The Launch of Fiery Jack

The long awaited addition to the Hammond household finally arrived, the Kayak "Fiery Jack" was launched on its maiden voyage yesterday, I was a bit concerned that it was the females that had the first paddle, but to my relief they came back safe and sound. The final conclusion was that purchasing a kayak was definitely a good idea.

The girls set off, Oliver keeping cloase eye on any sabotage.

Fiery Jack has the X factor

Oliver's 9th Birthday

Another birthday day has come and gone, this time it was Oliver's 9th birthday. Thankfully there some disturbance in the early hours of the morning but this was soon corrected and everyone managed to achieve some more sleep. Oliver received some lovely presents which he is really happy with.

Oliver adding more to his hoard of presents.

Rollerskates

I remember those moments, soon they will be off to the roller discos.

Hex nanos on the move

After all that exercise cake is required, this time in the shape of a WII controller.

Rambecca enjoying the day, but looking forward to her day next month!

Ten Pin Bowling Treat

Sunday mornings at the local bowling center offer discounts for children so as something new to try we gave it a go. Because most of the help ramps were being used the bowls had to be rolled down very very very very slowly, good job I put 2 hours in the parking meter!

Oliver showing the rest how it should be done!

Jacob using the push and roll technique

Bethany producing princess throws.

Rebecca doing the roll and rush to the ball technique.

Sea Glass Hunting

Saturday morning we took a windswept walk around the harbour.

Hunting for seaglass, everyone is fixated, its like hunting for treasure!

Short cut home on the weymouth ferry rowing boat.

When there is nothing else to do just grab daddy's hammer and smash on the neighbours wall! every child should have a go!. .... Thankfully the neighbour did give his permission.

Holidays are over

School holidays have come to an end and now it is back to routine, much to Katharine's enjoyment! But before this starts there were some moments of craziness!

Rebecca & Oliver rocking out!!

Invasion of the flower people

"Daddy there is an eye in my eye"