Daddy camel

This is an after picture.

Half term hospital trip

At last, Beth was admitted on Tuesday to the Evelina, the cyst was removed and the surgeons were happy they got it all. Here's hoping that's the end of the infections.
This is a before picture.

Rouen

Had a smashing weekend with Parkes, Keith and Nicole last weekend. Great company, food and the city was fairly cool too. Must have put on a few pounds on but it was good fun.

Rouen: Keith drinking with the locals.

 Rouen: Rue Du Bec.

 Rouen: The gritty streets.

 Rouen: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.

 Rouen: Cider time.

Rouen: Veau de tartare.

First shoes for Emmo

Emily had her feet measured today, a very techno 3G , much wider than Beths were. She loves them and hasn't stopped walking since, god help me.

Ladies that lunch

These two are perfecting the art of being little old ladies. Bank holiday Monday and it's sunny, who'd of thought it. Beth's neck is still pretty grim , we are off to Lewisham hospital on Wednesday to see her surgeon, not that he can do much as the abscess is still the size of a golf ball. My chicken pox are starting to crust over, all I can say to anyone with children is, do your damned hardest to get your kids infected with this vile virus before they get to 41 and three quarters.

First

Emily took her first unaided steps today in front of Grandma and myself, it won't be long before my life speeds up somewhat. Beth also got the school certificate for outstanding behaviour and work. I might introduce a certificate system at home.

Heeeyyyyyyyy

Super cool baby

Wingham

Nothing like a race with your Grandma! Grandad was team back up in case there were any crashes.

Emily stuck in Dolly's pram.

The zoo

Emilys first attempt at eating a yoghurt by herself, she seemed fairly pleased with her efforts.

Riding a unicorn

When there is a unicorn available to ride then it would be rude not to. Sunny but cold Easter Sunday down the harbour.

It's a modern world...

Who needs toys?

When you have an old big cardboard box, why bother with toys?

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.