HI ho hi ho it's off to Centre Parcs we go...

This morning we picked Nanny Maureen up and headed off for our adventure - Centre Parcs at Elevden Forest in Suffolk. The drive there went really smoothly and the little people were very well behaved. If you arrive before 3pm you have to park up, so we went off to lunch and for our first walk through the forest.

We then headed to our accommodation, thankfully it was very comfortable and clean (you never know what you are going to get with self catering). We were also very pleased to discover that two of the walls in the lounge were floor to ceiling windows over looking the river. After unpacking Sam and I went to park the car in the main car park (as no cars are allowed on site) and took a slow walk back through the little village. The day finished with dinner and an early right for the little people!

Sam has spotted the sand and the ducks walking around

How Nanny makes her money on the side - breaking in to the other villas!!! Not really, the key to our villa is a little tricky

Quite time, watching the Thomas the Tank Engine dvd that Grandad lent us
Nanny, Sam and Daisy relaxing in the villa

Busy day!

For breakfast this morning we sampled Sage and Onion's freshly laid eggs and very nice they were too. We then picked up Nanny Maureen and headed over to see Kelly, Tom, Elsie and Tilley as they are down for the weekend at Aunty Debby's. Daisy stayed with the Turner's whilst Nanny, Sam and I went shopping. She had a great time as Keith took her and Tilley to the beach. Nanny Anne and Grandad were coming over for suppa so they picked her up on the way through. Sammy boy was very excited to see his Grandad as always. Unfortunately no pics of Nanny and Grandad - must get some next time.

Having the tasty eggs from Aunty Jo's chickens

Nanny and her great grand daughter Elsie, trying to get Sam in the pic before he carried on trashing Aunty Debby's house!

Charlie, Tilley and daisy waving at the window

It's like Christmas day!

This morning we met Cala in town and treated her to a little breakfast as a thank you for yesterday and then I had to do some shopping for a Baby Shower I am organising which was good as I got retail therapy at the expense of someone else. We then headed home and just hung out for the afternoon, Nanny Maureen dropped by and the little people very excited to see her as she had been away with Aunty Jo and Cousin Jay for a few days in France. Nanny brought Daisy a beautiful hat and Sammy boy some slipper socks.

Later in the afternoon we headed over to Aunty Jo's to say goodbye to Jay as he is off back to the army tomorrow and is off to Afghanistan in a few weeks for six months. Daisy and Sam were spoilt by Jay and his girlfriend Kelly as they had brought them Easter presents - Daisy got a High School Musical cushion what she absolutely loves and is in bed with it as I write the blog and Sammy boy (Daddy and Uncle David won't be too pleased) got a Brighton and Hove Albion football shirt which he looks really cute in so a huge THANK YOU to Jay and Kelly for such lovely presents. Aunty Jo also dished out some chocolate creme eggs, some eggs from Sage and Onion for breakfast tomorrow and a little pocket money for Daisy and Sam for their holiday next week so another huge THANK YOU - we felt totally spoilt after our visit.

It was hard to say goodbye to Jay as we are not going to see him for a long time and of course where he is going. Jay if you read this, we love you lots and are going to miss you loads. Be safe and we can't wait for you to come home.

Daddy - we miss you too, glad that you are having a good time on the mountain. xxxxx


Daisy modelling the lovely hat Nanny got her


On the phone to Daddy


Sam meeting Sage and Onion at Aunty Jo's house


Daisy getting her present from Jay - how big is that box!


Present from Cousin Jay - what could it be?


Wey hay, a Brighton & Hove Albion shirt


Add a few accessories and I look fantastic!

Daddy's off again

Well it was a sad start to the day as we waved Daddy off to work this morning but we wont see him until next Saturday as he is off snowboarding for a week. We are really going to miss him - Timmy boy when you read this - we love you loads and can't wait for you to come home (he hasnt even left the country yet)!

After waving Daddy off, we headed over to Drusillas to meet Emma, Carys and Aston. We have not been since Sam has discovered Thomas the Tank Engine so I was looking forward to seeing his reaction as they have a Thomas train that holds about fourty people and goes round the zoo. Sam has been on it many times before but not since he fell in love with Thomas. Daisy loved hanging out with her friend Carys and checking out all the animals. Thankfully the rain held off so we had our picnic lunch and then headed indoors to the big play area. On the way out we passed the small Thomas ride so of course there was a go on that and then a good look round Thomas shop where Sam was lucky enough to score a new Thomas the Tank Engine Football.

After all being Thomas'd out we headed home and the little people fell alseep and I even managed to carry them in doors asleep so I got to chill for an hour before Cala came over for a cup of tea and a gossip. I then had to dash off to a client meeting (for a wedding) for what was meant to be half an hour but ended up being an hour so a huge THANK YOU to Cala for watching the little people for me.

Daisy and Carys checking out the monkeys

Looking really cute

Daisy and Aston brushing the billy goats

With Mummy on the big Thomas train

Sam loving Thomas

All aboard!

Lunch at Lucas

This morning we hung out at home and then headed over to Martine and Lucas's for a play date. Daisy had a great time playing and Sam could not believe his eyes when he say Lucas electric Thomas the Tank Engine train set! Although he is still a little young for it as he wanted to chase after the engines which involved walking on the track - not good!

Martine did a lovely lunch and after more playing we headed home. Sam had a nap whilst Daisy watched one of her new Barbie dvd's from cousin Bobby and I did some chores. I seem to behind on everything at the moment as when I should normally be tidying and cleaning I have been decluttering the house but hopefully should be back on track within a week and then it will be on with touching up the paintwork.

Daisy and Lucas hanging out in the kitchen

The family visit

Uncle David, Aunty Dawn and cousins Mia and Bob came to visit today and they brought Aunty Debby with them who is poorly at the moment with her eye so we hope she gets well soon. After coffee and homemade cakes by Daisy we strolled along the beach before stopping off for pizza and returning home via the park. Daisy and Sam had a great time with their cousins and if that wasnt enough Nanny Maureen, Uncle Murphy, Aunty Jo, cousins Cala and Jay with his new girlfriend Kelly joined us in the evening for a fish and chip suppa.

A big THANK YOU to Bobby for the fantastic Barbie dvd's that you gave Daisy, she is over the moon with them.

Stroll along the beach

Mia and Daisy on the beach

Only the best when the Parker's are paying for lunch - mind you it is great pizza

Aunty Dawn doing her daily workout!

Sam with his new hair do!

Feeding the five thousand!

Snowboarding, swimming and lots of food!

We picked Daddy up from work yesterday and headed up to the Milton Keynes Hilton Hotel to meet Nanny Maureen (we finally got there after a four hour drive)! Daddy went snowboarding at the snowdome and Daisy and Sam loved watching him, whilst he was boarding we popped off for some dinner and I must say (warning bragging mum) even after fours hours in the car (which they were excellent) and one hour past their bedtime they both behaved perfectly in the restaurant, Sam eat his dinner plus half of mine. We then went back to watch Daddy do some more boarding before heading back to the hotel.

The little people slept in Nanny Maureen's room so Tim and I had a bit of a lay in and meet them for breakfast, after a feast of fruit, cereal and a cooked breakfast we all went swimming. We then left Nanny at the hotel as she was seeing some friends over the weekend. Our drive home was great (only took two hours) and then Tim took the little people to Nanny Anne's so that I could get on with some chores, mainly decluttering their toys!

We then went over to Aunty Jo's and Uncle Murphy's for a bbq to celebrate cousin Jay being home for the army.

Sam enjoying his dinner



Daisy has spotted her Daddy on the slope



Big kiss through the glass (as he walked away Daisy was shouting "we love you daddy, you are the best snowboarder")



Daddy on a rail

Sam showing Daddy the snowboarding

Looking cute but a little upset

Daisy and Tim doing their morning swimming laps, Sam and I just hanging out in the background

Wey hay!