Brighton with the Boys and the Girls

I'm just back from a couple of days in Brighton.  As usual, very energetic time.  I'm in Oxford recovery mode today.  Harry is now in year one.  I love seeing him in his school uniform.  Tom has started at a new nursery which is going well.  The girls are in good form.  The Brighton bunch are thriving and it's always wonderful to see them and spend a bit of time with a wonderful family.

Soapy Harry

A less happy soapy Tom

Grandma having a lie in William's style

Mummy Sian teaching Harry to play chess

The Big 50 Birthday

We all went to West Ilsley last night for a huge party celebrating 50th birthdays of Jane and two other friends of Liz.  When I say 'we all' I really mean it. Daniel came from LA. Jane was already here. Alison up from Brighton and, of course, Rachel and Charlie. Me too. It was non stop champagne from the minute we entered the marquee accompanied by excellent food and a band to die for. We drank, we ate, we talked and we danced.  The live music had to finish at 11pm so they immediately started a silent disco.  What's that, you say?  Everyone puts on wireless headphones and the music carries on.  It's surreal watching the dancers but hearing nothing.  We - Zoe, Alison and I left at that point. Alison, the teetotaller drove us home.  Here are a few pics.

Nancy Rachel Daniel Alison Jane Sophie Zoe - looking prim, proper and suitably attired at the start of the party

Alison

Charlie and Liz (hostess)

My four babies

The three party girls whooping it up

I think they are having a good time

Zoe demonstrating the silent disco

Two hangover pictures having brunch at The Punter

It was such a pleasure for me having everyone there.

Rosie's Birthday

Rosie turned the big 06 yesterday.  We all went for tea and cake.  She was suitably pleased with herself.

Jumping for joy

Robo Dog

Two robo toys ready for a showdown

Dragon birthday cake

The beautiful girl


A good time was had by all, including the Robo's.