See also Danny's
blog at . . . www.dannykarenlisajoe.blogspot.com
LOLA
IN EMSWORTH - 4 November 2009
Lola
out for a breezy walk around the millpond with her Dad
and her Grandma and
LOLA
AT OLYMPIA - November 2009
Here
is Lola giving her Mum a helping hand on her stall at
the Olympia show
DANNY'S
44th BIRTHDAY - 4 November 2009
Jean and I were
invited round to share Danny's birthday meal, prepared
by Karen.
Jean
with Lisa and little Joe
Lisa
helping her Dad to blow out the candles - poor old
chap can't manage it these days!
JEAN'S
73RD BIRTHDAY - 13 September 2009
Following the
excitement of the festival we had the extra excitement
of Jean's birthday. To save Jean cooking the Sunday
dinner on her birthday we all walked round to the
King's Arms for a very good lunch in the garden. But
she did bake her own birthday cake!
She
needs no introduction . . . the birthday girl
Everyone
in the garden of the King's Arms. Will brought along a
pairs game for Freddy and Reggie
That
was a good one!
Back
home for Jean's homemade chocolate birthday cake with
three candles
GLASTONBREWERY
FESTIVAL - 12 September 2009
Will had brought
Freddy, Nell and Reggie down from deepest
Gloucestershire and Mary had come over from Kingston
with Lola for the launch of Danny's mighty new rock
band named H.L.C. (not sure what that stands for)
featuring Jimmer (Rythmn Guitar and Vocals), Ralph
(Lead Guitar), Gary (Bass) and Danny (Drums). They
were appearing at the 'legendary' Glastonbrewery
Festival which was held in the field behind the Sussex
Brewery. It was a great show. The weather was fine.
the band was great and the kids loved the bouncy
castle, and all but Freddy had their faces painted.
Also check out Danny's
blog for more pics . . . http://www.dannykarenlisajoe.blogspot.com/
Here
is the to-be-famous HLC band in action
and
here is some of the admiring audience wrapped up in
the exerience
Here
is a close up of Danny doing his stuff on the
drums
Meanwhile
the kids were having a romping time on the bouncy
castle
Lola
and Reggie having their faces painted with Nell
waiting in the wings
Faces
painted now it is feeding time
Mmmm
.. this is an ace hot dog
Lola
is in contemplative mood
Will
instructs Reggie in the fine art of
texting
LEWES
- 8 September 2009
Jean and I went over
to Lewes on the train, mainly to take George's
birthday presents. While we were there we had a look
at Mary's new studio and met George and Lola for lunch
in Bill's cafe. Very nice it was too.
Here
is Mary at work in her studio in the old Star Brewery
at Lewes
Here
is another view of Mary's studio
Lola
amusing herself while waiting for lunch at
Bill's
Lola
explaining something to Jean
Wow!
That looks smashing!
Everyone
ready to tuck in at Bill's
Lola
gets a special treat of a fairy cake from her waitress
friend.
Mary
asked me to take a few snaps of her for
Facebook
JOE'S
FIRST BIRTHDAY - 7 September 2009
Jean and I were
invited to a little party for Joe's first
birthday
Karen
and Lisa help Joe to unwrap his presents
A
nice birthday smile
Joe
with his helicopter. Note Jean's lovely quilt on the
floor
This
hand held game was just what I wanted!
Daddy
will you bring it closer so I can blow it
out
LILY
AND IRIS IN EMSWORTH - 6 September 2009
Peter and Julia arrive
in Emsworth fresh from their cold and breezy camping
holiday in France with Lily and Iris. They were
pleased to sleep in a nice bed and be warm!
Lisa
comes round to see Lily and Iris with her push
chair
Lily
practises cutting paper with scissors
Iris
tries her hand at a spot of colouring
While
Lisa ponders on what she will do next
Out
for a stroll through Brook Meadow
Lily
and Iris having a sit down in the meadow with their
Papa
FREDDY,
NELL AND REGGIE TO SCHOOL - 2 September 2009
Off
to new schools for their first day in
Gloucestershire
MARY,
GEORGE AND LOLA AT HOME IN KINGSTON - 1 August
2009
Jean and Brian went
over to Kingston to have lunch with Mary, George and
Lola. It was a lovely day and Lola was very frisky,
keeping her Grandma and her Papa on their toes. George
cooked a BBQ and Mary made a scrumptious raspberry
Pavlova.
Lola
enjoying an ice lolly in the garden
Grandma
helping Lola with her shoes
Can
I have a paddle, Daddy?
Lola
leading the way up The Street in Kingston
Mary
and George tending to their luxuriant vegetable
patch
Now,
everybody say "cheese".
Mary's
scrumptious raspberry Pavlova
I
can't smell these flowers, Grandma.
HOLIDAY
AT POPPIT SANDS - July 2009
Jean and I had a great
two weeks holiday in Poppit Sands, West Wales, despite
the weather! We were joined for the second week by
Danny and Karen with Lisa, Nell and Joe. We were in
our usual flat next to the Webley Hotel and Danny and
Karen rented a chalet on the beach.
Jean
and Brian outside the flat next to the Webley
Hotel
View
of the Teifi Estuary from our flat - Canada Geese on
the mudflats
All
of us having lunch in the cafe on Poppit
Sands
Lisa
and Nell making their way to the beach after the
rain
Who
cares about the rain when we can dance on the
beach
Joe
also likes it on the beach
Nell
demonstrates her mushroom pose on the
rocks
While
Lisa does a flying leap
Look
Papa. Here is the plant you were looking for
Everyone
tucking into Danny's BBQ at the chalet
Nell
and Lisa demonstate their skipping
skills
This
caterpillar is tickling me, Grandma
Danny
gets the girls into stone painting
Nell
and Joe having a cuddle outside the
chalet
A
nice photo of Joe with his Grandma
Come
on in Grandma the water is lovely!
Lisa
and Nell show how to do it properly
Nell
gives Lisa a ride in her sand car
The
traditional fish and chips dinner outside the
Netpool
Nell
texting her Mum
Sian
comes down to Poppit laden with gifts for the children
(and a watch for herself)
Everyone
for lunch in the flat on a rainy day
Sian
and Jean at the Flat Rock Cafe in
Gwbert
Jean
and Brian on the dunes at Poppit Sands
Our
last morning on the sands
Jean
and I visited the home of Geoff and Pam Laurens near
Newcastle Emlyn
We
had a tour of their woodland
Jean
outside Rose Cottage in Spittal where her Grandfather
Williams lived as a boy
This
is the school that Grandfather Williams attended in
Spittal now closed
