Tag books

I really didn't know if I'd keep the tag books up to date but, we're nearly half way through the year and, I'm still going strong. I love being able to look back at them and see what we've done so far this year. There have certainly been a few visitors and we're excited that our next visitor, Norma, arrives on Saturday! Only 4 days!!

Yesterday's photo for my tag book was this one of Simon (my brother in law), Hugh and Jon. Simon arrived yesterday afternoon to stay for a night before flying to Tenerife. Jon, Simon and I went to The Nizam for a curry and this photo was taken when we got back. The lighting is shocking (spotlights in the kitchen) but I still like the photo of the three guys together. I've got a photo of Simon with Helen and Jon with Hugh when Hugh and Helen were babies and it was one of my favourite photos from that time. I'll have to look it out and scan it in so I can post it. I can't believe our babies are now 22 (well nearly for Hugh, his birthday's on the 20th).

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Talking of babies ;o), Claire thinks she felt the baby move this morning. She said it was like a little popping sensation which only lasted a short while and then stopped again. She could well be right as she is now in her 18th week and it's around the time when you start to feel movement :o).

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As I've had a really slow start to the day, it's probably about time I got a move on and started playing catch up!

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Unless that's Norma just gone online on Skype, in which case I may wait a little while ;o)

Happy Anniversary

Today my Mum and Dad celebrate 57 years of marriage! What an achievement :o)

We went round this afternoon and had tea and cake with them and had a lovely afternoon chatting. Three more years and it'll be their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and I'm sure that would have to mean "Party Time!!" - what do you think ;o)

Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad, we love you lots xxxx

The week is flying by

Emily is on half term and I can't believe how quickly it's going - Friday tomorrow already!! Here are a few more photos ;o)

Claire hadn't had a chance to see much of Chrissie and Helen as she had been working and had other commitments while they were here. On Tuesday we met up with her during her lunch hour for a quick meal at Wetherspoons, which isn't far from her work. One of the things I love about Simon and Liz's children and our own is that no matter how long it's been since they last saw each other, they always get on so well together! It's been so much fun getting to see Simon, Richard and Henry at Easter and now Helen, the only one we haven't seen this year is Liz. Must be your turn next Liz!

Chrissie and Helen

Hugh, Claire and Emily

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The girls went on to London yesterday for the final stage of their holiday and Emily and I headed down to Eastleigh in Hampshire. We met up with Michelle, Matthew and Joshua and headed down to Poole in Dorset so I could see The Guildhall where Michelle and Matthew are getting married in July, and also to have a wander round the surrounding area to see where we may be able to take some photos after the wedding.

By the time we got to Poole, it was lunch time and we decided to eat first and then walk around the old part of the town. We found an Italian restaurant near the marina which had windows all round so we could watch the world go by.

The Guildhall.

Emily and Josh wanted to be in the photo too!

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Further down the road you come to the old town which has some beautiful stone buildings. Not quite sure what was going on here but they were happy to pose, which is most unusual!

Matthew down on one knee for a proposal shot ;o).

Now a few of the happy couple :o)

Loved this stone building and it's chimneys

And these doors were just asking for a boy/girl photo :o)

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The weather was glorious and after exploring the area, we were more than ready for something cold to drink.

Thank you Michelle, Matthew and Josh, we really enjoyed our afternoon in Poole and are looking forward to being there for the wedding in 4 weeks time! Yikes, we better start looking for outfits ;o)

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Bank Holiday Monday

This is a quick photo recap of the past few days.

Chrissie and Helen

My niece, Helen and her girlfriend, Chrissie are over from Chicago at the moment. They arrived in East Grinstead on Saturday at lunch time so after picking them up from the station, we went to The Broadway for lunch (this seems to be becoming a habit with visitors here!). On Sunday we popped into town in the morning and then had a braai (bbq) in the afternoon. Although the sun was out there was quite a strong wind but we were brave and toughed it out outside while we ate before hurrying back inside ;o) Today the girls went to Arundel Castle with Deb and Dave and this evening we all met up for a Thai meal at Mae Ping. The food was wonderful and quite filling. Thanks Dave and Deb for a lovely meal.

Deb and Dave

Emily and Hugh

Jon and myself.

Unfortunately, Claire and Craig didn't make it to the meal as Craig ended up in Minor Injuries at the Queen Victoria Hospital about an hour before we were due to leave. He had been playing football with friends, landed awkwardly and hurt his ankle. They ended up being at the hospital until about 9pm and I went and picked them up after getting home from the meal. Fortunately it doesn't look like anything has been broken and is just a severe strain. Craig will be off work for the week and has been told to put ice on it at regular intervals. I was a bit surprised they hadn't bandaged it up but perhaps that's in case of more swelling?? He's taken some ibuprofen and they've headed off to bed now.

But to end on a happier note, I thought I'd show you the photo I took for my tag book a few days ago. It shows the little baby things Claire has started buying. So exciting!! She's now 16 weeks and looking forward to her 20 week scan.

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I hope you've had a good weekend too :o). Emily is on half term this week so not quite as much rushing around and I'll try and post a bit more regularly.

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