Hammer time

If flying doesn't work out we are relying on Guy's love of Bob of the Builder to develop so he can build us a bigger house...



If you listen carefully you will hear one of his new words, 'hammer'. It's added to 'bike', 'dark', 'milo' and 'hello'. The 'l' in any word is very exaggerated and greatly practiced.

Lovely weekend here, despite the forecast for rain all weekend. We went to Cornwall park this morning with the Alexanders which was great. Big Bad Ben and Meg had a lovely time pushing each other (mainly Miss Meg being pushed by Ben) on the train and going on the Flying Fox. Quite brave for Meg, I thought. Guy and Sophia were just beginning to acknowledge each other when it was time to go home. Something to work on.

I played tennis for 3 and a half hours yesterday and required an early night after a long soak in the bath! Today I'm attacking the garden and have taken to some of the trees with a handsaw. I suspect my body won't move for the rest of the week...

Sleeping fellow awakes.

hope all are well
T

How super heros learn to fly

It's been a while since our last post and a busy few weeks. I've finished at Minter Ellison, after 6 years. All a bit strange, but straight out of the frying pan and into the fire! I'm doing some work with Kirsten Hodgson (ex Minters) and Nat Davis (also ex Minters) which is reminding me how life is on the outside... consulting.

Meg had a wonderful week at Sarma and Jempa's (my mum and dad's) place in Masterton. She's picked up some delightful new habits and phrases from her big (and small) cousins. What are families for? Guy also had a wonderful few days there, and missed Meg when she stayed on.

Aunty Georgie and cousin Hattie brought Meg back and stayed for a few days which was lovely.

The extended families keep growing with cousin Jo Mac having baby Georgia so a little sister for James.

We are looking forward to a quiet weekend or two and are enjoying the sunshine which has been a rare treat. Pleasingly the Hodhops pool went in recently so we are looking forward to a warm summer in Remmers!

Oh, and there isn't really any update from Guy's health. The dr's letter arrived and still uses words like 'severe' and 'extreme' so a small reminder of the long road ahead. But he'll learn to fly...