Wednesday dawned wet and windy but after taking a long time to make a decision about where to go six of us headed out to Aberystwyth. Although cold and blustery the sun did peep through. A walk along the prom led us to the University and a ruined castle.
In the evening we all headed out to the local pub for my birthday dinner (celebrate for as long as possible I say!). I don’t think the pub was used to such a large group but they managed to put up with us all and it was a lovely meal. Justin and kids headed off before the rest of us and after our 10 minute stroll back to the house I was surprised to two excited little faces and a cake with lots of candles! Luckily I had two helpers for blowing them out! It was so lovely to have everyone together.
Another foggy, rainy start to the day but a few of us had decided to take one of the narrow gauge train trips. Beautiful countryside through the mountains took us to the coast. During a wander around the rain started and we got soaked running back to the station.
Amazingly late afternoon was perfect – the sun was out and really quite warm. After our usual hot tub ritual it was time to crank up the barbie! My sister and I played hide and seek with Ivy and Benny - lots of countingand running around!
Lots of laughs ensued and we realised that my brother, sister and I needed a photo of the three of us together. We found it very difficult to keep a sensible face for the photo as we were messing around as we had done as kids. It was hard to say goodbye to my brother and his family as you are never quite sure when you will meet up again!
I think I have now got the cold that my sister kindly bought with her – don’t suppose the cold and rain help!
In the evening we all headed out to the local pub for my birthday dinner (celebrate for as long as possible I say!). I don’t think the pub was used to such a large group but they managed to put up with us all and it was a lovely meal. Justin and kids headed off before the rest of us and after our 10 minute stroll back to the house I was surprised to two excited little faces and a cake with lots of candles! Luckily I had two helpers for blowing them out! It was so lovely to have everyone together.
Another foggy, rainy start to the day but a few of us had decided to take one of the narrow gauge train trips. Beautiful countryside through the mountains took us to the coast. During a wander around the rain started and we got soaked running back to the station.
Amazingly late afternoon was perfect – the sun was out and really quite warm. After our usual hot tub ritual it was time to crank up the barbie! My sister and I played hide and seek with Ivy and Benny - lots of countingand running around!
Lots of laughs ensued and we realised that my brother, sister and I needed a photo of the three of us together. We found it very difficult to keep a sensible face for the photo as we were messing around as we had done as kids. It was hard to say goodbye to my brother and his family as you are never quite sure when you will meet up again!
I think I have now got the cold that my sister kindly bought with her – don’t suppose the cold and rain help!
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