July 2016



July was a difficult month following the disappointing result in the EU referendum. It was also a good month for many different reasons...
  • Jake helping me move the stuff from the scout hut to the garage with Barry
  • Watching Jake at kick boxing and sparing with Yondan - he was doing well
  • Lily's sports day. She was first in both her races and second in the relay, nearly catching a yerar six girl.
  • Jake meeting up with friends in the park after school.
  • Lily getting her red belt for kick boxing - her first one.
  • Re-using Lily's old belt and keeping the old tapes safe.
  • Watching 'Evan Almighty' with the family AGAIN, it is such a great feel good movie!
  • Lily getting the role of understudy for one of the year 6 girls in the play. 
  • Jake going on his school trip - 'Bushcraft Skills'
  • Jake coming home - really missed him.
  • Talking to the person running Pokemon this week and realising that they are not a touch on my 13 year old son!
  • Lily having her friend round to stay (the first sleep over at our house)
  • Jake looking after Lily and her friend at swimming on Saturday
  • Lily getting a understudy part of a year six in the play and doing it really well in the dress rehersal to the school
  • Lily racing against year six girls at the swimming gala (nearly winning would have if she was not distracted and started after the others - still 2nd is pretty impressive)
  • Lily going to the park by herself after school
  • Lily walking home from school by herself for the first time.
  • Jo and Matt's wedding
  • Lily dancing at the wedding.
  • The photo booth at the wedding.
  • Jake and Lily helping at the Baby Ducks fair
  • Lily doing her karate demo at the Baby Ducks fair.
  • The McFarlane's giving us a picture as a thnk you for looking after their children.