Tuesday, 16 October 2007
Monday, 1 October 2007
One year today!!
Happy Anniversary Harry and Christine.
Can you believe that they have been together for one whole year????
There were pressies all round, an ipod for Christine and an ipod deck for Harry.
I've seen lots of chocolate, so hope they are going to share later. Unfortunately I'm off to work,
so better remind them to save some!
promised them I'd post a photo, so here it is from their recent prom.
Don't they look lovely???
Wednesday, 19 September 2007
Digital scrapping
Went to a crop a couple of weeks ago, and had a go at digital scrapping.
It's not something thats appealed before, probably because I just love
actually playing with the papers IRL, if you know what I mean!
Anyway, the session was great fun and I was really surprised with the results.
Here are my efforts:
It's not something thats appealed before, probably because I just love
actually playing with the papers IRL, if you know what I mean!
Anyway, the session was great fun and I was really surprised with the results.
Here are my efforts:
Tuesday, 18 September 2007
Must remember to blog!!
So, I know I'm not very good at this, but I've decided to try a bit harder at keeping up to date.
Not that I've got a lot to say!
The holiday seems ages ago, and we are already counting the days to the next one!
I was browsing through all my pictures of the holiday yesterday and thought I'd share a few of my favourites.
Here goes:
Tony took this one as we sailed into Mexico - love the sun on the boat!
The kids in front of the Queen Mary (an annual picture)
Me and my surfing daughter!!
Not that I've got a lot to say!
The holiday seems ages ago, and we are already counting the days to the next one!
I was browsing through all my pictures of the holiday yesterday and thought I'd share a few of my favourites.
Here goes:
Tony took this one as we sailed into Mexico - love the sun on the boat!
Captain Tony - need I say any more??!
The kids in front of the Queen Mary (an annual picture)
Me and my surfing daughter!!
I could add loads more but dont want to bore you!
Friday, 24 August 2007
Congratulations Jonjo!
Well, today was the BIG day - GCSE results.
Beth was wonderful as she collected Jonjo's results
and then phoned to tell him the good news.
Congrats Jonjo - 10 GCSE's and some really high grades -
we're all proud of you!
To celebrate, we went out for dinner. Jonjo ate a 22 oz steak - thats not
bad going!!!
Beth was wonderful as she collected Jonjo's results
and then phoned to tell him the good news.
Congrats Jonjo - 10 GCSE's and some really high grades -
we're all proud of you!
To celebrate, we went out for dinner. Jonjo ate a 22 oz steak - thats not
bad going!!!
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Where does the time go?
Wow, I can hardly believe it is tuesday and our last week.
We have been so busy and done so much (despite the heat!)
The malls have certainly been busier since our arrival and we are
going to have to buy a new case to cope with the boys new wardrobe!!
We went to the Animal Kingdom yesterday - boy, was it hot!
We saw loads of animals and I took lots of pictures of the
giraffes and elephants ( my favourite). There was a baby giraffe
that was 4 days old - it was so cute!
Of course we are eating loads and have discovered some fantastic restaurants.
Ok, I'm cooking tea tonight while everyone else plays tennis - If you've ever seen me
play tennis, you'll know why I'm cooking tea!!
Anyway, better get started - hope you are all ok.
We have been so busy and done so much (despite the heat!)
The malls have certainly been busier since our arrival and we are
going to have to buy a new case to cope with the boys new wardrobe!!
We went to the Animal Kingdom yesterday - boy, was it hot!
We saw loads of animals and I took lots of pictures of the
giraffes and elephants ( my favourite). There was a baby giraffe
that was 4 days old - it was so cute!
Of course we are eating loads and have discovered some fantastic restaurants.
Ok, I'm cooking tea tonight while everyone else plays tennis - If you've ever seen me
play tennis, you'll know why I'm cooking tea!!
Anyway, better get started - hope you are all ok.
Saturday, 18 August 2007
technical hitch!
Ok, so there are more but there is a bit of a technical problem with
uploading - and you know how un technical I am!!
Hope you enjoy the few I've shared. Off to the pool now, then I will have a go
at posting a few more when I get back.
By the way, we are getting ready for the High School Musical 2 premiere - Louisa and
Georgia are planning a BIG party!
uploading - and you know how un technical I am!!
Hope you enjoy the few I've shared. Off to the pool now, then I will have a go
at posting a few more when I get back.
By the way, we are getting ready for the High School Musical 2 premiere - Louisa and
Georgia are planning a BIG party!
Photos at last!!!
OK, so at last I have a cable for my camera and I can post some pictures.
This is one of Georgia and Louisa all dressed up on the balcony of our house - Check out the sea in the background!
There are loads more, so I will have a go at putting a few more on.
Enjoy!!
Friday, 17 August 2007
Still hot!
Hi all!
Not a lot to report as we have all been really lazy and just been
enjoying the heat.
Surf school continues, although Harry and James missed todays as they were too tired!!
Think they intend to go tomorrow as its party day.
We're going out for a meal tonight, and then the girls have been planning a 'High School Musical 2' party for tomorrow evening. If you don't know - HSM2 premieres here tomorrow.
Right off to get ready for tonight - sorry this is short.
Hope all is well.xxx
Not a lot to report as we have all been really lazy and just been
enjoying the heat.
Surf school continues, although Harry and James missed todays as they were too tired!!
Think they intend to go tomorrow as its party day.
We're going out for a meal tonight, and then the girls have been planning a 'High School Musical 2' party for tomorrow evening. If you don't know - HSM2 premieres here tomorrow.
Right off to get ready for tonight - sorry this is short.
Hope all is well.xxx
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
It's hot, hot, hot!!
Well, it's been a hot day! Having a bit of a heatwave over here, which is great, unless (like Jonjo and Harry) you decide to play tennis!
Actually everyone has been pretty busy - H,G,L and J were up early for surf school. It looked good fun and they all managed to surf standing up their boards - most impressive!
Jonjo managed tennis and badminton, and even Tony managed some exercise (tennis and walking!)
Me? I swam a bit, walked a bit and did lots of spending! Jonjo managed to buy 3 pairs of trainers in record time, and even Harry spent some money!
We finished the day with one of Tony's bbq's sitting on the balcony, watching the sun set.
I still haven't managed to get a lead for my camera, but I'm off to the mall in the morning, so will try again. Then I can share some pics with you.
Big hug from all of us. xxx
Actually everyone has been pretty busy - H,G,L and J were up early for surf school. It looked good fun and they all managed to surf standing up their boards - most impressive!
Jonjo managed tennis and badminton, and even Tony managed some exercise (tennis and walking!)
Me? I swam a bit, walked a bit and did lots of spending! Jonjo managed to buy 3 pairs of trainers in record time, and even Harry spent some money!
We finished the day with one of Tony's bbq's sitting on the balcony, watching the sun set.
I still haven't managed to get a lead for my camera, but I'm off to the mall in the morning, so will try again. Then I can share some pics with you.
Big hug from all of us. xxx
Monday, 13 August 2007
Back on dry land!
Well our cruise is over, and we have moved onto the next part of our trip.
We disembarked (ship talk!) about 9.30 am and picked up a large car (more like a wagon!)
and made our way to Starbucks!!!!!
We finally arrived at the house midday and were greeted by a noisy welcome party! Lots of chat, lunch and a bit of wine later, we went down to the beach for some surfing.
Actually, by the time I had unpacked and sorted everything out, I decided it was too cold to surf, but everyone else had a go!
It is now early evening and I'm writing this overlooking the sea and watching the sunset. It's beautiful. Oh, and I'm waiting for the pizza we ordered!!
Harry, Georgia, Louisa and James are off to surf school tomorrow morning, so might just take the camera down to the beach. Would hate to miss some fun shots!!
Hope you are all OK. Missing you lots!
We disembarked (ship talk!) about 9.30 am and picked up a large car (more like a wagon!)
and made our way to Starbucks!!!!!
We finally arrived at the house midday and were greeted by a noisy welcome party! Lots of chat, lunch and a bit of wine later, we went down to the beach for some surfing.
Actually, by the time I had unpacked and sorted everything out, I decided it was too cold to surf, but everyone else had a go!
It is now early evening and I'm writing this overlooking the sea and watching the sunset. It's beautiful. Oh, and I'm waiting for the pizza we ordered!!
Harry, Georgia, Louisa and James are off to surf school tomorrow morning, so might just take the camera down to the beach. Would hate to miss some fun shots!!
Hope you are all OK. Missing you lots!
Saturday, 11 August 2007
Last day at sea!
Wow, how time passes! We have been on holiday for one whole week today, and it seems like only a few hours. At the moment we are heading back to Long Beach for the end of our cruise, and then we are off to the house in Carlsbad. Surf school, tennis, Starbucks and shopping beckon, but more about that in the next few days. Oh, and when I get a new lead for my camera, I will post some pictures.
OK, so what have we been up to?
Well, our last port of call yesterday was Cabo San Lucas - absolutely beautiful. The beaches were amazing, and the amount of water sports incredible. If we had been more organised we could have gone jet skiing, scuba diving or even paragliding. However, we played safe and just went shopping!!! Harry managed to find some T shirts and Georgia persuaded us to buy her a very posh dress. She will probably only wear it once, but hey, we’re on holiday!!
Back on the boat, we enjoyed the cocktail of the day (an absolute must!!) and then prepared for our last formal night. Georgia then went off to her farewell party where she enjoyed all sorts of fun and games and a late night stop out till 3.30am!!!! Thank goodness the clocks turned back an hour.
Today, we are just enjoying the last full day on board the ship, doing very little but having fun.
Right, that’s about it. I’m off to relax a bit more, eye up the REALLY cool handbag in the duty free shop (again!) and possibly sample another cocktail of the day.
Hope you are all OK!
OK, so what have we been up to?
Well, our last port of call yesterday was Cabo San Lucas - absolutely beautiful. The beaches were amazing, and the amount of water sports incredible. If we had been more organised we could have gone jet skiing, scuba diving or even paragliding. However, we played safe and just went shopping!!! Harry managed to find some T shirts and Georgia persuaded us to buy her a very posh dress. She will probably only wear it once, but hey, we’re on holiday!!
Back on the boat, we enjoyed the cocktail of the day (an absolute must!!) and then prepared for our last formal night. Georgia then went off to her farewell party where she enjoyed all sorts of fun and games and a late night stop out till 3.30am!!!! Thank goodness the clocks turned back an hour.
Today, we are just enjoying the last full day on board the ship, doing very little but having fun.
Right, that’s about it. I’m off to relax a bit more, eye up the REALLY cool handbag in the duty free shop (again!) and possibly sample another cocktail of the day.
Hope you are all OK!
Thursday, 9 August 2007
I'm a bad blogger!
Ok, so I know it's been a few days, but I'm so sorry that I've not posted. Couldn't get a connection!
Anyway, as you probably know, we are in Mexico! We arrived in LA on Saturday night after a long flight, and spent the night in Long Beach. The hotel was lovely and as they didn't have any double rooms left for us, they offered us the suite to stay in - we didn't need much persuasion!!
Of course our body cloks were completely out of sinc, so we were up early sunday morning watching our boat (sorry, ship!) come in!
We spent a lazy day around the pool Saturday morning, then onto the ship (got it right that time) Sunday afternoon. The ship is HUGE!! Lots of Italian/ Greek art and pictures with semi dressed people on! Food is fab and plentiful and cocktails of the day are a definate!!
Georgia soon found the kids club while Harry and Jonjo found the internet cafe!! I'm sure you've had emails by now girls!!!
We spent 2 days at sea reading, relaxing, sunbathing - sound good??, then yesterday we arrived in Mexico - Puerto Vallerta. We had arranged to swim with the dolphins but hadn't told Georgia. Her face was a picture when she realised what we were doing! Anyway, the day was fab - we got loads of pictures and a dvd to bore you all with. Must tell you girls, Harry and Jonjo were seen kissing the dolphins and I have photo evidence!!
The day passed too quickly and we were shattered - probably the heat, so we have decided to stay on the boat at todays stop and save our energy for exploring tommorrow.
So thats my news, hope you are all OK and I'm off to have lunch/sunbathe/have a cocktail/read my book, etc!!!
Anyway, as you probably know, we are in Mexico! We arrived in LA on Saturday night after a long flight, and spent the night in Long Beach. The hotel was lovely and as they didn't have any double rooms left for us, they offered us the suite to stay in - we didn't need much persuasion!!
Of course our body cloks were completely out of sinc, so we were up early sunday morning watching our boat (sorry, ship!) come in!
We spent a lazy day around the pool Saturday morning, then onto the ship (got it right that time) Sunday afternoon. The ship is HUGE!! Lots of Italian/ Greek art and pictures with semi dressed people on! Food is fab and plentiful and cocktails of the day are a definate!!
Georgia soon found the kids club while Harry and Jonjo found the internet cafe!! I'm sure you've had emails by now girls!!!
We spent 2 days at sea reading, relaxing, sunbathing - sound good??, then yesterday we arrived in Mexico - Puerto Vallerta. We had arranged to swim with the dolphins but hadn't told Georgia. Her face was a picture when she realised what we were doing! Anyway, the day was fab - we got loads of pictures and a dvd to bore you all with. Must tell you girls, Harry and Jonjo were seen kissing the dolphins and I have photo evidence!!
The day passed too quickly and we were shattered - probably the heat, so we have decided to stay on the boat at todays stop and save our energy for exploring tommorrow.
So thats my news, hope you are all OK and I'm off to have lunch/sunbathe/have a cocktail/read my book, etc!!!
Friday, 3 August 2007
We're on our way (almost)
Well, we have finally arrived in Broadstairs!
We should have left home at 9am, but by the time we had been into town,
finished packing, tidied the house (YES, REALLY!!) and left, it was nearly 1pm!
Then we realised we had forgotten Tia's lead, so did a quick stop at Tesco's
in Kettering and ended up buying half the shop! Well, Harry did anyway!
So, we are here! Jonjo is cleaning the car, and Harry is directing the holiday video he is making-
long story!
Right, off to get sorted so we can get an early start tomorrow - will try to post when we
arrive in LA.
We should have left home at 9am, but by the time we had been into town,
finished packing, tidied the house (YES, REALLY!!) and left, it was nearly 1pm!
Then we realised we had forgotten Tia's lead, so did a quick stop at Tesco's
in Kettering and ended up buying half the shop! Well, Harry did anyway!
So, we are here! Jonjo is cleaning the car, and Harry is directing the holiday video he is making-
long story!
Right, off to get sorted so we can get an early start tomorrow - will try to post when we
arrive in LA.
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