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News!

Congratulations to Jez & Deb on the birth of their baby boy, Alexander. (7lb 7ozs) and congratulations to Sarah and Darren who have just got engaged! (wedding sept 2005).
Had a good game of bowling with the Claires on Friday night but I still managed to loose even though I got a few strikes! Gah! Claire H retains her bowling champion status!
We also visited our respective mothers on Sunday as it was Mothers day. Did you know that the day came about because servants were given the day off to go and visit their mothers! Aah, how quaint!

Mornin'

Yes I know we have been a bit lax in the blogging department recently but you havent been missing much!
We went down to Portsmouth at the weekend for Karen's 30th birthday which was nice as we hadn't seen her and Sheena since my birthday.
We also had a visit from Vicki and baby Joe which was lovely. We got all my cuddly toys out and had a play! He particularly likes Elmo who shakes when he laughs!
Sunday was a bit of a veg day as it was pissing it down outside. So we defrosted the freezer (we know how to have fun!) and made a lovely beef burginion (cant spell it!) from the left overs we froze at new year!
Havent heard much from Caroline recently! Hope she is still alive!! Must call her, keep forgetting!

Happy Birthday Duncan!

Ok. Second time around! Bloomin thing timed me out so I have to write this a second time! Argh! (Dunc has promised to fix this.)

Anyway, Friday night we went out to Foxhills for dinner with Anthony & Laura which was very good. The food was lovely and we got 20% off as they had an offer on.

Saturday night I had to leave Duncan with friends at the pub as I went to Geraldines 30^th birthday at a Chinese restaurant, which was great as I got to see all my old school friends.

Then Sunday we had a yummy roast lunch with my family as it was my Dads birthday. (So inconsiderate of everyone to have their birthdays on the same weekend!)

I suppose I better eat salad for the rest of the week now!

Baby Mia has arrived!

Yes, much to Suzanne's relief, her baby girl was born on sunday morning after being in labour since Friday night! Phew! She weighs 7lb 2oz and looks just like Suzi! Congratulations guys!

First bug of the year!

I was poorly all weekend (aaah!) so hence have no news to impart. Unless you want to hear about my trips to the loo and my lack of appetite which I doubt! But on the up side, hopefully Ive lost a few pounds!
Still no signs of the babies arriving! (Lisa & Suzi's) Come on girls & boys, you cant stay in there forever!

Tum te tum!

We went to George's first birthday party at the weekend which was filled with cute, well-behaved kids! No crying at all! We bought George some building blocks which I enjoyed! The twins kept knocking my towers down though! Debbie was also looking fit to burst!
We also went out for a lovely meal with Anthony & Laura at Cafe Rouge which was very good. Didnt stop chatting all evening until we started to flag! Cant seem to stay up late any more!
Just noticed on the BBC website that its Bagpuss' 30th birthday! Doesnt that make you feel old. Check out this little reminder - http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/ilove/tv/bagpuss/bagpusswakes.shtml

It snowed!

It was a good job I didnt leave work later than I did, but it meant that I didnt get to play in it! It started coming down halfway home. It was very scary and slippery! And it stopped as soon as I pulled into the drive! Couldnt even make a snow man as our grass is still too new to walk on. But next door managed to make a huge snowball which was at least a metre in diameter! Very impressive.

Snow Watch!

It's coming! It snowed a little last night. And it is now snowing in Birmingham according to the radio. Watch this space!

Singing in the Car!

I found myself singing along to Belinda Carlisle this morning in the car! (I get weak da da da) And I new all the words! Freaky! It gives me shivers when that happens! Why can I remember song words from the 80's but I cant remember what I needed to buy when I walk into Tescos!!

Surrey walks

Dunc & I joined Anthony & Laura for a walk on sunday afternoon. We first stopped at the Anchor for lunch (which I wouldnt recommend) then off along the canal and over some fields & past some cows - 3.5miles apparently but it seemed longer as the ground was quite boggy! It was a lovely crisp day and it was nice to get out into the country for a walk. (I sound like my mother!) Next time we've found a walk that involves underground tunnels! Spooky!