Jasper's First Visit

This was the first time Jasper came to visit us, and this on top of another first. We had never had a meal of mashed potato in pumpkin soup. It sounds like a strange combination, yet it was planned to be thus, and it was enjoyed by all.




Bec, Jasper and Michelle arrived and had some as well. They had been held up in traffic. The Melbourne evening peak hour has increased in duration and intensity these days and they endured a lot of bumper to bumper stuff to get here.







We were delighted that Bec had decided to make the trip over. We had not been around them for over a week and it had felt like a long time. Michelle had gone over to baby-sit Piper the day before, so Bec's coming saved her a slower return on public transport. Gord stayed behind with Piper for a fun time with him, and Jasper at two and a half weeks came along with Bec and Michelle.


Jasper was the star attraction. Peter felt that he was fixed on 'Channel Jasper' for certain periods of the visit. Jasper met Denise who was staying with us a few nights with us and reacquainted with Kelli. He already knew Michelle fairly well. Bec gave him a feed and he was then content to suck on a finger, any finger, and Pippa's would do. Sucking that finger made all the difference. He was content to do that for a good length of time, and Bec was able to chill out a bit before making the return journey.