We’ve just come back from a camping adventure to celebrate Sophie’s 12th birthday. She’s had a great time – we all have. We stayed at Bin Majid Beach Hotel’s beach campsite. ‘Glamping’ is the term – the 6 person tent was set up for us complete with beds and all the nick-nacks needed to make for a very pleasant stay…. Read more →
M’colleague’s husband plays bass trombone in the Hade Edge Brass Band. They were playing today in the Band Stand, Wetherby. We wandered along on the wind of wondering if the ‘come along’ suggestion would come good. It did. Particularly, this bit: … Dave Smith on the Euphonium – Impressive Grandfathers Clock work. The whole band was a treat to watch… Read more →
Today in town Sophie stood mesmerised by a lady playing violin. Sophie is always drawn to the sound of the violin and loves watching and listening to fellow violinists playing. The lady didn’t seem perturbed by the little girl giving her a Paddington bear hard stare as she busked.
I am sat writing this in a church hall surrounded by children from the scouting movement, rehearsing for this year’s ‘Gang Show’. Sophie is stood at the front of the crowd singing her little heart out. She loves preforming so Gang Show is perfect for her. If the quality of this year’s event is the same level as previous years,… Read more →
Sophie had a great time making a snowman today with her friends after school
Matt sent me a gorgeous picture of Sophie and Annie which I thought I would share with you.
Sophie has had a poem she wrote published in an anthology of poems by children from her school. I am so proud of her. I love the images she evokes of the animals in their different habitats and the way she moves from the fast exciting section with polar bears and crocodiles to finishing off with the sleepy hippo.
Often at new year people like to reflect on the previous year. This time can be seen as a good opportunity to change the things we aren’t happy with and to set goals to improve our everyday life. Ideas range from giving up smoking and drinking to having a back massage every month or making a commitment to give regularly… Read more →
Test VideoOriginally uploaded by DragonDrop So flickr (the photo sharing website) has today launched the option to add video as well as stills. I’m not sure how I feel about this. I can see why they have done it – it ‘adds value’. Flickr is owned by Yahoo, Yahoo and Google are fighting an ongoing battle to be market leaders…. Read more →
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