First Standon Calling, (8th for us), with Mabel.

Friday night solo for old dad as Alice was at Mallards for M’s birthday. Meant to go to Stortford Beer Festival but slow moving as usual at Mallards meant that it was too late.

Had a lovely evening and saw all the bands I wanted, but was odd on my own. Finished around 9.30 and Alice picked me up since Mabel was a bit unsettled.

Saturday and Sunday we all attended. Finished both days around 5pm, heyho that is how it goes with a baby bear. Just happy to be there, and weather was good which makes all the difference.

Bought tickets for next year on way out Sunday afternoon….

 

I have been getting a tad grumpy and upsetting Alice, who is also a bit tired and sensitive. Mabel is now fully active, mobile and as Alice says “full on”.

We have realised that we have only had two occasions where we have been out together since Mabel has been born so we went out for a few drinks and meal last night. Lola babysat.

Quick drink at The Cock, food at the Blue Olive and grown up drinks at Baroosh and The Star.

The Blue Olive is a new restaurant, Turkish food. We had a messe to start, cold and hot, freshly made and delicious. Then a main course which filled us up completely. With wine £50; great service and value.

Speciality G&T at Baroosh, naughty last drink with mostly students in The Swan and home. Much needed break from our wonderful baby, but of course she was our main source of conversation….that’s how it goes.

Mabel has a few spots and doesn’t seem hugely upset, passed on to Ava who has also had a mild one. One thing out of the way.

Visited Mum and Dad on Sunday. Hot day so popped to beach for an ice cream  and paddle.

 

Bertie and Una over from down under.

Bertie announces engagement!

Old Dad birthday, and its was a great one.

Photos are in the Ibiza set.

A bit late as we were away, another selection….

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First Class Law Degree graduation day, Royal Festival Hall.

Alice and M attended with Reuben, plus Duval and Cas. A very proud mother and quite right too.

All went spiffingly well, particularly the free bubbles post graduation ceremony. Seems M had over the measure and became friends with all.

After ceremony we met up at The Swan at the Globe on Southbank. Remaining party of Mabel with me, Lola, Jacob, Jorge and Catherine.

Fantastic meal in a private dining room (nice surprise).

Another (12th?) trip to Camping Es Cana, with Reuben, Lola, Caitlin, Sion and Ava.

 

Mabel and daddy messing about on his birthday