And we're back

So much has changes in a couple of years!!
We now have two boys- Ethan was born 20th September 2009, so our hands are well and truly full.
we moved house and now live happily in Ballymena. Rick still in fire service, katie still teaching.
Going to keep this as a diary for my own benefit more than anyone else's. Its always funny to read back through older posts!!

October

So 3rd October was Ricks big 30!!!
We celebrated over several nights- had a great time with family and friends!!




It is approaching half term hols again. I love this time of year when it is crisp and dry and the leaved are golden and red!
Reuben has been practising for an autumn parade that he may take part in while we (mum,reuben and I) are in New York visiting my aunt and uncle.
Looking forward to the trip- although not the flight!!

Ross visits from NY

My cousin Ross stayed at mum and dads on Friday night! One night only before he goes on and has his summer holiday. It was great to have him. Didn't do much really, had nana and papa over to mums for tea while Reuben entertained. We then watched Tim Burtons version of Sweeny Todd. I loved the movie but then I tend to love Tim Burton movies (does that make me slightly twisted??. Stew, Dad and I were the only ones that made it to the end- faders!

Anyway here are a few pics of Ross and others!

Stewart singing at Asha

For auntie Jacqui- stew singing live at Asha concert- April 2008

Parties and adventures

Last Friday was our friends (Nicola Whytes) birthday. We had a great night with friends, a lot of whom were on Edinburgh camp at the same time as Rick and I. The meal was lovely and the dancing was great!!



Today Rick, Reuben and I went to Exploris in Portaferry for the morning. Reuben really enjoyed it and can now do an excellent fish impression!



After walking round and looking at all the fish and the seals, as well as captaining a ship, we had a bite to eat but Reuben got very tired! He was able to finish his sausage though.

Back in business

Unfortunately our computer died on us a number of weeks ago so there were no blog updates in that time! good news- computer fixed and blog entry with pics on their way.

May day bank holiday

Last Monday was a glorious day in Ballymena as we set off in the car for carrickfungus, as we reached Doagh the clouds loomed, it turned cold and so did my mood! I was not happy.

After giving off stink about the weather in "the northern ireland med (according to Lindsay)" we decided to bite the bullet and go for a walk around the reservoir. Thankfully the clouds fizzled away and Carrick turned out to have a lovely day too.



Since then the weather has stayed quite good (apart from Friday). This is Reuben enjoying the sunshine and getting a chance to wear his new shorts!