Daddy's Delight...

Sometimes you just can't help but be grateful and realise how truly lucky you are. Fathers Day (or weekend!) was one such time. I ran out of fingers and toes to count my blessings. I was truly spoiled.

First came a suprise hot tub for the week! Delivery guy arrived with the hire and I was fairly adamant it wasn't for us till he showed me the order...Wow! Father's weekend off to an awesome start. Then there was a first drink in forever with some friends to watch the England vs Scotland football - in a garden admittedly but it was a start back to normality. Then the visiting Gurney's appeared and surprised me, as T had arranged a secret SUP on the canal for me with John and Andrew (2 of my favourite folk). Admittedly it was more kneel down than stand up for me - it was my first time after all, and I didn't fancy a dip in the canal - but hey, awesome nonetheless. And then great food and great company all night long. And to top it off Father's Day itself came with a stunning run along the Antonine Wall, and beautiful handmade cards and presents from my 2 special girls.

I am truly blessed....😁😁😁

Hot tub action

Ready to SUP off

On the canal

Roamin' like a Roman

One of Daddy's delights...

And the other...

Breaking out…

And we were off! With restrictions eased, we seized the opportunity to visit some of those we’ve not seen for far too long. First up it was Banchory and a long weekend with Nana and Baba. And what a fun packed time we had: horse riding, walks, hill climbs, ice creams, cinema, playparks, sunshine, hide and seek – we even got our first time away from the kids since the pandemic began for a lovely walk and meal out. It was everything we wanted, needed and much, much more…a truly wonderful time. We came back hearts a-glow.

And with barely a pause to come down to earth we floated up again with a second marvellous weekend away to North Berwick for quality time with the Gurneys. More fun to be had here with a trip up the Law, the beach, great food, a glorious run and stunning river walk. The sun shone once more and our hearts equalled it in shining out. Phew... we were fully topped up with much love after months of missed contact. Just brilliant to break out and be with those dear once more. And hopefully there'll be much more of that to come over the summer.

Thank you all for hosting us….we’ll be repaying your most generous and warm hospitality in the coming weeks 😁💗.

The Four Horsemen

Back in the saddle

You can view the videoclip of Horse Riding here

Videoclip: Horse Riding

Slow Worms

Go on...do it!!

Time off!!

Meal out with a view

I never tire of the beauty of Deeside

Summiteer once again

Family

The lush fields of North Berwick

Lost legs on beach

New find of the River Tyne

Cousins