Lemmings 2007

Lemmings is comming up this summer and we are looking for some more young people (9-13) who want to go to Surrey for a fantastic week of fun and games set in a Christian community.

We are running 2 weeks:
1) 21 July to 28 July
2) 28 July to 4 August

If you or you know anyone that wants to know more please use the link on this page or get in contact with me. This is a great week and we want to get as many young people as we can cater for.

Don't forget the wee one

Just before you guys wonder if the third child in the clan had disappeared; here she is. Growing fast, just learnt how to skwark and being a model baby (following in the footsteps of her elder siblings).

Sorcha is learning how to command the attention of the family and any onlookers who seem to be easy pray. Its great to off load a baby but there are times when you can't keep track of how many pairs of hands she has passed through. Electronic tagging will soon be required. Eilidh and Cairenn love their little sister and thankfully seen to have a better handle at times in keeping track of her.

She is now 4 months, so we thought it was about time we organised her thanksgiving. Its going to be held at Holy Trinity, Sittingbourne (see the link) on the 3rd June.

Red Nose or Hair Day

The girls got into the swing of things this year thanks to the school and playgroup....any excuse for girls to dress up.

I never realised how much fun can be found in a stray can and a piece of sponge.

Eilidh was sponsor to wear silly clothes so Dad's wardrobe was the first place to look.

Enjoy it while it lasts

Well we have recovered from the Christmas aftermath and now heading for the Easter celebrations. How does this go so quickly? I am putting this down to having 3 children, the routine off life and trying to catch those moments of peace between taxi runs.

I can't complain: Eilidh is enjoying school, Cairenn is wowing the playgroup and Sorcha is just eating and sleeping. Don't get me wrong, they have their moments like girls do (you know what I mean) but they are generally very good making this parenting lark....easier. I think I have to put it down to good breeding! I can already hear those curses and yes, I understand that it is most probable that I will be eating my words in 10 years times. That one week in four I will be ensuring that my travels will take me as far away as possible and let the 4 girls fight it out amongst themselves.

During February we finally got around to seeing Iain, Helen and the girls in Nottingham. It didn't take long for the girls to settle especially with the allure of animals: ducks, chickens, rabbits and sheep.....yes, sheep.

The Mavicar's back yard is a little bigger than normal. It has left a lasting impression on Cairenn who at any given opportunity will request to visit the farm. If this means that I will have to put my second daughter thought veterinary college I will not be too impressed. However, I am unsure who has left the bigger scar; although Cairenn can not resist the farm Mhairi, (not my Mhairi but her name sake, Iain and Helen's youngest) inflicts sessions of role play upon Mummy of "me and Eilidh". Not sure who's come of worst here. Nevertheless, we are up there again to see the lambs (hope they taste good!)

These animals have left their mark on the kids I am just hoping this does not evolve into any equestrian activities as the bill might a little too large for my wallet.