SO PLEASED TO MEET YOU!

So I finally got to meet gorgeous little Gabi yesterday and have that long awaited hug, it has been a long wait I can assure you over 2 and a half years so I made sure
that when that hug came I wasn't letting go too quickly. Nikki and Gabi met us in Reading for some lunch and shopping along with her sister Kerry and her two boys the so very handsome and grown up now Connor and adorable baby Archie.

Jamie and I had a really nice time seeing them all and all the children were so well behaved. Gabi has this cute little smile and is so polite and ladylike in all her actions, she is a credit to Nikki and Kevin.

We did some Xmas shopping and generally caught up it was just like I had seen Nikki yesterday - I guess when you are special friends time and distance doesn't matter. All too soon though the time had gone and it was time for our goodbyes, have to say that when Jamie and I walked away I was feeling a little emotional not knowing when I would get that hug from Gabi again or see her and little Jamie playing so nicely together. Of course it was also hard knowing that it would be a long time before Nikki and I would see one another also, for while telephones are amazing things it can never replace having your friend there to shop and chat with, especially one who is so special to you.

It was great to see them both lets hope its not another couple of years before we get together again.

HAPPY 18TH JACK

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Jack have a fantastic 18th Birthday we wish we were there to celebrate with you. Enjoy your first legal pint and don't end up looking like the chap above. Once again have a great day.

WHAT A SUNSET!!!

Well you have seen the Turkish sunsets in earlier posts but I took these shots of my garden earlier tonight, the sky was just so beautiful I had to capture the moment. Who said English weather was bad!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO GERALDINE AND TONY

We went to a lovely wedding on Saturday of my old work colleague Geraldine and her new man and now husband Tony. It was lovely to see them both so in love and so happy....ah!! Great to see also my old drinking partner Mags and her hubby Paul and daughter Victoria. We all had a lovely day. Sorry about the lack of pics but just my luck the batteries on my camera went after a few snaps...isn't it always the way!! Awaiting more snaps from Mags so watch this space.


Cheers Mags, lovely to see you.

Victoria and Jamie playing with his Go Go's.


The blushing bride!


Taylor and Jamie in their Sunday best.


Mags and I enjoying a glass of wine as you do!!

A BUSY WEEK

Well the boys had a busy week, Halloween, Bonfire Night and for Jamie Joe's 4th Birthday Party. Here are a selection of the best pics.



OK now we have emptied the toy box we can play.....

Joe's 4th Birthday Party - all the kids want the same toy but don't they always!!!

Scaring Nanny and Grandad but it doesn't seem to be working!!

Spooky!!!

OK Mummy says 'Hold the sparkler away from me' I think I have got the hang of this!

Not easy keeping sparklers alight in the rain!!!

HOUSING BLUES!!!

Well you may or may not know that we are on the move - well we would like to be. Due to Martin getting promoted to General Manager of a site in Leicestershire we have our house on the market. Not the best time as you would imagine to be trying to sell a house but we have to try - no luck so far though!!

We are not sure exactly where we will end up living but really like the Derbyshire area that we looked at last weekend - can't look really seriously though until our house sells.

It will be really sad to leave here as all our friends and family are in Reading and we have both lived here all our lives but needs must. We will really miss everyone but we do need to go sooner rather than later as poor old Martin is commuting up there 3 days a week and its not the best scenario. So keep your fingers crossed for us and I'll keep you posted.