What's been going on...

Life has been busy and as we dont have a small camera at the mo I dont have any pics. The little people have been at school and playgroup, meeting friends after school for playdates, attending parties, etc. Tim has been away for a week snowboarding and is now back at work and I have been busy with client work and setting up my new business.

Samuel had a pic done at playgroup by the same photographer that did his at nursery. The one on the left was taken when he was two and the one on the right when he was three and a half.

There is also a pic of his pre-school tea towel. His drawing is middle row, second from the right.

Happy Birthday Nanny Anne

New addition to the family...

Stick man!!! At playgroup they have been learning about stick man and they had a take home task to make their own stick man and take him on adventures and take some photos. Sam and I took Stickman to playgroup in the car in the morning and then we walked down to the beach in the afternoon. You can see stick man below outside our house, in the car and throwing stones with Sam on the beach!

Some more pics from Sunday...

Mummy completed her first half marathon this morning.

Woza what a day, I woke with a funny tummy not sure at first if it was a tummy bug or nerves for what lie ahead of me today (it was nerves). At 9.45am my eldest brother, Carl and I crossed the start line for the Sussex Beacon Half Marathon. Route - into the Lanes in Brighton back to the seafront to the marina, down to Hove Lagoon, back to the marina finishing by the Palace Pier - 13.1 miles. Weather: heavy rain and strong winds the whole time.

Carl and I crossed the start line together and then ran on our own, the start was harsh I found it really hard for the first mile and then I got into. As we went though the Lanes a man cut in front of another and about three fell to the floor and I jumped over them so I didnt end up on top of the pile but as I did I felt something pull on the inside of my right thigh, it was to niggle the rest of the way. I ran with my ipod and had a good run but the hardest part was running down to the Lagoon where the wind and rain was at its strongest and I could bearly see in front of me. I promised myself that I would run till at least the 10 mile mark (Hove Angel) but changed that until I got to Jo which was buy the pier. I didnt end up walking until just after 11 miles and that was only for a minute. I met a girl whilst walking and we encouraged each other on and then met up with Carl who was in front. He was lagging and I was full of energy and encouraged him to go on and then suddenly it swapped it was me lagging and him encouraging me. We both crossed the finish line in 2hrs 23 minutes.

Our supporters, well what can I say other than I have the best family. My sister jo, nieces Cala and Beckie, my mum and Andy stood in the pouring rain for three hours waiting for us to start and then cheering us on. Seeing my sister standing there with a helium balloon yelling her head off really got me through the race. They were all there at the finish line which was fantastic. Carl and I had our timing chips taken, received our foil blankets , medals and a couple of bananas. Murphy then came to the resue and picked us up to go to Jo's for the best shower and a great lunch. I dont think we have ever been so wet in our lives, we were all completely drenched from head to toe, including underwear!

Big THANK YOU to my mum, Beckie and the Ireland's for your support today and to my bro Carl for doing it with me. Love ya all. xxxxx

Unofrtunately not the most flattering photos of me below!

The poorly household

Unfortunately the rest of half term was not great for the Parker household as the little people were poorly. Sam came down with it Wednesday evening, high temp, cold etc and then Daisy on Sat morning. We did manage to fit in a visit to soft play Friday morning and had a tea/playdate Friday afternoon but it all went downhill from there. Tim and I have not had a great nights sleep for three nights! Saturday I was very lucky and managed to escape the sick house and go to London with my friend Sarah for some retail therapy. We had a great day, lunch at Selfridges, lots of shopping and then afternoon tea before heading home. Carl and Becky then came down ready for the big race today. We had a carb and protein dinner and then it was off to bed for all for what turned out to be another broken night for Tim and I.

Gotta love pancake day!