Post Christmas Photos

Katherine stayed over on Sunday night.

Jean in the bright winter sun

Plus a walk down the sea front

Christmas Day

Our Christmas dinner with Katherine, Erin and Rhys.

Presents during the morning.

Further photos HERE

For Jean and Me Also a Special Date

Today Jean and I have been married for 41 years. All those special years and we can look back to two wonderful daughters who have brought us four grandchildren who we are very proud of.

Not forgetting Andrew - my chance to have "man talks". A nice change from Take That, shoes and handbags.

Katherine's Birthday

Jean, Katherine, Erin, Rhys and I were at the Carrick Lodge on Sunday (again for me this weekend) for Katherine's birthday.

Today, Katherine's actual birthday, Jean and Rhys were not in the best of health so a low key event. Katherine looked pleased with her presents.

Christmas Night Out with old Work Mates

Carrick Lodge for some great banter and catchup chats.

More at photo album HERE

Rhys's 11th Birthday

All 9 of us were together for most of the weekend. Helen, Andrew and the boys fought stormy weather to get across the Pennines and on to Ayr.

Rhys and Ethan were on their scooters at TWO skate parks, in Ayr and East Kilbride. Plus a session at Airspace.

Rhys Joins Valspar Football Team

Wonderful..... They play in a Sunderland strip!

Durham Lumiere

Picked a dryish night for our visit to Durham. Not up to the standard of last year. Some items were not being shown because of the winds and swollen river. There were less works on display and they were not as interesting.

The projection on the cathedral was impressive although Jean was not so enthusiastic.

Ethan

First Selfie

Well perhaps a groupie....

Out for the morning with Finlay

Plastering Over

Plastering is over - bring on the drying. Many thanks to Steve for his work. Check out S S Plastering if you are in the market.

Living In The Bunker

With plastering being done down stairs we have bunkered in Helen's old room. Tight living with stuff all around.

For You Gordon

Had great time at Annette and Gordon's this afternoon talking photography and enjoying a wonderful lunch!

Tomorrow it will be gone!!!

The style of the 70s is finally going...... Saying goodbye to the fireplace for tomorrow it will be gone.

Ethan's 10th Birthday

Linda provided the custom made chocolate fort!!!

The 2 birthday boys get a cake each......

Finlay tries out some headphones!!!

Ethan and Finlay kitted out in their matching jammies.

More in my Grandkids 2015 album HERE

Visiting Helen, Andrew, Ethan and Finlay at Coniston

We spent two enjoyable days in Coniston visiting the family who were spending the week  in their caravan a mile down the Lake.

We've not been to the Lakes in a while and memories flooded back from my teenage years and Jean and I's visits. Especially our 20th wedding anniversary.

We stayed at the Crown Inn in the centre of Coniston. Comfortable enough. Enjoyed the beer. The food was substantial.

Found a wonderful coffee shop round the corner. Home made scones of a very good size!

Spent Wednesday with Ethan. Cruising the Lake, eating fudge followed by our favourite coffee shop and a quick game of noughts and crosses.

More at our 2015 Google Photos Album HERE

Finlay's Birthday No2 - Actual

For family members who could not make yesterday. Today was Findlay's birthday "The Actual". Today is Finlay's actual birthing day.

Finlay's 2nd Birthday

Jean and I are in Darlington for Finlay's birthday. Kathie, Erin and Rhys came down with us for the weekend. They will return on Monday ready for the start of the Scottish school term.

Finlay enjoying his new slide

And The Big Green Bike

Blow!!!!