Conor came down last weekend and helped to lay new laminate flooring in sitting room. Well in truth I helped him.

start, middle and end

walking….and first shoes

first kitchen…cool shoes too!

Late visit to Ibiza with just Alice and Mabel. Stayed in a hotel we have seen many times when running, Acorra. Small and boutique, which sounded and looked great, but as we found out not for small screaming babies! Well the baby is alright just not the next door neighbours in a small hotel.

This was a trip where we were going to look around the island with a hire car and get a feel for where we would like to live if we did move there. Alice has always felt the island calling her.

very funny

I went too….

Reuben’s 23rd birthday. As usual we have the Spiderman cake, traditions are important, or maybe not growing up….

Mabel 13 months yesterday. As usual selection of pics….

Been a very quiet few weeks hence no updates.

Visited Caitlin, Ava and Conor last weekend. Travelled up on Friday afternoon and back Saturday PM. Arrived later then expected, 5hrs non-stop drive, so all a bit of a rush in the evening. Had dinner with Caitlin and Ava.

Saturday the weather was non-stop rain so we didn’t do as intended and go to a petting zoo. Tried Sea World but £50 for use 3 for what would have been 1hr was too expensive. Back in the car to a Garden Centre, wander round, lunch with Conor and then headed home.

All over too quick so we need to plan our time better next time.

Visit to Yarmouth, this time with Tilly. First time for about 3 years, don’t know how that has happened!

New arrival yesterday, Finley Scott Brooks, to Laura and Tim. My first great nephew.

Amazingly the same birthday as Ava, so Tony and I have grandchildren born on the same date; one year apart. With Mabel’s birthday the same as Tony’s it should make it easy to remember…should.

Ava’s first birthday yesterday. Day out with Mum and Dad to Chester Zoo

Woodfest on Sunday 11 Sep, first time Mabel was just 2 days old (see Sep 2015). Weather was great and we has a cool time with Jo, Mark, Annabelle and Twig….but no pictures, sadly.

Perhaps we are the last generation who feel everything doesn’t need to be pictured for it to matter. Or maybe we are just forgetful.