And we are back!!

 It's been a while since I posted last, I really don't know where the time has gone or where my creativity has been but we are back from our camping adventure in South Wales, I'm tired but I feel refreshed and ready to get back into my work room (not relishing going back to the day job any time soon though!) Apart from the car being full of sand and needing a clean, all the camping gear is sorted and put away and the house is sort of up together..........I think we are finally back to normal!
 

Lots of beautiful walking for me and the dogs

Rock climbing for the kids under safe tuition from my brother who has been doing this for most of his life, tears and wobbles but huge sense of satisfaction at having done it and they wanted to do it again!!

And Barnaby turned into a mountain goat I think!

Lots of fun had by all on the beach, the camp site was virtually on the beach too!

And the weather was with us all the way....what more could we want??

And we're home!

Finally home after a terrific week in Cornwall, weather not on our side and some very wet nights but a good time had by all. Now is the task of drying and packing the tent, and can somebody explain to me how one week away camping turns into about six weeks worth of washing?

I did manage to escape a couple of times and found a few little finds, I'll show you when I'm a bit more sorted out! Did manage to read quite a lot but didn't manage any stitchery. And a little saddened that my once favourite beach is now so, so busy. And it is true that our Prime Minister is holidaying in Cornwall...we met him in his wet suit and with boogie board accompanied by the very obvious body guards. Maybe that is why the beach is spoiled??

Final photo call for the happy campers!!

Christmas 2009

Well another Christmas over....almost, we're off to the pantomime soon and then it will be over. it's been lovely having the family before and spending time with friends. we had plenty of wintery weather but fun walks, good company, good food and good times.

Just a few photos to share.....

Pre Christmas meal

And Christmas morning