Life with Harrison so far...

A content Harrison, 4 days old

After being in the womb for around 39 weeks, we were understandably so incredibly excited to meet Harrison on 9 June 2009. "He's a big boy" were the first comments of the obstetrician! We are so elated at being parents to Harrison and are constantly overwhelmed at the love and affection you nuture within yourselves upon the birth of your own child.

Jen is recovering in leaps and bounds from the surgery. Seeing both her and Harrison were healthy & well we were discharged on Friday from St George's Hospital. The staff and service provided at the hospital was excellent. We had our own private room with a double bed enabling Pete to 'room-in' with Jen & Harrison and start the family bonding!

Whilst being clearly biased, we are doting parents and think he is incredibly cute. We are not yet sure who he looks like, but I'm sure time (and lots of opinions from everyone!) will tell. So far Harrison has been a very well behaved baby making minimal fuss about anything. He is a great feeder and sleeper thus far- no surprise really given his birth weight!

Harrison in hiding on the delivery date- 9 June 2009

Harrison, 1 day old (10 June)

Pete leaving hospital with our new family addition!

Little Harrison being outside for the first time, 3 days old

Pete giving Harrison his first bath at home

Wide eyed after a bath

Relaxing with Dad, 4 days old

Harrison, 4 days old

Jen and Harrison enjoying cuddles, 5 days old!

The Chandler Family!

Breaking News- "Chandler selected to represent EP "

Pete has been selected to compete for the Eastern Cape Team at the upcoming South African triathlon championships- Go Pete!! Whilst Pete performed admirably in the pre-selection a week ago, he by no means participated to gain selection in the team. As it was, it was the first time that he had raced an olympic distance triathlon. One of his fellow Eastern Cape team mates in the 25-29 age group is James Cunnama, a professional triathlete who came 2nd in the Ironman Austria. Pete's not feeling the pressure at all to perform for the team! Tonight he came home from work and went for a long run immediately. He is still undecided whether we will make the trip to Germiston (in Gauteng) for the South African championships however is some what shocked that he has been selected for the team.

First impressions

Thought it time we touch base and let you know that we are still here!!! We have been very busy since Jen's arrival. Mainly involves trying to lease/buy cars & getting the necessary documentation, sorting out my work VISA, sorting out housing.... We are getting an Audi A3 which we should have by Friday. We can't wait to drive it! Second car to be confirmed (but hopefully purchased by early next week). I have been dropping Pete at work each day so that I can use the hire car... looking forward to sleep in's in the near future and really being a lady of leisure- enjoy it while it lasts I say! I have met with Charles Orbach (accounting firm) and am now in the process of obtaining documentation for VISA (copious amount) and then getting it processed ASAP. They are lovely people and I look forward to starting (probably another 1-3 months though due to length of time to get VISA). I seem to fill my days quite easily with daily food shopping, lunches, breakfasts, gym, organisi...

Karoo weekend- Mountain Zebra NP & Nieu Bethesda

Pete took Friday off work so our road trip of the Karoo started on Friday morning. We somehow managed to squeeze 5 people into the Audi, including pram and bassinet for Harrison! We stayed at Mountain Zebra National Park on Friday night, a reserve established as a sanctuary for the endangered mountain zebra. The reserve is positioned in a natural amphitheatre of the Bankberg Mountains. Whilst the land is quite arid and dry, the scenery and views as you drove around the reserve were incredibly picturesque. Highlights of the game viewing were the Mountain Zebra, an adult & baby Rhino, numerous ground squirrels and the black wildebeests. Harrison's first game sighting was an ostrich- he preferred to sleep for the majority of the time! On Saturday after a morning game drive, we proceeded west to the tiny isolated village of Nieu Bethesda. It is accessible only on dirt roads and is nestled in a narrow fertile valley of the Sneeuberg Range. It is a cute little village with traditiona...

Chandler's Overseas

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