Whitley Bay Beach

Hannah just loves to take a bucket and spade to the beach so when we came over today to babysit the first thing she wanted to do was go to Whitley Bay and build a sandcastle. We had great fun and Granny and Hannah even had a wee dangle on a park seat.

Walking at Arnside

Tom and I completed a 9 mile walk along the shore of Morecambe Bay at Arnside. We had taken Jean to visit her friend Lillian for the day and Gaye came along as well. While the Ladies went for lunch and had a good blether Tom & I did the walk.

Find the Frog

As we were walking round the Lodge Walks i noticed a small movement in a wee pool at the side of the road and on looking closer i found this Frog looking back at me.

Snowdrops

Gaye and i took a walk round the Lodge Walks today and the display of Snowdrops is just beautiful, although it was raining when these photographs were taken.

A Wee Bobby Dazzler

Unfortunately Scotland had an off day and the Welsh proved much too strong for us but it was an enjoyable day for everybody. Hannah proved to be a real star and captivated everybody with her charm. She posed for photographs before we all headed off to Murrayfield with a couple of flags made by her and Mummy.

Scotland V Wales International Weekend

This is the bi-annual visit from Doreen and Norman who live in Tondu, Wales for the rugby international on Sunday and this year they have brought Jon their future son in law with them. Fiona & Hannah came over from Newcastle to see them and Hannah proved to be a big hit with the Welsh.
The photograph is of Doreen & Norman having breakfast with Hannah on Saturday morning.

New Year's Day Walk on the New Road

Tom, Niall, and Gavin took the opportunity to walk the 2 mile length of the New Road which should have been open by Christmas, but we are certain must be 4-6 months behind schedule due to the bad weather this summer. If it is open by Easter it will be a miracle but is more likely to be open for Common Riding.