Everything packed...

We're off to Norway. The packers arrive at 7.30am tomorrow. The next time we switch this computer on we'll be ensconsed in our house in Norway. Beastly is not keen on packing.

We're out of here

Only a week left in NL before the move to Norway. We're really busy sorting out everything so don't expect too much activity here until we arrive in Norway. The car is sold and we're eating some interesting meals made from the remaining cupboard and freezer contents. The Beast has been persuaded to go into her in-flight accommodation by slapping liver onto the interior. I've been in Holland for nearly 6 years and Jo for 4. For Sophie it's her home. Although we've enjoyed it here it's definitely time to move on.

Harry

In Norfolk we got to meet Harry, Sophie's new cousin born just a few days before. Welcome Harry.

Holiday Part 4

Then off to Norfolk for a few days .....

Feeding the animals at Wroxham Barns

With Grandma on a train (don't let the photo fool you ... she really enjoyed it).

With Mum on the rollercoaster
With me on Pirate-themed space ship. There's a button you can press to go up and down. Movie versions of all these exciting rides are also available.

Boat trip with Grandma and Grandpa to see the seals at the end of Blakeney Point.

Holiday Part 3

Then off to Cambridge for a weekend where we stayed with Dan, Jane and Mike. Managed to fit in a swimming session (followed by a cheeky pint) and a visit to the zoo.

I like this photo taken at Linton Zoo. Jo has angled the camera nicely to push me out of shot in favour of the more photogenic vending machine.

Holiday Part 2

Dropping in to see Great Great Auntie Gertie in Birmingham on the way over to Manchester.

Sophie and Emily submitting to a very posed photo during a flying visit to Wilmslow. Part 2 of the holiday was spent in Manchester but, unfortunately, the camera did not make an appearance. Apart from visiting Jo's family the main activities were shopping and avoiding the rain (... although Jo took me for a nice birthday dinner in Manchester).

Holiday Part 1

We had a great time at Centerparcs again. Sophie had her first haircut. We haven't told Beastly about the little visitor yet.

We're not here

We've been enjoying the British rain for the last 2 weeks. We'll be back next week with lots of updates. In the meantime, here's Sophie and her cousin Ruby having fun on a small slide.

A horse called Jerry

Vivienstraat street party

And Simon dressed Sophie on which photo?

Nothing much going on here. Weather has been pretty horrible. It's Saturday and this afternoon is our annual Summer street party so we'll post some picks of that later (if the rain stays off). I took Sophie swimming this morning; we go every Saturday morning to give Jo a rest. Sophie really enjoys it. See the photo of her chilling out on the sofa afterwards. We're off back to the UK next weekend for 3 weeks before the move up to Norway at the end of August.