We weren't expecting that...

Almost from nowhere, white fluffy flakes began to fall from the sky yesterday, which got the children away from the TV and outside into the garden.

 

 

 

And, by today, there was even enough snow for a family snowball fight and a (small) snowman.

 

 

Is it dark out?

Will was taking extra precautions tonight to ensure that he wasn't blinded by any bright fireworks...

 

Scary bikers

We took the bikes to Llandaff Fields today, to give the children (and parents!) an opportunity for exercise and fresh air. We probably should have warned people that we were coming, as both Thomas and Will are on their "swerve crazily from side to side as you cycle" stage!

 

We managed to get as far as the play equipment without hospitalising anyone, though!

 

 

 

 

I am a music man...

Tom's piano lessons are going well, but (like most boys) the hard part is encouraging him to practice at home.

Here is proof that he does do some practice!

 

This is what fingers were made for...

 

Forest Fawr

One of our favourite woodland walks is in the woods above Castle Coch - the fairytale trail at Forest Fawr.

There's cauldrons, spiders, dragons, wizards and treasure chests to discover...

 

 

 

...and some magnificent views at the journey's end.

 

Look out teachers!

Will started big school today, so we're expecting a lot of teacher retirements by the end of the year!

Our local primary school has now opened a nursery, so Will is attending every afternoon. He was raring to go today!

 

 

If the teachers only knew what was coming...

Tim and Cindy's third wedding

Tim and Cindy held their third wedding today at Thornhill Church (it's a long story!)

The bride and groom looked gorgeous...

 

...and Hannah, Thomas and Will loved the barn dance party afterwards! Tom, particularly, was an incredibly enthusiastic dancer. I'd like to say he gets it from his Dad, but that would just be a blatant lie!

 

Monkeys at Monknash

We tried to make the most of the late summer sun today, and drove off to the seaside. We were originally planning to find Nash Point and visit the lighthouse there, but took a few wrong turnings in the car and ended up at the beautiful Monk Nash.

There was a lovely walk down to the seaside, along country lanes and wooded paths...

 

 

And when we reached the sea, we were greeted to some fantastic views, including a pod of dolphins who were jumping out of the water just beyond camera view.

 

 

 

 

What a whitewash

We decided to give our outside cupboard a new coat of paint, and chose to replace the brown with white, hopefully to match our new front door which is coming soon...

 

Don't let the photo fool you, though. Ruth did most of the painting - Andy and Hannah only posed for the photo!