Mum whilst watching the Champions League Final:
"Oh look it's raining in Russia."
Me: "And?"
Mum: "I thought it only snowed in Russia."
Me: Shakes head in despair

How NOT to do DIY...

Taking a cupboard down for my mum was a little bit more difficult than expected. It had been up for years so the screws and brackets had been painted over many times. This meant that I couldn't get the screwdriver into the head of the screw....so I just prised it away from the wall with a claw hammer and eventually it came down!

Happy Birthday Dad

My dad turned 69 yesterday. A birthday that we didn't think he'd celebrate. We had a lovely evening.

We took him to Crosby Marina to see the Iron Men.

This photo below is very rare. It is rare because me and my dad are actually in the photo!!! My mum has struggled with this for years as the family albums prove!

70 next year dad!!!

Walking the Wirral Way

Have had a really nice weekend as Bex came to visit. Usually we spend some time pottering around shops buying things we don't need and spending money that we don't have! So we decided to do something a little different this weekend and walk the Wirral Way. The Wirral Way is a 12 mile disused railway line that runs from Hooton to West Kirby. We parked a car at the end and drove the other car to the start and off we went.

As there were only two of us it meant plenty of self takes. Here we are near the start looking quite fresh!

The weather was really nice. Warm and hazy.

This was our view as we stopped for lunch.

We also had to stop several times as Bex pointed out different trees. Now I like being in the country but I'm not particulary bothered by the fact that I don't know the names of all the trees and flowers. However, this seems to trouble Bex and she makes a point to try and educate me. As she is a friend I dutifully listen for a bit but when I'm bored, I'm bored! Although I did learn one new tree - the Japanese Maple (I'm sure there were others though!)

At about 10 1/2 miles now...

We got distracted at this point and stopped for a paddle.

12 miles later and we were finished albeit a little hot and with tired feet.

Later that evening we had no energy to go out so a night in front of the TV with a cold beer was just what we needed. A lovely day!

Next time anyone comes to visit I'd happily do it again...

Growing up fast...

Erin...

Sam...

Martha...

Goodbye for now

Jan and Murray are leaving Liverpool today for pastures new in Scotland via Tenerife!! I've known Jan for years and we've had lots of laughs.

I will miss you Jan but am looking forward to coming to stay on the farm! Hope all goes well x

Meeting Matthew

I met Matthew, Debbie & Andy's little boy, for the first time last week. He's lovely.

Another weekend, another wedding and another trip to London! This time it was for Lizzie and Nick's wedding. Was at Oak Hill for 3 years with Lizzie on the Youth and Children's ministry course and we got to know each other well. We sat through many lectures together and then spent many an evening on the phone trying to get our head round things we'd just been taught! Good times :-) Lizzie started dating Nick during our time at college so it was nice to see them finally get married.

As I was in London I got to stay with Caroline and Jeff. So lovely to catch up, poor Jeff hardly got a word in all evening!!!

It was a lovely sunny day which was fantastic. Lizzie looked beautiful and very, very happy.

The whole day was lovely. Great service, relaxed atmosphere, nice reception and a chance to catch up with Esther who was also at Oak Hill with me and Lizzie. Worth the long drive to London.

Next wedding is in June...and again it's in London! I seem to spend most of my life lately travelling up and down the M6 to weddings!!!