I need to get used to this camera/phone thing . . . This one of Hamper G is one of fifteen pictures of her in the tea-cups, the other fourteen being the back of her head, the back of someone elses head or just a blurred head. It seems when I click to take a picture, it takes a couple of seconds to get it. Hmmmm. Well you can just imagine the carnival floats at the beginning of the day! really not worth seeing; I mean the photos, not the floats . . . They were all very good, but whizzing past, too close, too noisy and I was confused. By the time we got to the fairground I was almost getting the hang of it . . .
Geekster decided to join the queue of five year olds to get his face painted . . . He really don't give a damn that tiger. And why should he. It's a strange age, thirteen (for a lad I might add) they are hitting puberty but can also be very childlike. I mean, I know they are children, of course, but sometimes he seems so grown up . . . 
Hamper G obeying orders. Having held everyone up on her first descent of the Helter Skelter by holding onto the sides, and hotching her way down . . . The man in charge told her to keep her hands on her knees for her second descent . . . And she Did! All the way. I think she may have kept her eyes on them all the way down to make sure they stayed there . . . She was obviously just as surprised at herself as I was! I think her right hand might even be pinching her knee to check she's not dreaming.
This is Geekster's best friend, our next door neighbour, Marley. They've been friends since they were three years old. He is so kind to Hamper G and went on all the rides with her. She loves him. We all love him. Geekster's Dad always takes them both when he goes to France. This year Geekster is going to Spain with Marley and his family.
It's half past midnight and they're all at school or work tomorrow . . . And they are all relying on me to get them up, and ready and on their way. So, I'm on my way now, to bed. I'll finish off and post in the morning. O sod finishing off, I'll just post now . . . there might be some more tomorrow from today's "picnic in the park" complete with the town's brass band! So much excitement, I'm utterly exhausted . . . Goodnight and thanks for being here x
British summer leaden skies at their best there... Lovely summer weather we're having at the moment aren't we!
ReplyDeleteGreat family time!
I've just heard on TV that we have a mis-behaving "jet-stream" which SHOULD be further North! . . . And here goes, it could go on for another MONTH! No. Stop it.
DeleteHave you seen any flying gazebos yet?
O Wow, I suppose I should be thankful it was at least dry for the carnival (ish) . . . Yeah right, that'll be why Hamper has her rain coat on half of the pictures.
All good fun ;-)
Flying gazebos would be the least of the problems, frankly Friday in Wales was bonkers - when you come around a corner to a wall of water pouring off the mountain across the road taking large chunks of the road surface with it you think to yourself "We need to get the hell out of here. Now!" Birmingham seemed so nice for once!
DeleteWe struck gold on Saturday afternoon - it was pretty pleasant for the afternoon!
WoW! that sounds frightening. How fast things can change. Glad you had a pleasant Saturday x
DeleteThere's something really special in seeing kids enjoying themselves as kids in an unsphisticated environment. One of my colleagues thakes a class of 13-14 year old kids to a swingpark every Friday for th last hour of school. They forget all about iPods/ iPads/ mobile phones and just play.
ReplyDeleteMagic.
It is special isn't it, I always find the same thing at the beach; they just enjoy it.
DeleteI love the idea of the last hour on Friday being park-time.
I must say we had a few tears this morning from Hamper; it was really hard to leave her but I'm hoping things will improve as the week goes on. The teacher did warn me that half term might set her back a bit.
Onwards and upwards!
Great photos of a great day...You really seem to be finding balance in your life and that is wonderful. You also are a good mother. I think that is where us girls learn patience is through parenting. I hope this great cycle in your life continues...onward and upward my friend...xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori, O Yes I've certainly learned a lot of patience in the last 17 years. I think we learn so many things by parenting.
DeleteI really hope it continues too . . . I'm sure it will. Thanks for being here. Good news about your new car too x
Looks like such fun! Face painting is fun for all ages. My daughter does face painting and it's surprising how many adults are quite willing to be done and have a lot of fun with it. Who doesn't love a masquerade? (Besides my husband)
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannie, Yes it can be, it just seemed strange as no other 13 year old lads were having it done. Geekster is no sheep though, all his mates laughed but he just doesn't care, never has. Stropster is so the opposite.
DeleteTalking of painting . . .? x x
I love simple family time. It's like putting money in the bank. You get back what you put in with added interest. Great to see you all having fun. My 24 year old son is still best friends with his friend from when he was 7, so I think it's a good thing to nurture your childrens relationships. Well done you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you as always from across the ocean! KG xx
Kiwigirl, Yes, it's just the best isn't it? I can't wait for our ten day camping holiday at the beach.
DeleteYeah I'm pleased they have stayed friends; they were at different primary schools so each had separate friends from school . . . Yet they always stuck together. Also when Marley was subject to some bullying, Geekster was there to sort it for him. He's like one of the family.
I hope all is well with you and the mystery man! thinking of you too ;-) with love x
Looks like so much fun. I am so happy that you have figured out the whole blogger/taking pictures/and posting thing. Yayyy you!
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day out Annette and yes, I'm loving having the means to get my photos on here, without having to ask the lads (a hundred times!) YaY me! x
DeleteHow wonderful. I loved all these photos, but have to add 'what tiger does give a damn?' Tigers rule. Ok?
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a wonderful day. I bet you were a tired puppy at the end of it.
The E'sC, Tigers rule, for sure.
DeleteI was exhausted, I've just got back from "prison day" and I'm even more exhausted . . .
I hope you get some peace and rest well, I'll miss you again. I'll be thinking of you and SP this week, hoping the operation goes as well as possible.
Thoughts and prayers x
It looks like a great time. And great photos. You'll get the hang of the camera. Is it an iPhone? I'll look forward to more photos.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day Syd.
DeleteThe lads have iphones but this is an old (ish) Sony Ericsson that they found (it's blocked and can't be used as a phone) but has a good camera incorporated. It's fun to be able to post pics without having to ask the lads for help . . . at last.