We are back from our first real family holiday, ten glorious sunny days in Byron Bay, N.S.W. Ned had a fantastic time playing on the beach every day and even went into the surf with his dad on one particularly warm morning. Suddenly it seems our little baby is a big boy, babbling constantly and walking - ten steps is his record so far.

Of course books played a big part in our holiday as I successfully dragged Ned and his dad into every book shop we passed. And once again we have come home with many more books than we took with us, no wonder the baggage handlers placed a “Heavy! Bend Your Knees” tag on my suitcase.

More about what new treasures are now on the bookshelf later.

Although Byron Bay is lovely for a holiday and the weather spectacular I have to agree with Katie that I Heart Melbourne too.