The New Ladies in my Life

Photos are not very good...  But they're shy - especially with small children as an audience.
Introducing (from left to right), Whasah, Kristoff, With Chips and Elsa.  (That's what you get when everyone gets to name a chicken!)

Not fans of cuddles yet, apparently.

Weekend in England

Just back from a lovely weekend in England.

Friday we had a pub lunch with Dav and his girlfriend in Canterbury.   Didn't realise how much I miss English pubs, and their beer gardens!  Fish and chips, sausage and mash, and burgers were awesome (I didn't order three mains, promise, I  tasted the kids meals!)   

Then off to our friends a bit further north.  Nutty and Rhys had a fantastic time with Christopher and Peter.  

Nut had her first go at cricket - a complete failure...  

But the sack and one legged races were a huge hit!

PS - spots and stripes.  Dont judge me for picking my own outfit Aunty Fifi!!! 

Wisteria

The neighbour says it's the best it's flowered in years!  Clearly the rather savage pruning we gave it last year, and clearing out the surrounding shrubs agreed with it.  And it smells divine.

Roses are next to pop in our garden.  Photos of them to follow.

Trip to Lyon

This past weekend, we went on a trip to Lyon for Magalie (Rhys' godmother) and Valentina's wedding.  The kids had lovely new outfits, and, like their mother desperately wanted a lovely photo together....

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Hazel had a great time running around before and after the ceremony.  The tulips around the mairie were lovely in the sunshine.

During the ceremony, both kids wanted to see their Papa (who was a witness, and thus part of proceedings). 

On Sunday, we had a BBQ with Vicki, Yoyo and Mia.  Nutty and Mia had a great time playing together, and Rhys had a good time trying to keep up with them!