daddy play

Week 44 ( 22nd June - 28th June)

We met grandma for lunch on Tuesday. Grandma still can't get over how well you behave when out and about.

Aydin bashed a few berries around instead of eating them, bashing them is so much more fun!

On Wednesday we went to the kids cafe where you didn't have much fun at all as other kids screams scared you when it was your nap time. Lots of tears. :(

Cutie pie

At great grandmas oh were certainly not convinced you looked anything like my half brother. 

Testing out some sun glasses at great grandmas

On Saturday we picnicked with the ampostas which was lovely as it has ages since we saw them. Always fun to catch up. 

Our blondie 

Sunday bath time I couldn't resist a picture Aydin looked so handsome. 

Week 43 (15th June - 21st June)

We spent the last week in the village where Aydin thoroughly enjoyed his time with his grandpa and grandma. Though he these two really have a soft spot for each other...

3 generations grandpa, dad and baby

But if playtime in between the cuddles

And Aydin turns 10 months old unbelievable

Last day at the summer house before our drive back to Izmir. Of course with his Dede.

Our final picture with the family before going back home to London. 

Aydin before his marathon 2hr sleep on the plane

A lovely blurry picture of me and Aydin playing

On Sunday we celebrated Halis 1st Father's Day. X

Week 42 (8th June - 14th June)

Second half of our time at the summerhouse. I think I finally got into the rhythm of things here and feel a bit more relaxed. While entertaining Aydi with a view of the trees and flowers Hal caught these few pictures which have become my favorite pictures so far of us.

Me and Aydi, there aren't many pictures of us, I think it's mainly pictures of Aydin alone or Aydin with Halil but this picture and the one below I am totally in love with. They just captured the moment so well. 

Little boy you melt my heart daily

Reflecting on the huge wave of change that has poured over our lives since Aydi arrived.

Mr giggles ( trying to get a photo of those top teeth is not easy, this blurry shot was the most we managed)

Seriously how long have we been in Turkey? Aydi seems to have grown up a lot, suddenly his face is less like a baby more like a toddler. 

Managed a couple of dips in the sea and I think Aydi enjoyed the experience.

By the end of the week Auntie Sevims family had arrived and we were getting ready to head on our 4 hour road trip to the village (karakoy).

Here's a few of how most of the time with family is spent. 1st eating, 2nd never letting go of Aydi and 3rd sitting on the swing. :) 

Week 41 ( 1st June - 7th June)

Summer house fun, sea and sand!

With Dede in the summer house

Crawling training 

First morning coffee with a difference

Just the beach and baby

Matching cozy

Weeeeee

Look at the love

Yeppppy

Matching wardrobe 

Entertainment while daddy socialized 

Lunch @ the beach

The boys

Playing peek a boo

Who new sand was such fun?

Swimming with dada

Fun with mama

Week 40 (25th May - 31st May)

Daddy time 

Handsome boys

Chilling 

@ the Hampton on Hilton overnight before visiting the Turkish family

On our way to Izmir. I'm shattered after almost missing the flight. Mini heart attack moment

Nannies all around 

Dede 

Dede and baba anne

Squashed by his Dede 

Testing out the beach tent

Look at baby Hali, turns out Aydin does look like his daddy. More than we thought.