Easter in the Lakes

We returned yesterday from a fantastic week in the Lakes- glorious weather and lovely company, really refreshing and restful.

Sophia enjoyed lots of attention from her aunties and grandparents!

Dan was the first to go for a paddle with Phil on Sunday after Church and lunch.

Auntie Lydia having a cuddle while Mummy and Grandma took it in turns to go for a paddle with Grandad.

Tuesday found us making an ascent of the Old Man of Coniston.Quite an achievement for us all.

Even Sophia enjoyed her first experience of the Lakes!

Julia is 13!!

                                                    Can't believe my baby is 13!!!

Having a birthday at easter is not always easy when you have to fit in your celebration plans with Easter services etc, but Julia enjoyed friends,pizza and a sleepover on 4th April, her 13th birthday.

WIP

Just another little something for Sophia! Just needs the band around the bottom to complete it! the pattern is called 'Modern Baby Bonnet'.

Sophia's dress.

Completed!
Next time yoy see it Sophia will be wearing it(if it fits? Here's hoping!).

Happy Birthday Lydia!

How did she get to be 17!! Can't believe she is so grown up!! University choices loom, and 'A' level work takes up a lot of her time.Really glad she had a good day with her Kingsbridge pals.

Arts Award

Wednesday found Julia catching the bus to Plymouth with the Arts Award group to take part in a workshop day- a professional theatre production followed by a choice of workshops. She had a great day, and met new friends. She will be going to a weekly session in Buckfastleigh to work towards her first Arts Award.

Busyness!

Last week Julia and I spent time on tuesday and friday with Joelle, Marie and Francois, the french family that we met last October half-term. The idea was that we helped them with their english(which is very good) and they helped us with our french(which is not that good!). We had great fun!