Helen, Andrew, Ethan and Finlay Pay a Visit

The Darlington gang arrived for a couple days visit.

We had a great time especially re-learning (badly) how to play Cluedo. The two boys spend as much time as they could get away with playing Minecraft on the XBox.

Unfortunately Jean had a mild AF attack which meant a run to A&E for 5 hours but she was back home at 4am!!!

Other photos of the 2 days are HERE

Christmas Day

An old Katherine  family tradition has been resurrected - the silly slippers.

Katherine and Rhys's footwear

Here is the regular family shot

Other photos can be found HERE

Our Anniversary and Katherine's Birthday

Today is our 39th Wedding Anniversary and Katherine's birthday.

We went to Saffy's last night for a meal (Christmas menu) but today everyone gathered for a brunch. Big helpings of bacon, sausage, pancakes and fruit. I had some beautiful perked Costa ground coffee. A gale was blowing outside so it was comforting being indoors having a good time watching the trees dancing at the bottom of the garden followed by sprays of rain against the windows.

Rhys's 9th Birthday

We all gathered at Katherine's for Rhys's 9th Birthday.

Later in the afternoon Katherine, Helen, Erin an Rhys headed up to Glasgow for the final JLS Concert at the Hydro.

Further party photos can be found HERE

Xmas Dinner With My Old Work Mates

Had a very enjoyable time with my old work mates on Friday at the Carrick Lodge.

Fiona provided the organisation of the Secret Santa and the hilarious quiz after our meal.

The full list of photos of the Secret Santa can be found HERE