Pictures with Mom

Mom was taking lots of pictures of us with the Eiffel Tower since we are so attractive, and it makes us look even better.

Earthquake!

There was an earthquake while we were in Paris, and the Eiffel Tower started to fall down. I didn't want it to be like the Leaning Tower of Platypuses, so I jumped on Strange Panda's back, and held it up until the earthquake ended. And that's the story of how I saved the Eiffel Tower from destruction.

The Eiffel Tower

On Friday we went into the center of Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks of Paris. What Strange Panda doesn't know (Dad told me to keep it a secret), is that this monument is even more famous than Sacre Coeur, and it is to celebrate platypuses. The long, sleek, and attractive design is very indicative of a platpus's body. It's amazing. We didn't get to go to the top though, because so many people wanted to visit it.

Panda Memorial

Mom and Dad went off and visited a Panda memorial today. It was called Sacre Coeur, which Dad said means Sacred Panda. Now I wish I had gotten up to see it instead of sleeping all day.

Apparently a long time ago the city of Paris was threatened by invaders, and the giant panda in the zoo chased them all away. In thanks, the citizens built a giant white and black building to commemorate his kind act. I think that's a wonderful story of how great Pandas are. I hope they will make a Hollywood movie about it soon.

Sleeping Again

Despite the morning sunshine, I convinced Bill that we should go back to sleep and let Mom and Dad go into Paris. I had a bit of a cold, and was exhausted from my Eurostar trip. Panda's aren't made to go underground.

Good Morning Sunshine

This is the room we stayed in in their flat in Paris. It was messy because Bill was throwing all the covers around. Look, Mom is doing some exercises.

Paris!

Mom and Dad took us to Paris for a week-long holiday. We stayed with Dad's friends Nissim and Sarah. They had a daughter named Natasha. She was a cat. I think she might be doing a poo in this picture.

Bedtime

After our long day of playing, we were tired and fell right asleep.



Mom and Dad wrapped us up tight so we didn't get cold.



We had dreams of the next visit to the baby.

The Real Baby

Mom told me later that this was the real baby. Isn't he cute?



I think he looks like Strange Panda here.

Playtime

Bill really liked the caterpillar as a toy.



Bill loved to play with the toys in the play cot.



Mom and Bill played peek-a-boo together.



Eventually Bill and Mom both got tired of all the pictures and gave Dad "the look".

Bill the Baby

Bill was jealous of the baby, so he wanted to be held like a baby.



He even got dad to join in.

Visiting the Baby

Mom's sister Gillian had a baby recently, so that makes him our cousin. We went to visit him last weekend, so we could see him while he was still small. Here's mom holding him.

Here's a close-up of the baby. Everyone says he looks just like me. I think Strange Panda was a little disappointed that Thomas didn't look like him. He's so small and cute right now.

Here is the baby playing in his playchair. He can't reach the toys yet, but when he gets older he'll be able to.

Camera Fun

Mom and Dad took lots of pictures of each other's new jackets.

The Cutest of Them All

Need I say more?

Mom's New Jacket

Mom got a new waterproof jacket at Black's today. We think it's the coolest jacket ever, so we thought it would want to have a picture with us, the coolest animals ever.

Building a Fort

Because Mom is so busy, we haven't taken many trips this winter. Instead, we have spent our days building sofa forts to stay warm.

Doggie

Mom was a little distracted by a real dog, so she forgot to take any pictures of us on the trip.

Happy Mother

Mom was very excited when we were at her parents' house. She ate lots of cake too, so that's probably why.

Birthday Cake... Yum!

Today was Dad's birthday, so Grandmum made him a delicious chocolate cake. Bill and I ate about half of it when Dad wasn't looking.

To Grandparents' House We Go

This weekend we went to Mom's parents' house in Norfolk. Mom said it is bigger than our flat because it is also where they work, not just where they live. I figure that it must be a high school or university, since that's where Mom and Dad go on weekdays. I don't think they can fit many students in there though.