More Singing...

An Update...

Well once again we've left far too long between blog posts; We've had plenty to blog about but not the time to actually blog!!! We've been busy in the past month. We had a trip to Bristol Zoo for our nephew Daniels birthday, we took Gracie to Weston Super Mere where she had her first donkey ride. Gracie also experienced her first ever Fair, which she loved. Laura and I attended a 1920's them murder mystery party with Tom & Esther, at which I won a prize for the best dressed male!!! I've also started a new job, working as a LSA in a PRU with children that have been excluded from school.

And Laura's pregnant! Due in April...

Here are a few photos from the last month.

The family at Bristol Zoo

Grandpa being eaten at Weston

Gracie playing in the sand (mud) at Weston

Gracie's first Donkey ride

More fun in the bath!

Gracie's first fairground ride

Aunty Bug and Gracie at Emily's memorial tea

Gracie getting stuck into Marks Gospel

Lord & Lady Sheraton

Lord & Lady Ritz

Out for a walk in the woods

The Tour Comes to Town...

I think I've been accused of saying that nothing ever happens in Bridgwater... Well today it turns out I'm wrong; Today the Tour of Britain hurtled past the pub at the end of our road for Stage 3 of the 8 day race.

We stood out to cheer them along, and to try and get a glimpse of our Olympic heroes Wiggins and Thomas - of course they were cycling too fast to spot, and quite frankly they all look the same to the untrained eye! We had a lot of fun though anticipating when they might arrive, and even got a bit of video of the Pelaton flying past!

Police blocked all the roads to ensure a clear path

The leaders coming past 10 minutes ahead of the Pelaton

The Second group

The 185km Stage 3 map

The Tour in Bridgwater (Video)

Another weekend away...

Another weekend, another trip away! This time back up to Paul's parents for the baptism of some friends children - we had a lovely time with family and friends, and took the opportunity to visit Whipsnade Zoo which was fantastic; Gracie loved the animals, in particular the Giraffes and Lions!

Granny, Gracie & Annabel

Gracie, Daddy & A Lima (Gracie was desperate to pull his tale!)

A bundle of Limas getting ready for winter!

A European brown bear - very cuddly!

Lovelace?

A very big Giraffe!

August

Well August has been a fun month... So much has happened, and suddenly we find ourselves in September! We were excited to find the Christmas decorations on display in Debenhams this morning; A sign that the festive season is just around the corner (well it's 3 months away!)

We've had more great time with family and friends - a lovely weekend with the Amess clan, a weekend in Croxley Green with Paul's parents, plenty of fun in Bridgwater with uncle Tom, and Paul spent a couple of days with Chris in Dorset! Here are a few photos for you.

Uncle Paul with Matilda, Harry, 'Anbels' & Gracie

Gracie and 'Anbels'

Gracie the wizard!

Harry, Gracie & Matilda

Gracie among the flowers

Tree Hugger

Chris and Harry's Rocks

Bournemouth Beach

The Windsurfers in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach - Could almost be New Zealand!

A Bit of Singing

A day at Longleat with Bug & Pee...

Yesterday we had a lovely day at Longleat Safari Park with Paul's sisters Julia and Amy (known as Bug and Pee!) It was really nice to see them both and have a fun day out together. We saw all kinds of animals as we drove around the park and Gracie enjoyed being able to roam free within the car and wave to Aunties Buggy and Pee through the back window.

Longleat house is beautiful and we enjoyed veiwing some English herritage but I think we both got quite a shock at how many people were there and somewhat missed the space we had in New Zealand!

Pee, Bug, Gracie, Laura and Paul on a fun day out!

The Monkeys!

Amy and Julia in their car!Fun in the car

Feeding the deer from our car

Gracie taking a turn at the driving!

Longleat House

Mummy is always up for a laugh!

The three youngest Kingsley-Smith children

Gracie gets wild!

Catching up with the Cornells...

On Sunday we met up with James, Jenny & Evie; Good friends from Sheffield, although they now live in Manchester. We had great fun in Bristol, walking around Clifton and had a fantastic lunch at Pizza Express! It was sweet seeing Gracie and Evie playing together as they are really similar!

Evie...

Gracie and Evie

Gracie and Evie enjoying their deserts!

James - Just like old times!

Stealing food from a baby!!!

The six of us