Siew Gin's Parents came to Somerset

Seng and Lian came to visit us for a few days, so after a phone call we were off to the station to meet them at Castle Carey. It was great to see them again.







Leaving the station.




After driving them home round country lanes we arrived at Yeovil. Then we quickly had some lunch some time to see the house and garden and we were off to Lyme Regis so much for them to see and so few days.


It was very windy down on the cob at Lyme Regis but at least the rain held off and as it was a bank holiday there were a lot of people about.

Picture taken at the bottom end of the town.



Of course we did all the usual things and had ice cream.



A view of Lyme bay

Jake found Teddy Bears in Somerset

We were going to find our cache Teddy Bears in Somerset but first we went to have our lunch and then feed the swans and the ducks we also watched some speed boats racing.


Jake feeding the swans

Grandad I need more bread.

After a long walk with Jake using the GPS we found the cache he was so excited and kept telling us to be very quite.


Jake with his teddy bear

Jake at the Beach Side

The first fine sunny day of Jakes stay we headed off to Charmouth for a day at the sea side but he insisted we were going to the beach side.

He could not wait to start building sandcastles and as the tide was on the way in we set about it straight away. Jake instucting Grandad how to make the moat.

Then of course we needed more water and we had to make many trips to get just the right sea water.

Returning with even more water by now Jake decided he needed the bigger bucket.

We had a lovely time on the beach but eventually the tide came in and washed our castle away so we went up the beach and he found some sand.

The last little bit of sand among the rocks but he still managed to build more castles.

Later we went to the otherside of the beach where there was still some sand and he bought a boat. He had such a lot of fun with the boat and someone elses castle.

Jake and his boat.

He spent a long time going round and round with his boat until the sea came in and we had to leave. We had a great time in the field after that and he even managed to stay awake all the way home.

Well it is August

Well it looks like August is going to be rain instead of sun so we are trying to make the most of getting the garden looking great before Siew Gins parents arrieve.

Vegetable patch because of all the rain we are having trouble with slugs, but we are managing to harvest carrots, salad vegetables and the beans are at last coming on we really need some sun.

On the 8th August we had a geocaching event at the Lamb organised by Argos, it was well attended and we put some more faces to names. Patrick and I got our first to find at last. We also put out a new cache but unfortunately someone removed it before it could be discovered when our visitors have all gone we will put it out again but this time make it a micro.


Annual Summer dinner for Motor Neurone Disease forgot to get out the camera until everyone was thinking of going home this is a picture of Patrick talking to Linda after the draw.

The dinner was very succesful and we managed to make some money for MND as well as having a good evening.

Beginning of Patrick's Holiday.

Well the first week we have spent the time making hats that have to go off to France. So Daph, Patrick and I got on with the work as quickly as possible and we managed to finish the whole order by Thursday evening and on Friday they were on their way to France.



Soon they will be on their way to USA most of them will end up in New York. No pictures as we were too busy.



Friday the hats were picked up early so Patrick and I went off for a days shopping at Street. Very successful lunch out and we managed to purchase shoes, bag, and new clothes. We were going geocaching later but unfortunately it decided to pour down.

Weekend with Jake and Daniel 27th July

Patrick and I went up to Bristol for the weekend to visit Jake and Daniel. We had a great time and when we all went out to the pub on Saturday Daniel was very good and slept all the time. The rest of us enjoyed a very good meal and Jake had his favorite with yorkshire puddings.

In the afternoon Barry stayed home with Daniel and the rest of us headed off to the park where Jake ran arround and Patrick had a rest on the grass looking after all the bags.



Jake loves running.



Jake and Sarah trying out the water.

I had to tuck my skirt up as I was not dressed for the occasion but had a great time in the pool with Jake he managed to get me quite wet but as it was such a lovely day it dried quickly when we went to play on the swings.

Daniel relaxing at home he is growing now weighs 12lbs 3.5 ozs.

What else

This is a photo of Tyler aged 8 months took this off Alan and Siew Gin's blog more photo's see link to their blog.

He is a great baby and smiles such a lot saw him on skype the other day and he is growing up fast and brings a lot of joy to Patrick and I.



Just had to steal this picture of them all at Hanging Lake as it brought back so many happy memories of our climb to to the top on a vist a couple of years ago. It was a really tough going getting to the top and I had to have help and support from everyone but when we got to the top it was like magic, would not have missed it for the world.

Still July

Well earlier in the month I had an email from Alan saying Siew Gin wanted Pip the Pirate pool for Tyler it was no longer available in the shops but a new one was on ebay. I have been a member for some time put never used it so I thought this would be a good opportunity to try my luck. Well I won and the pool arrived.

Then I had to get it to the USA well I found a brilliant company that shipped it to them left me on Monday ar 11.11 am and was with Alan by Wednesday at 10.23 am. Will use them in future to send more presents to Tyler.


This is what the pool looks like looking forward to seeing a picture of Tyler playing in it Siew Gin says she hasn't been out to get the balls yet I expect they will need a lot looking at the size of it.

Flushed with success I then tried bidding on more items and won Tow and Duddley Spare for Jake.

Really got carried away and also brought some scales will now have a go at selling.

July is going so fast

I have been up to Bristol again to visit Jake and Daniel and of course Barry and Sarah, a great time was had by grandma and Jake and I enjoyed my special time with Daniel especially feeding him.

While I was away Patrick got the ponds cleared out and started the waterfall, looked great when I came home.


Waterfall and bottom pond the fish have been busy and there are lots of little fish in both ponds,
we have also been busy making a willow cover around the seat at the top of the garden great place to have coffee in the mornings.

The flowers in all the pots are now out hope the display lasts until Siew Gin's parents arrive.

Front of the house look carefully and you will see our Elk that Alan and Siew Gin brought for us and I carried back to the UK, also a black bear.

What else have we been doing well besides visiting friends, and walking of course geocaching
yesterday eveing we managed another two and managed to leave the Purple Lizzard that we had for a long time as most of the caches have been micro's and no room for him.

Purple Lizard just waiting to get in the catche.

Looking after Jake

I spent a very nice time looking after Jake, while Barry and Sarah looked after Daniel, I did manage to get in a few cuddles with the Daniel.

Jake and I played, and generally had fun one of his favorite games was racing with gradma and riding his bike.

One afternoon Barry and I went to the park with Jake and Barry and I had to sit in the carriages while Jake was the ticket inspector, driver and supplied us with food. This is jake putting coal and water in the engine.

Barry and Jake riding on the horse.

Jake riding his new bike in the playground the best thing he tells me is the water bottle, on the back.

On the Saturday Patrick came up for the weekend and we all went to the Zoo this is Jake and I taking a well earned rest.

Jake tried very hard to catch the bird but he managed to keep just ahead.

Jake went round the seal lion enclosure three times, here he is taking a break.

Grandad and Jake playing at the zoo.

Almost time to go home so here are some pictures of Jake and Daniel.

Daniel aged 10 days old and he is awake

Jake showing Daniel his new Cars Lego.

Look Daniel I have made the car.

Daniel.

June Continued

Jake has a new T-shirt with one of his favourite words on "bored".
Also he is using his car plate that Uncle Alan and Aunty Siew Gin bought him for Christmas.


After helping to set up Daniels new Gym Jake had to try it out.

Jake had this lovely lego police station from his new brother.

Patrick came up for the weekend to see Daniel, and managed to cut the grass and move a lot of the rubish where Barry had cut down the front hedge, so Jake and I were able to play in the garden I have never run round so much for a long time.


Jake singing Bob the Builder on top of the slide.

June 26th

Well we have a new grandson his name is Daniel Owen.

26th June 2008

Weight 10lbs 1.5 ozs

at 12.26 p.m.

Daniel Owen picture taken by pround dad

Jake and I spent Thursday playing games but listening for the phone call, When Barry phoned he was so excited and cheered he wanted to know if he had had a bath.

So we quickly had our tea so that we could go into see the new arrival.

Sarah was in a bed by the window and Barry held up Daniel, Jake was so excited he didn't know whether to put the presents down so I could pick him up in the end I picked him up presents and all. Barry came out to get Jake and he went in to spend some time with his new brother.

Sarah and Daniel just a few hours old.

Jake could not wait to show off his new brother to me, and then he helped Barry to feed him.

While I had a little cuddle Barry and Jake went off to explore the hospital shop.

Daniel at Home

Daniel asleep