Jackie & Stu arrive....

Jen's parents, Jackie & Stu, couldn't resist the urge for another visit to see Harrison. The last time they saw Harrison was in September when he was still a little baby. Five months later Jackie & Stu are now experiencing a little boy who is crawling, eating and constantly expressing himself.

Harrison is spoilt with the extra attention once again with Stu resuming bathing duties and mum being a wonderful entertainer. It is always a race to see which grandparent gets to sit next to Harrison in the car!

Today we visited Kragga Kamma Game Reserve which is a small private game reserve on the outskirts of PE. It was a surprisingly good game reserve and a bargain at R45 p/p (AUD7!). Being within such a close proximity to the elusive cheetah was a novelty, even if they were in an enclosure.

Gran & Pa reading a story to Harrison

Harrison showing off his new crawling skill to Pa

More fun story time with Gran

A small antelope at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve

Big yawn... tough life for a cheetah!

Lazy rhino

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Harrison James Chandler - born 9 June 2009

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