31st July

The lighting isn't great but Auntie Sarah & Uncle Simon brought back toothbrush holders from their recent holiday for the children and here they are in situ. They're great!

30th July

Jessica and George sharing crisps at our afternoon tea hen party this afternoon for Auntie Gill.

29th July

Today it was Jessica's turn to climb into the doll's pram! Thankfully it was folded otherwise it would have broken.

28th July

After swimming we called in to Church. Maisie and Oliver apparently want to be on stage whilst Jessica wants to play with hundreds of balls! 

27th July

We painted toast this morning (condensed milk with food colouring). The 'artwork' wasn't amazing but the children enjoyed it and ate it quickly afterwards!

26th July

Mummy and Jessica went for breakfast before some shopping this morning. We managed a quick visit to the park between'

25th July

Jessica eager to get into Waves this morning! 

24th July

Jessica made a kite this afternoon after Church and luckily the weather was slightly windy to allow her to fly it!

23rd July

Mummy spent the day at The Secret Spa today for Gill's hen party. Lots of relaxing, chatting and a few glasses of bubbles too!

22nd July

A beautiful morning on the beach today! 

21st July

We met up with most of Jessica's school friends today at the local park. Thankfully the weather held out!

20th July

This is how we cool off (& get rid of soil from everywhere!) in the garden!

19th July

(Pre-)school is out for Jessica! Until big school in September. Here she is on her first day of nursery and her last day of nursery!

18th July

Oliver enjoying his wait for the Metro on Mummy's back!

17th July

Like Father like son. Both watching The Open this afternoon! 

16th July

A sunny walk up to Sainsburys this afternoon after naps. Maisie enjoyed the freedom of no reins. Here she is watching out for Metros.

15th July

We had all three children at toddlers this morning because Jessica had an afternoon pre-school party. Here they all are crafting (& eating biscuits!).

14th July

Oliver covered in chocolate during snack time after his swimming session this morning! 

13th July

Jessica received her first report this week from school. The opening sentence, "sensible, kind and clever", says it all and we're very proud of her! The rest of the report is along the same lines. (I cannot work out how to rotate the photograph, sorry!)

12th July

Oliver is now able to wear trainers occasionally (as long as they've still got supportive heels which most don't because it contradicts what a toddler should be wearing). So here is his first pair! 

11th July

A certain little boy refused a nap today but then this happened! 

10th July

Maisie enjoying her lunch at the Teddy Bear's Picnic this afternoon!

9th July

Jessica trying on breathing apparatus at the Fire Station open day today (thank you Granny for the photo!).

8th July

Jessica had her graduation this morning from nursery and here's her picture (it's laminated so some picture distortion). They were all brilliant. Who knew she could sing the days of the week in Spanish to the tune of the Addams family song? 

7th July

Enjoying the sunshine outside at Beavers tonight!

6th July

Jessica was exhausted this afternoon (end of term/ear infection probably having an impact) and decided to have a nap. Oliver had other ideas! 

5th July

Jessica and her friend enjoying the cars at soft play today during the teacher strike!

4th July

Jessica enjoying her first school lunch today as part of 'moving up' day at school. Obviously she opted to eat the custard before the pizza!

3rd July

Fun in the sun at the Cricket Club after Joshua's Baptism this morning. 

2nd July

Fun in the belfry this morning during the Church Summer Fair! Here we are on the way back down after watching and listening to the bells!

1st July

Sports Day for Jessica this morning. This was taken before the rain started!

30th June

Children enjoying playing with the toys in the sun this afternoon. The sun didn't last long!