Bombolinis for Scott

Scott's Birthday was in the first week of May, and we celebrated on the day with a special trip into the city for a gourmet steak dinner. We are systematically eating our way through all of Melbourne's top ten steak restaurants. Funny thing: we are guaranteed to be served by a North American every time. Last year, a girl originally from Duncan was our waitperson, and this year an American served us.

The following day, we had Bombolini (Italian donuts) from Sugardough Bakery with the kids; a choice of Jam, Custard, Cinnamon Apple or Chocolate.... yum!

Walking with the Dog

 

We found a secret dog park in Boronia, just a suburb over from us. It's a reservoir, with the most deluxe outdoor furniture I've ever seen in a nature reserve! Great views of the "lake" and the Dandenong Mountains in the distance.

 

Cocoa is still not too sure about bodies of water. This shot was taken just before she fell in whilst trying to make friends with some ducks.

 

How can you deny this face anything?!!! She no longer fits on my lap in the front seat.... too big and gangly.

Collingwood Graffiti

One day in our Easter Holiday break, Scott and I drove into the city for the day to poke around in shops around Collingwood, Fitzroy and Brunswick. Here are some choice bits of Collingwood graffiti we saw in our wanderings.

 

 

I think it's  a dog with an assault rifle... or a possum with a crowbar?

 

Cocoa @ 6 Months Old

She grows like a weed. At 6 months, she weighed 16 kilos, and is totally cute!

She went through a stage where she just wanted to crawl on our laps and fall asleep on the couch. Her own bed wasn't good enough. Here she is sleeping like log.

Cocoa Cuddles

 

The dog often gets a cuddle in bed before we take her on a walk in the morning. This is Cocoa at 5 months old.