Balloon Fight

Here is some video of the fun and games we shared with John Anthony, Kristen, Brennan and Jonathan when they visited with us.

Busy Lives

We have had such a busy time lately. Firstly my Dad, Mum, Grannie, Auntie Melita and Auntie Evelyn all came up for a couple of nights and stayed between here and John A and Kristen's. It was so we could all be together for my mum's birthday, we had a great time other than the fact that I had a terrible cold and stomach virus. The day they left David's Dad, Helen and Daniel all arrived and stayed for several nights. Then we had some quiet time until Thursday when we had Billy, Fenella, Beth, Hannah and Holly for dinner. Later John Anthony, Kristen, Brennan and Jonathan came for a visit before they head out on their US trip. They were with us until Saturday and we had a great time. The kids also had a blast, it is obvious that Abby loves to spend time with her big cousin. On the Friday morning we went to the swimming pool in Peterhead we had great fun though the pool was quiet cold. After lunch and nap time we took the kids on a walk to the harbour to see if the seals where there. It was amazing the seals came right up to see us, it was very cold and windy but we all enjoyed the excerise and fresh air. That night the extremely tired kids all went to bed and slept well while we ate dinner, som'mores, melted chocolate and watched a movie. We had a film called "Facing the Giants" from our movie club. It is about a high school American football coach who is struggling with his faith. The acting is far from award winning but is is a good holism film with a good message.

Here are some photos of that time and some others. She was given a couple of warm coats for the winter weather and we got her a hat set.

2 of the seals at the harbour. They look far away but they were actually very close.



Standing at the harbour. David, Kristen and a wee Jonathan.




Boddam light house with the setting sun, beautiful



John Anthony, Brennan and Abby looking at the seals



Out for a swing



Hat, gloves and scarf




Pappy reading the "Gruffalo's Child"




New Parka jacket




New puffy red coat




"HI"

Fun videos

Here is a clip that I took a few days ago......

Birthday Cake

Video of the big cake moment.

Video of birthday celebrations, bubbles and swing.







More later...............

Photo Update

Hello to our readers,

Just some pictures of life since our big move off the island.

The first lot are Abby's first adventure to the safari park with her Grandparents, Aunts, uncles and cousins. It was a fun day in which she spent most of it people watching instead of animal watching.








This next lot were taken when we had the joy of having Nathan, Stacey and Kellan stay with us shortly before their return to the US.






These pictures are of Abby first personal swing. Given to her from her Mimi and Pappy for her 1st birthday. (She did not get it until we had moved into our new house)



These next few pictures were taken on our 2nd celebration of Abby's 1st birthday. Since we were still on Lewis on the actual day we could not celebrate with family so we had a party for her a couple of months later when more of the family could get together. We have videos but I will post them later.




This was Abby's first experience with the bubble machine. Needless to say she loved it and continues to do so!



I will post lots of video clips soon. And please feel free to stop by or come and stay anytime - Just phone ahead to make sure the beds are not already taken!

Moving and settling

We made our move to Boddam. Everything went as well as in can when you move. It was all very overwhelming with boxes everywhere. At this time we would like to say a huge thank you to those who provided us with delicious meals while our home was in chaos. Also to those who helped us move in and organise boxes and furniture.

We have been in for about a month now. Everything is out of boxes but it there is still some things that need to find a home. Abigail had a hard time for the first few weeks just getting settled in but she seems very happy with her new home as you will see from the video clip below. Though doing well Abigail is going through a really bad teething time at the moment and is very clingy to her mama at the moment. We hope both things pass quickly.

David is enjoying teaching Maths and doesn't seem as stressed as last year. I am enjoying having friends and family closer by and we are both glad to be back in church fellowship.

We have some people coming to stay with us for a couple of weeks from the 13th but after that we would love to see you all and want to give you an open invitation to visit, just give us a call to book in!