For those of you following Tattoosday, I am going to take a different approach to the blog in 2009.
The concept will be the same, but I am going to enhance it a little bit. All posts will be dated and time-stamped around the time that they happened. So, if I don't get around to posting the ink for a few days, it will be back-dated for chronological effect.
I also want to blog above and beyond the successes (i.e. the people who said "No") and expand to other tattoo-related topics, when they arise.
For example, if I stop in Borders and look at a tattoo book, I'd like to link it here. I am hoping to turn all the "no thank yous" into items of interest.
I also have a couple of new features in the works that I hope to unveil in the new year that will continue to make Tattoosday the interesting experience that I believe it is.
In an effort to start out with a clean slate, I am cleaning out my drafts and posting all the remaining drafts I have in house, including several pieces by Jessica, who I met back in June.
Once again I want to thank everyone who regularly reads Tattoosday, and those who visit once in a while. 2008 was a banner year, registering over 100,000 hits this year alone. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2009 will bring. Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Google blogging in 2008
Every year right about now we round up our blogging activity across Google. Ready? Here goes.
This is our 368th post of the year on the main Google blog, which is 23% more than in 2007. In addition to more posts, we are thrilled to know that we have many more readers now — 78% more, to be exact. The number of unique visitors jumped from 6,738,830 last year to more than 12 million (12,000,723) in 2008. And readers are coming from all over: the UK, Canada, India, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Japan and beyond. The top non-Google referrers are Yahoo, Digg, Reddit, Lifehacker and Slashdot.
We posted quite a bit about new products (10) and new product features (56), but nothing caused as much excitement as our earlier-than-planned unveiling of Google Chrome. This post alone had 1,735,093 unique visitors and generated 12% of our total-year pageviews on the blog! There was also the much-anticipated announcement of the first Android-powered phone. And people enjoyed reading about our design philosophies. Who knew a little change to a favicon would generate such interest?
But it wasn't all just product news; there was much else to cover in 2008. To mark Google's 10th birthday, we took a moment to reflect on the enormous impact the Internet has had on people's lives since our founding. Some of our in-house experts shared their thoughts on how various technologies will evolve in the next 10 years.
Like many of you, we were on the edge of seats watching all of the U.S. election action. We posted 27 times about political subjects, providing information about voting tools, how the political process works, and what was top of mind on Election Day. It's clear that technology will be playing an even bigger role in politics in years to come.
Of course, we had some fun too: We kept our long-standing April Fools' Day tradition going with the announcement of Project Virgle; we covered new ways to get around the Googleplex and the masterminding of a giant Ferris wheel; and we raised our glass to a couple who got married with Google.
And the Google blog network keeps on growing: 44 new blogs launched this year, for a total of 127 active company blogs. A few highlights: eight new developer blogs (the Open Source blog is shining star, with 370,000 unique visitors since its start in February), and 22 new ads-related blogs, nearly half of which are in languages other than English (there are AdSense blogs in Traditional Chinese and Russian; and AdWords blogs in Danish, German, Turkish, French, Russian, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Spanish). There's even an Analytics blog in French. And we also welcomed three new regional blogs, for India, Africa, and the Ukraine. Sharing information with people wherever they are in whatever language they speak is a priority for us, and each of these new blogs helps us get a little bit closer to this goal. If the total number of Google blogs makes your head spin, don't worry. We've developed a new blog directory and gadget to help you more easily track news and updates from us.
We're looking forward to another robust year of keeping you informed of all the goings-on at Google. In the meantime, we wish you and yours a very happy New Year.
This is our 368th post of the year on the main Google blog, which is 23% more than in 2007. In addition to more posts, we are thrilled to know that we have many more readers now — 78% more, to be exact. The number of unique visitors jumped from 6,738,830 last year to more than 12 million (12,000,723) in 2008. And readers are coming from all over: the UK, Canada, India, Australia, Germany, France, Spain, Japan and beyond. The top non-Google referrers are Yahoo, Digg, Reddit, Lifehacker and Slashdot.
We posted quite a bit about new products (10) and new product features (56), but nothing caused as much excitement as our earlier-than-planned unveiling of Google Chrome. This post alone had 1,735,093 unique visitors and generated 12% of our total-year pageviews on the blog! There was also the much-anticipated announcement of the first Android-powered phone. And people enjoyed reading about our design philosophies. Who knew a little change to a favicon would generate such interest?
But it wasn't all just product news; there was much else to cover in 2008. To mark Google's 10th birthday, we took a moment to reflect on the enormous impact the Internet has had on people's lives since our founding. Some of our in-house experts shared their thoughts on how various technologies will evolve in the next 10 years.
Like many of you, we were on the edge of seats watching all of the U.S. election action. We posted 27 times about political subjects, providing information about voting tools, how the political process works, and what was top of mind on Election Day. It's clear that technology will be playing an even bigger role in politics in years to come.
Of course, we had some fun too: We kept our long-standing April Fools' Day tradition going with the announcement of Project Virgle; we covered new ways to get around the Googleplex and the masterminding of a giant Ferris wheel; and we raised our glass to a couple who got married with Google.
And the Google blog network keeps on growing: 44 new blogs launched this year, for a total of 127 active company blogs. A few highlights: eight new developer blogs (the Open Source blog is shining star, with 370,000 unique visitors since its start in February), and 22 new ads-related blogs, nearly half of which are in languages other than English (there are AdSense blogs in Traditional Chinese and Russian; and AdWords blogs in Danish, German, Turkish, French, Russian, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Spanish). There's even an Analytics blog in French. And we also welcomed three new regional blogs, for India, Africa, and the Ukraine. Sharing information with people wherever they are in whatever language they speak is a priority for us, and each of these new blogs helps us get a little bit closer to this goal. If the total number of Google blogs makes your head spin, don't worry. We've developed a new blog directory and gadget to help you more easily track news and updates from us.
We're looking forward to another robust year of keeping you informed of all the goings-on at Google. In the meantime, we wish you and yours a very happy New Year.
Retrospectiva 2008 - A Tattoo
A um ano atrás, com apenas três meses de existência, desejávamos um feliz 2008 e faziamos um breve levantamento do ano de 2007. Este ano não poderia ser diferente, chegou a hora da retrospectiva do que aconteceu aqui no blog A Tattoo. Novas amizdes foram feitas, os números aumentaram, tivemos grandes participações no blog e novos parceiros. Confira o que mudou no blog A Tattoo em 2008.
Minha Tattoo
O quadro Minha Tattoo foi inaugurado no dia 21 de janeiro. Homenagens, histórias tristes e outras alegres foram relatadas por cem participantes em menos de um ano. Muito obrigado a todos os participantes, em 2009 teremos uma surpresa especial para os participantes e leitores do quadro Minha Tattoo.
Tatuadores
O quadro Tatuadores chegou com força total no ano de 2008 com a participaçao de 36 tatuadores e tatuadoras de todo o país. Através deste quadro, conhecemos um pouco mais sobre os tatuadores visitantes do blog e um pouco mais de seus belos trabalhos. Fica aqui o nosso muito obrigado aos profissionais participantes.
Desenhos
Na tentativa de atender aos pedidos dos visitantes do blog A Tattoo, contabilizamos ao final de 2008, um todal de 34 galerias de desenhos dividias por temas comuns. Foram publicados centenas de desenhos coloridos em temas mais populares como orientais e menos populares como New School.
Fotos de Tattoos
Outra novidade do blog A Tattoo no ano de 2008, foi a listagem das Fotos de Tattoo, facilitando assim, o acesso do visitante ao tema, estilo ou referências de tatuagem. O quadro já conta com 29 categorias em diversos estilos e tema, de cerejas aos Simpsons.
Dragões, Learning Tattoo e Tattoo FAQ
Todos os três nasceram em 2008, Mistérios dos Dragões traz informações sobre os Dragões Ocidentais, Dragões Orientais e outros Dragões com suas característica. Learning Tattoo foi criado a partir das dúvidas de leitores e tatuadores iniciantes sobre a prática da tatuagem. Trata-se de um total de 21 capítulos, em 2008 foram publicados 15 capítulos. Ainda visando sanar as dúvidas dos leitores, mas nestes caso dos tatuados ou interessados em se tatuarem, foi criado o Tattoo FAQ, uma lista de perguntas e respostas sobre tatuagem com um total de quadro capítulos e 38 perguntas e respostas sobre tatuagem e sobre o blog A Tattoo.
Tattoo Feed
O Tattoo Feed é uma forma de acompanhar o blog A Tattoo em seu e-mail, ou através de aplicativos. Registramos esta semana um número superior a 1000 acompanhantes. Muito obrigado a todos os assinates e acomanhates do A Tattoo também via Feed.
Enquete
Em 2008 chegamos a nossa sétima enquete (enquete atual). Nas esnquetes, procuramos manter a tatuagem como tema principal e geralmente são voltadas aos tatuados, mas na sétima enquete inovamos e direcionamos a pergunta aos tatuadores. Agradecemos a cada um dos 13.816 votos depositados até o momento nas 7 enquetes. Fique ligado, no dia 11/01/2009 teremos uma nova enquete.
Seguidores
Em meados de dezembro, publicamos no meu lateral a Lista de Seguidores do blog A Tattoo. Através desta lista os leitores podem acompanhar as atualizaçoes do blog por de sua conta no Blogger. Em menos de um mês a lista de seguidores (Fallowers) conta com 18 acompanhantes. Obrigado a todos os acompanhantes blog pela lista de seguidores.
Pareceiros
Não poderíamos esquecer dos Sites Parceiros. Criado também este ano, o espaço para os sites parceiros foi iniciado na parceria com o blog Evolution Body e recentemente recebeu o blog Bysis Tattoo. Atualmente são 6 parceiros do blog a tattoo e Já estamos em contato com o sétimo.
Ufa! Este ano deu o que falar aqui no blog A Tattoo. Esperamos um 2009 ainda melhor.
Desejamos a todos dos visitantes, leitores e participantes do blog, um 2009 repleto de saúde, paz, conquistas e claro, muita tatuagem!
A Special Thank You!
MasterPiece Weddings had a terrific year! Our Studio turned One, and you all love it here! And we love you!
We have been to some beautiful places in 2008 - and we look forward to spending more wedding days with you in 2009!
Thank You especially for entrusting your special day to us, and we thank you for the honor of working with you!
You are the best! Happy New Year!
Supermodel Gemma Ward Biography and Phot Gallery
First Name: Gemma
Last Name: Ward
Nationality: Australian
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green
Date of Birth: 3rd November 1987
Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia
Height: 5'9.5" ; 176cm
Measurements: (US) 32-24-35 ; (EU) 81-60-89
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 8 ; (EU) 40
Model Agency: Vivien's Model Management, Sydney IMG Models, New York Why Not Model Agency, Milan
Last Name: Ward
Nationality: Australian
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green
Date of Birth: 3rd November 1987
Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia
Height: 5'9.5" ; 176cm
Measurements: (US) 32-24-35 ; (EU) 81-60-89
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 8 ; (EU) 40
Model Agency: Vivien's Model Management, Sydney IMG Models, New York Why Not Model Agency, Milan
Happy New 2009!
This year has been a fantastic year for MasterPiece Weddings, and I am so, oh so, grateful for that.
I am thankful for my business associates, especially for Kristin, for without her, I promise you I wouldn’t have half the hair on my head that is there now.
I am so grateful for my husband that has been there for me without question, and backed me in every crazy endeavor that I have dove head first into.
I am thankful for my heath, and for God giving me the vision to do Let’s Eat Cake! {which is coming up in less than 2 months!!!!!} I am so excited for 2009, and the hope and joy that it has already given me!
And especially, a BIG HUGE thank you to all of YOU that read this blog, and contribute in the comments and email, you are always a ginormous inspiration to me!!!
Happy New Year!!
More of Jessica's Ink: Blue Stars and Random Art
Here are some more tattoos from Jessica, who inked much of this work herself. She has over 50 tattoos, and has work featured before here.
She has inked some blue stars....
And that is Italy as well, with the red, white and green colors of the country's flag. The blue stars accompany a tomato slice and what I assume to be a Madagascar hissing cockroach...
and a koala bear.....
Thanks to Jessica for sharing all her ink here at Tattoosday.
She has inked some blue stars....
And that is Italy as well, with the red, white and green colors of the country's flag. The blue stars accompany a tomato slice and what I assume to be a Madagascar hissing cockroach...
and a koala bear.....
Thanks to Jessica for sharing all her ink here at Tattoosday.
More of Jessica: A Death's-head Hawk Moth and Knee Flames
Here's more of Jessica's ink. "Flames on my kneecap and the death's head moth from The Silence of the Lambs....."
That is the Death's-head Hawkmoth:
which came to cultural significance when featured on the movie poster for the Jodie Foster movie mentioned above.
Thanks again to Jessica for sharing her ink with us here on Tattoosday!
That is the Death's-head Hawkmoth:
which came to cultural significance when featured on the movie poster for the Jodie Foster movie mentioned above.
Thanks again to Jessica for sharing her ink with us here on Tattoosday!
More of Jessica: Moogoogaipan and Red Foo
Here are the last two pieces I have on Jessica (I'm sure in '09 she'll send me more...). They are her foo dogs, which she has dubbed Moogoogaipan (named after the Americanized Chinese food dish moo goo gai pan) and Red Foo.
Jessica has shared a lot of ink here. She actually has some other foo dogs in an arm sleeve (shown here) which are well worth seeing again. Thanks again Jessica!
Jessica has shared a lot of ink here. She actually has some other foo dogs in an arm sleeve (shown here) which are well worth seeing again. Thanks again Jessica!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Danny Cipriani shows off his handling skills as he cavorts in the Caribbean with Kelly Brook
Diving towards the touch with a passion in his eyes not even seen on the rugby field, England international Danny Cipriani is clearly enjoying a very happy New Year.
The 21-year-old put in a spot of body surfing with his girlfriend Kelly Brook on waves swelling just yards from their £1,000-night penthouse apartment in St Lucia.
Strictly Come Dancing star Miss Brook, who knows a thing or two about playing up for the cameras, almost seemed to treat the impromptu arrival of a photographer on the beach as a photo-opportunity as the pair frolicked the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
The pair, who have been dating for four months, certainly seemed to be wrapped in the first flushes of young love, even though Miss Brooke is eight years older and has had a string of failed celebrity relationships.
Miss Brook left little to the imagination in a miniscule floral-print bikini. Her muscular young beau wore more conservative black Bermuda shorts.
Size-eight Miss Brook has spoken breathlessly about how she keeps such a tremendous figure, citing time spent in the bedroom with her boyfriend rather than in the gym as the secret. And it certainly seems to be paying off for her.
The couple are among scores of celebrities who have flocked to the coast and islands of the Caribbean for Christmas and New Year.
At the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, all the usual suspects - Simon Cowell, Philip Green and Michael Winner – are prepared for the resort’s unrivalled New Year’s Eve firework display and party.
Cowell has this year foregone the luxury of the hotel, however, in favour of an even more exclusive address – Cove Spring House, a rented estate where he is staying while his own huge estate is built nearby.
The comings and goings in Mustique might lead anyone to believe some kind of bizarre love merry-go-round was going on.
Hugh Grant and his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley flew out to the island from Britain, though they strangely took different routes on December 10. They were spotted playing happy families with Miss Hurley’s young son Damian at the Cotton House hotel.
It would be more than a week before Liz’s husband Arun Nayar joined the party after he was held up on business.
Then, curiously, none other than Grant’s other ex-lover Jemima Khan was also spotted on a plane bound for the tiny isle on Boxing Day.
All of which of course might be a complete coincidence.
If that is the case, there might be some awkward moments when they do bump into one another on the isle, which is less than two miles long, has just 100 private residences, and only three places to get a drink after dark.
Meanwhile, higher up on the hedonism scale, Amy Winehouse has been thrilling the locals of St Lucia with her topless frolicks in the surf while Lily Allen has been pictured holidaying with her mother in Jamaica.
Daniel Craig has been showing off a slightly softer but no less impressive washboard stomach on the beaches on St Barts. He is joined on the island by Eddie Murphy among other US celebrities.
But some of America’s biggest celebrations tonight are planned in nearby Miami.
Topping the bill at the city’s fashionable South Beach this year is a party thrown by Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan, who is hosting a a colossal drum and bass-themed bash at the exclusive Mansion nightclub with DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson.
Tickets are a cool £4,000 for a table in the VIP area.
Actor Hugh Jackman – recently hailed the world’s sexiest man - is hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations at the nearby Raleigh boutique hotel.
At the Fontainebleau Hotel, the New Year is welcomed with an impressive line-up of singers, rappers and actors.
P Diddy is headlining at the achingly fashionable LIV nightclub there, while Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine will be crooning poolside. Tickets are £200 each.
Billie Piper has been living it up at another of South Beach’s famously fashionable venues, The Shore Club, alongside new baby Winston James and husband Laurence Fox.
It’s thought the family will ring in the New Year at the hotel’s Skybar, in the company of US actress Kristin Cavallari, Twilight star Kellan Lutz and Sopranos actor Robert Iler. Rapper Pras, of The Fugees, is also set to perform at the oceanfront venue on the big night.
However, Miss Piper’s clan were perhaps a little crestfallen at their choice of hotel last night. The pair were spotted by a team of paparazzi photographers on the first day of their holiday at the Shore Club, after which they have been virtual prisoners in their hotel. Sadly, the hotel itself is hardly conducive to restful times for their baby. The resort is a hedonists’ paradise with dance music blaring into the early hours,
Miss Piper was spotted doing laps of the hotel well after dark with her little son in her arms trying to usher him to sleep.
Other hip-hop heavyweights such as T.I. are heading to the newly-opened Gansevoort South Hotel for its first ever New Year.
Counting down at the rooftop bar will be actress Chloe Sevigny, as well as a smattering of models and rappers.
Party-goers will shell out a £150 entrance fee, and the dress code is Miami Vice Chic.
Hip-hop heavyweights The Roots will entertain the crowd at the Delano Hotel's Florida Room, while soul singer Janelle Monáe will belt out her tunes in a poolside performance.
Over at Privé, the festivities will take on a more relaxed feel with the vocals of multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend.
The 21-year-old put in a spot of body surfing with his girlfriend Kelly Brook on waves swelling just yards from their £1,000-night penthouse apartment in St Lucia.
Strictly Come Dancing star Miss Brook, who knows a thing or two about playing up for the cameras, almost seemed to treat the impromptu arrival of a photographer on the beach as a photo-opportunity as the pair frolicked the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
Summer loving: Danny Cipriani and Kelly Brook walk hand-in-hand to the beach near their St Lucia Caribbean hideaway
The pair, who have been dating for four months, certainly seemed to be wrapped in the first flushes of young love, even though Miss Brooke is eight years older and has had a string of failed celebrity relationships.
Miss Brook left little to the imagination in a miniscule floral-print bikini. Her muscular young beau wore more conservative black Bermuda shorts.
Size-eight Miss Brook has spoken breathlessly about how she keeps such a tremendous figure, citing time spent in the bedroom with her boyfriend rather than in the gym as the secret. And it certainly seems to be paying off for her.
Besotted: Danny smiles at his beautiful girlfriend as they frolic in the sea
The couple are among scores of celebrities who have flocked to the coast and islands of the Caribbean for Christmas and New Year.
At the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, all the usual suspects - Simon Cowell, Philip Green and Michael Winner – are prepared for the resort’s unrivalled New Year’s Eve firework display and party.
Cowell has this year foregone the luxury of the hotel, however, in favour of an even more exclusive address – Cove Spring House, a rented estate where he is staying while his own huge estate is built nearby.
He's coming to get you! Danny sets his sights on a hug as Kelly runs away through the waves
The comings and goings in Mustique might lead anyone to believe some kind of bizarre love merry-go-round was going on.
Hugh Grant and his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley flew out to the island from Britain, though they strangely took different routes on December 10. They were spotted playing happy families with Miss Hurley’s young son Damian at the Cotton House hotel.
It would be more than a week before Liz’s husband Arun Nayar joined the party after he was held up on business.
Then, curiously, none other than Grant’s other ex-lover Jemima Khan was also spotted on a plane bound for the tiny isle on Boxing Day.
All of which of course might be a complete coincidence.
I've got my eye on you: Danny spots Kelly adjusting her bikini bottomsc
If that is the case, there might be some awkward moments when they do bump into one another on the isle, which is less than two miles long, has just 100 private residences, and only three places to get a drink after dark.
Meanwhile, higher up on the hedonism scale, Amy Winehouse has been thrilling the locals of St Lucia with her topless frolicks in the surf while Lily Allen has been pictured holidaying with her mother in Jamaica.
Daniel Craig has been showing off a slightly softer but no less impressive washboard stomach on the beaches on St Barts. He is joined on the island by Eddie Murphy among other US celebrities.
Taking some time out: Daniel Craig is relaxing with a group of friends in St Barts
But some of America’s biggest celebrations tonight are planned in nearby Miami.
Topping the bill at the city’s fashionable South Beach this year is a party thrown by Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan, who is hosting a a colossal drum and bass-themed bash at the exclusive Mansion nightclub with DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson.
Tickets are a cool £4,000 for a table in the VIP area.
Actor Hugh Jackman – recently hailed the world’s sexiest man - is hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations at the nearby Raleigh boutique hotel.
At the Fontainebleau Hotel, the New Year is welcomed with an impressive line-up of singers, rappers and actors.
P Diddy is headlining at the achingly fashionable LIV nightclub there, while Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine will be crooning poolside. Tickets are £200 each.
Billie Piper has been living it up at another of South Beach’s famously fashionable venues, The Shore Club, alongside new baby Winston James and husband Laurence Fox.
Beach babe: Billie Piper embraces her son Winston on the Miami beach
It’s thought the family will ring in the New Year at the hotel’s Skybar, in the company of US actress Kristin Cavallari, Twilight star Kellan Lutz and Sopranos actor Robert Iler. Rapper Pras, of The Fugees, is also set to perform at the oceanfront venue on the big night.
However, Miss Piper’s clan were perhaps a little crestfallen at their choice of hotel last night. The pair were spotted by a team of paparazzi photographers on the first day of their holiday at the Shore Club, after which they have been virtual prisoners in their hotel. Sadly, the hotel itself is hardly conducive to restful times for their baby. The resort is a hedonists’ paradise with dance music blaring into the early hours,
Miss Piper was spotted doing laps of the hotel well after dark with her little son in her arms trying to usher him to sleep.
Other hip-hop heavyweights such as T.I. are heading to the newly-opened Gansevoort South Hotel for its first ever New Year.
Counting down at the rooftop bar will be actress Chloe Sevigny, as well as a smattering of models and rappers.
Party-goers will shell out a £150 entrance fee, and the dress code is Miami Vice Chic.
Hip-hop heavyweights The Roots will entertain the crowd at the Delano Hotel's Florida Room, while soul singer Janelle Monáe will belt out her tunes in a poolside performance.
Over at Privé, the festivities will take on a more relaxed feel with the vocals of multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend.
Billie Piper settles into motherhood on relaxing Miami break with baby Winston
Everyone else was swimming, tanning, or absorbed in a good book.
But Billie Piper only had eyes for her sleepy two-month-old son.
The actress spent the afternoon on a Miami beach enjoying baby Winston.
She gazed down at him as he lay on her lap, stretching his fat little arms in the warmth.
Miss Piper, 26, and husband Laurence Fox, 30, have been holidaying in the U.S. ahead of their first wedding anniversary on New Year's Eve.
An onlooker said: 'She looked relaxed, content and just generally very happy. Billie clearly adores her son.'
The pair are staying at the prestigious Shore Club hotel in Miami Beach.
They the afternoon on a public beach, ordering only soft drinks from the bar. Fox attempted to read and sunbathe, while Piper relaxed in the shade and cradled the child, who was wrapped in a sarong.
But the couple shared equally their parenting roles.
Mr Fox was very hands on changing nappies on the beach and taking their baby into sea.
Winston has only been seen a handful of times in public since he was born after a gruelling 26 hour labour by Caesarean section at the private Portland Hospital in London on October 21.
But despite yesterday's scenes Billie's stay surely won't be all about the family.
The hotel is described as 'party central' at this time of year, charging a minimum of £450 a night. On New year's Eve it will see US rap mogul P Diddy will host one of the biggest parties in America.
All day yesterday he entertained his guests by sending fleets of bi-planes soaring above with a picture of him on a banner and the words 'I Am The King'.
Intriguingly however, Miss Piper has given fellow celebrity hotel guest Charlotte Church a wide berth.
Miss Church was seen yesterday parading around the Shore Club with a gaggle of girlfriends and without her partner, rugby star Gavin Hensen, or their children.
Billie, the star of ITV's Secret Diary Of A Call Girl has said she plans to take a break from acting to concentrate on her family.
But in recent months she has been tipped to become the first female Time Lord in Doctor Who, after lead David Tennant revealed he was quitting at the end of 2009.
Piper was a huge hit with fans and critics when she played the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler when the show was revived for modern audiences in 2005.
Tennant has given her his influential seal of approval and because the role is not free for another year, this could give Piper the time she needs to spend with her family.
Asked if Miss Piper could take on the role, he said a female Doctor was a distinct possibility.
'Why not?' he said. 'It's one of those parts any actor could bring something valid to, because it can be anything and it's a blank canvas every time.
Tennant will leave after completing four special episodes of Doctor Who to air next year.
Executives are looking for a new Time Lord for the fifth series, scheduled to broadcast in 2010.
But Billie Piper only had eyes for her sleepy two-month-old son.
The actress spent the afternoon on a Miami beach enjoying baby Winston.
Beach babe: Billie Piper with her two-month-old son Winston on the beach in Miami
She gazed down at him as he lay on her lap, stretching his fat little arms in the warmth.
Miss Piper, 26, and husband Laurence Fox, 30, have been holidaying in the U.S. ahead of their first wedding anniversary on New Year's Eve.
An onlooker said: 'She looked relaxed, content and just generally very happy. Billie clearly adores her son.'
The pair are staying at the prestigious Shore Club hotel in Miami Beach.
My little angel: Billie only has eyes for Winston
They the afternoon on a public beach, ordering only soft drinks from the bar. Fox attempted to read and sunbathe, while Piper relaxed in the shade and cradled the child, who was wrapped in a sarong.
But the couple shared equally their parenting roles.
Mr Fox was very hands on changing nappies on the beach and taking their baby into sea.
Winston has only been seen a handful of times in public since he was born after a gruelling 26 hour labour by Caesarean section at the private Portland Hospital in London on October 21.
Mummy's boy: Billie cradles her sleeping son while husband Laurence Fox carries their belongings
But despite yesterday's scenes Billie's stay surely won't be all about the family.
The hotel is described as 'party central' at this time of year, charging a minimum of £450 a night. On New year's Eve it will see US rap mogul P Diddy will host one of the biggest parties in America.
All day yesterday he entertained his guests by sending fleets of bi-planes soaring above with a picture of him on a banner and the words 'I Am The King'.
Intriguingly however, Miss Piper has given fellow celebrity hotel guest Charlotte Church a wide berth.
Who's a pretty boy?: Smiling Billie only has eyes for her son
Daddy's boy: Laurence Fox plants a kiss on his son's little head
Mum's the word: Billie has given acting a break to concentrate on her son
Miss Church was seen yesterday parading around the Shore Club with a gaggle of girlfriends and without her partner, rugby star Gavin Hensen, or their children.
Billie, the star of ITV's Secret Diary Of A Call Girl has said she plans to take a break from acting to concentrate on her family.
But in recent months she has been tipped to become the first female Time Lord in Doctor Who, after lead David Tennant revealed he was quitting at the end of 2009.
Piper was a huge hit with fans and critics when she played the Doctor's assistant Rose Tyler when the show was revived for modern audiences in 2005.
Sleepy head: Winston has a stretch while a relaxed Billie enjoys a laugh
Tennant has given her his influential seal of approval and because the role is not free for another year, this could give Piper the time she needs to spend with her family.
Asked if Miss Piper could take on the role, he said a female Doctor was a distinct possibility.
'Why not?' he said. 'It's one of those parts any actor could bring something valid to, because it can be anything and it's a blank canvas every time.
Tennant will leave after completing four special episodes of Doctor Who to air next year.
Executives are looking for a new Time Lord for the fifth series, scheduled to broadcast in 2010.
Happy families: The actress and her husband pay close attention to Winston
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