Easter is often a family time, and we had plenty of that this year, ending up truly spoiled by the end of it all. First up was a trip to see the Southern Rookes (aka the Bucks Rookes) down in High Wycombe. But also for the first time the trip included seeing my Dad in his new lodgings nearby in Marlow. Things haven't really gone to plan for him since his stay in hospital and he's now moved to a care home - it's not been the easiest few months for him - so hopefully this will see him more settled as its a really lovely place. Still he must have had a whale of a time as we had him out every day with us whilst we were there.
So what did we get up to beside seeing Grandads new pad? Well Legoland was the highlight for the kids (and possibly us all) - Grandad came too although didn't make the rollercoasters. We loved the Lego and the all the rides, but the whole vibe of the day was just lovely. Then we also had Easter Egg hunts, a trip to Cliveden House and the girls all visited the Roald Dahl museum. Lots of fun. But I think the best bit was the great hospitality - food, fun and laughter with the Bucks Rookes. Thank you so much for being amazing hosts.
And then hot on the heels we whizzed up to Banchory to stay with Tanya's folks in Banchory. The kids (and us all) love staying with Nana and Baba and as usual we were very spoiled. There was the usual entertainment round abouts but there was also a High Tea for all the girls including the Gurney girls who were all also staying in Banchory. I was working but I still got a good run up Scolty with John, and another run round Crathes. We had a lovely day out to Loch Kinord and also a lovely meal out at the local curry house. Truly spoiled once more we returned ready for next adventures.
And what was that? Well our young visitor from Sudan, Jazoli left for the big smoke of Glasgow a few weeks ago but now we have welcomed Ly a young girl from Vietnam into our lives. She arrived on Monday but by the end of day 4 we think she's settling in very well and is a great hit with everyone. Hopefully less camera shy we might get a photo on here soon! She doesn't have much English yet though so thank god for Google translate. Anyway in an effort to pay 'our being truly spoiled' forward we're trying to make her feel very welcome.
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