Scout of the Year!

Joe had a nice surprise at the last Scout's session of the year (which was a bit of a Christmas party), as he was awarded Scout of the Year. We're very proud of him; he really deserves the award because he has put so much effort into his scouting over the last few years. It was nice to see that it was obviously such a popular decision with his fellow scouts.

Donna Nook

For the benefit of non Facebook users - here are my photos from the weekend. Took a car-full of scouts to the Lincolnshire coast to see loads of grey seals - mums, dads and babies. Fantastic! Stopped off at the Newark Air Museum on the way back. Great day.

Before and After

Yesterday, some 40 years on, Richard, Roger and I managed to recreate the "3 boys standing in the garden looking pleased with themselves" image. This time in colour and taken on my phone - how times have changed!

I don't think we have worn too badly. We'll see how we do in another 40 years.

Corfu 2011

We've just got back to a grey and cold England after two very hot and sunny weeks in Corfu. Here are some of the highlights.

Chatsworth House

It was our 17th wedding anniversary this weekend. While the boys were surfing in Cornwall with Grannykim and Grandad, we escaped to the Peak District to visit Chatsworth House and to stay in the wonderful Cavendish Hotel. Very luxurious.

Luke's London Birthday

Luke turned 15 today and we celebrated with a day trip down to London. First stop, Madame Toussards, which was quite a giggle - although Luke was a bit coy and wouldn't let us take his picture with his own wax work (see if you can figure out which one I mean!). Next, Covent Garden, then the South Bank, Westminster, Downing Street, Picadilly Circus and finishing off with a well deserved flagon of ale at St Pancras.

Belvoir Castle

We had a lovely afternoon at Belvoir Castle on Sunday with Margaret. Beautiful place marred only by a very boring guide! (and we weren't allowed to take pics inside!)