder

Far from being outdone by his predecessor Bob, Benji decided to get in on the act.

Hollywood look out!

Ben 'O' Lantern

Mystery boy?

After a long bike ride sleeping in the trailer buggy, this little blighter woke up and came inside. Who is he? He looks like a grown up boy doesn't he, not our little baby?

Toy Story

Never before has a one year old had so many toys...

and never has one been so cute!

Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

This is the actual script from Two Towers, with adjustments."No! You don't understand. We are Hobbits, Kiwis, Halflings. Shirefolk!"

"War has come to Rohan. We must ride (or walk) to Edoras with speed."

"You said this fortress (wooden block tower) would never fall while your men defend it. They still defend it. They have died defending it!"

Shadow Animals

If that's an emu, Benji's head must be the egg?

Little Beauty

I don't know where this one was hiding but it's a beaut!

Glorious Green Green Grass

The winter is truly settling in here. The winds are kicking up and the mercury has plummeted. It's not everyone's favourite time of year. Although I have to agree with a journalist I was reading last week where she said that this was in fact her favourite time of year as there was no pressure to be anywhere or to do anything. October and November are indeed nothing months in terms of weather and they sort of melt together into an abyss of empty productiveness. I saw a friend had already "elfed themself", which I was then tempted to go and tell them "f*** themselves" too as it is only November and I thought they were perhaps jumping the gun a little. I didn't, and held back. But I guess they know now huh? Anyway, these are those times and now I have the photos up I can show you the green grass of our balcony, finished in August and modelled by none other than Mr Rollerskates 1972, Benjamin.

Dungareees!

Well, we've managed to finally get some time to download some more photos of the Wilkinson Jr, and it seems as if he just keeps getting cuter! I don't know maybe I'm biased? Anyway, these new dungarees look like the real deal. Especially with his little red suitcase. Hi-Ho it's off to work he goes...

The Official Birthday Cake

I know it's been a month or so, but after some legal wranglings we now have permission to release official photos of the 1st Birthday cake.

3 Wheeling

A few moments later we realised it was actually part of a bigger plan. The plan being the classic piece of Kiwiana, which most kiwi kids had, the plastic 3 wheeler. These things will run until the cows come home. They are almost indestructable, I think they are made by NASA. (It says they are made in China, maybe NASA is outsourcing?). Who can forget the classic hard plastic wheels and the sound of them grinding, cracking and skidding over stones on driveways throughout the country. Brilliant! (I miss NZ)

The 1st B'day Unicycle

His Grandma or, mormor as she is affectionately well known as (in Sweden anyway) sent a unicycle for Benjamin's 1st birthday present. We were initially a little shocked and we thought that was a tad inappropriate as the wee man wasn't even doing wheelies yet on his skateboard and he may not quite be up to unicycling, but alas, we were trumped again. Benji grabbed the one wheeler and off he went.

Benji is GaGa for dancing!

Such a long time ago?

OK, sorry for the lack of posting everyone. No excuses. Tons to do, too little sleep and not enough time to do it...but doesn't everyone live like that? I was just wondering, as I saw this photo of me swimming in a lake in Germany this summer, where the bloody hell did the summer go? Seriously, wasn't it warm last week? Now it's chilly, dark and wet! I am still contemplating bringing out the shorts again for some giggles as the hyper sensitive Swedes don't like anyone to be 'that' different.

The Invite

ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!

We are the proud parents of the most incredible one year old in the world. This absolutely stunning photo proves it!

Noah's 1st Birthday