Baby Dodd (Trogdor the Burninator)

J - Here's a couple of pictures from the 12 week scan. We were a little nervous going into this seeing as Kelly has had such a bad ride during the pregnancy so far. As her 'morning' sickness was so extreme, we were a little concerned as to what else might be so unusual. However, we were very pleased to realise that everything was okay. So we sat back and rejoyced in the pixels. Quite surprised to see so much movement at such an early stage - his arms and legs were flying everywhere. It was a wonderful day (as everyone had foretold) not least because it was the first time we could actually forget about the traumas of the all day sickness and jump up and down because we will soon be allowed to act like kids again all day long!!

J - The working title of this baby project thing is Trogdor. S/he named himself pretty quickly since he was giving Kelly so much grief in the vomit inducing department. As such the only sensible name for such a beast was trogdor. Half man, half dragon. Burninating the placenta...

check this link for the backstory:

http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail58.html

Honeymoon in Japan

Elvis Lives.... in multiples in Yoyogi Park.

Jim on the lovely bridge in Takyama.

Vendor machines are everywhere and deliver instant hot drinks. Pop the can in your pocket to keep your hands warm.

Kelly on the bridge in Takyama.

More crazy sites in Yoyogi Park.

Teenage girls love to dress up and pose on the bridge at Hirajuku.

I love this sign on the trains warning passengers not to get caught in the closing doors.

Even the animals must be looking good in Tokyo.

Our Home

Jim and I have nearly been in our lovely flat a year now. It's so sunny and just a quick stroll to the beach. We are really enjoying the Coogee lifestyle.

Northern Territory Creatures

The Northern Territory is so exciting I could barely keep my teeth in. Witchety grub tastes vey nutty and is full of protein. I also ate heaps of orange and green ants which are citris flavourd and high in vitamin C. Locals eat them when they have a cold.

You just can't keep Jim out of the water! He was very keen to meet the toothy inhabitants of this billabong in the northern territory.

I love this little visitor. He popped into our tent early one morning at Edith Falls. He actually jumped onto us looking for some body heat. He is so beautiful and friendly.