Nice weather

Today (Tuesday) and yesterday have been lovely, for a half term, that's unusual. Beth and Grandma down the beach playing a game I am not allowed to know.

February Birthday club

Today was a double Stringer celebration, Jon 41 and Emily 1, was a brilliant day and everyone had a great time. Thank you to everyone who sent cards and pressies.

Thief

If it's not nailed down she'll have it! Emily is one on Friday, can't quite get over where that year has gone, she will be leaving school before we know it.

Tooth number 2

Beth lost her second tooth at school today, she brought it home in a small envelope for the fairies. Emily has cut another tooth at last, her top left biggy. Toffee's all round.

Roller Queen

Beth's first time roller skating was a success, she only fell twice and really got the hang of it.

Britain's Next Olympic Bobsleigh Team

Rapunzel

Beth's own creation with a little help from Mum.

Tired

Still only two teeth for Emily, she must be tired waiting for them! We are

Brew Day Part 5

Into the fermenter and bubbling away...

Brew Day Part 4

Wort boiling (a little too much maybe).

Brew Day Part 3

First wort hops added as the wort comes to the boil.

Brew Day Part 2

After leaving the mash for 90 minutes time to start the run-off.

Brew Day Part 1

It was the first brew day last Saturday with my homebrew set up. The first thing to do is to make sure you have a good assistant brewer.

11 months old

Wow, how did that happen! Dairy Lea is a fave lunchtime tipple at the moment.

Snow!

First falls of snow in the Gap.

Never let your 5 year old get hold of your camera

This is one of many pictures I found on my phone after Beth got hold of it.

Chuffed!

Someone's pleased with their new Peppa pig!

Von Dingle's Brewery

I have finally assembled my home brew kit and will be brewing for the first time on Saturday 12th. It's jolly exciting and could all go horribly wrong but I have been planning for quite a while now and think I have covered all of the bases. The recipe is called South Cliff Ale as we live adjacent to South Cliff Parade (wasn't aware there was a south cliff but I guess there must be!). Fingers-crossed it'll go okay and the rest of the family won't find it too smelly and messy. Pictures will be posted here.

Onesie!

Beth's first onesie. Very snazzy.

New Year

We had a very nice new year. Everyone in the house is well presently, however Granny B is under the weather but improving. Emily is now crawling on her hands and knees and standing up when supporting objects are available. Beth has recovered from the long school term and went for a long scoot today.