Game of tag

Another day at Abbotsbury gardens, but this time there was a change to the standard walking route due to the huge wing nut tree having to be taken down for health and safety reasons. To start the walk a game of tag was required!

Still not sure who is it in this game of tag.

Last one to the top of magnolia walk is a ...... banana head.

View to St Catharine's chapel

Finally managed to make Oliver stay still for a photo.

Rebecca trying to stay still.

Just take one step back so I can fit you all in!!!

Gold Cap Hike

On a nice weekend what else do you expect to do, but venture on a nice hike. We dusted off our Dorset walk travel guides and attempted to try a more challenging walk now we have no more buggies to push, so we opted for a four mile walk around the Gold Cap. I had my stop watch ready to time how long it would take before their was an objection.... but none came!.

Beginning of the walk and Rebecca storms ahead.... but will it last!

View from the top of the Cap looking back to Seatown.

Half way point little piggy sweets for those hungry little piggies

At the bottom of the cap.

Oliver found a sheep fossil.

At the end of the walk and thought of the hill climb, dampens the spirits.

Another weary traveller struggling to find his way.

Back to car!..... Almost

Hammonds Christmas Eve Dinner

In previous years we have cooked the traditional Christmas dinner on Christmas day but with all that effort that goes with the meal it always seems that the day ends too quickly, so this year we decided to have dinner on Christmas eve which worked well and we are all looking forward to a more relaxing day tomorrow.

Eager eaters! the fondant potatoes and red cabbage did eventually make it to the table.

Scott special chocolate pudding..... nom a nom a nom

Christmas Race

No your not seeing pictures from Australia, these are from SUNNY Weymouth, and today was the yearly Santa race. The idea is simple, dress up as Santa and catch the person dressed as a Christmas pudding!

The Santa warm up to Christmas Pop songs.

The Christmas Pudding

And they are off !

My money was on the Santa greyhound!

Christmas Donkey Ride

Today was such good weather we went down the beach and had a morning enjoying the calm sea, sky and the local attractions, while me and Katharine enjoyed a coffee the children found dogs to play with and donkey rides, who needs Santa Claus.

Jacob was very impressed with his donkey because it can poo and walk at the same time.

Donkey race is on.

Trio of Christmas Plays

Its Christmas time there is no need to be afraid..... oh yes there is when you have three school Christmas plays to attend. First up was Oliver's year whose performance was of the little match girl, which I had never seen before and had a lump in the throat in the end! the next day was Bethany's year whose show was called "Creepy crawly Christmas" Who knew insects saved the star from falling at the birth of Christ, well you do learn something every day. The final performance was Jacob & Rebecca's whose play was called "Prickly hay" and they were dressed as cowboys for the "Stable Ho down". All I can say was that the plays were very performed and the costumes were amazing as well as the singing so overall it was a success.

Oliver as the Town Crier. Oh Yey!

Bethany as the Virgin Mary!

Rebecca the fastest girl in reception.

Jacob so hungry he could eat a horse.

Twins 5th Birthday

WOW! where does the time go!! Jacob & Rebecca have reached there 5th birthday and everybody is excited! Jacob was so looking forward to his birthday he woke at 10:30 the night before and wondered in to our bedroom to admire his present pile! but after convincing him it was not morning he soon went back to sleep. The day started with present opening and a short play before school. At midday we collected them from school and had playtime before their party guests arrived, then the games started. All was going to plan when we received an unexpected telephone call from one of the childs parents to say a fire engine was about to arrive, and would they like to climb aboard. After convincing the mothers it was a child only activity they spent the remainder of the party on the engine, and we almost missed the lighting of the fantastic cake that mummy made!

The amazing treasure chest cake.

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