Cheerio Lincoln

Moving day in Lincoln. Everything ran smoothly and the sun shined for us. It was a long day and we didn't get the second load shifted as soon as we hoped, but we got Bobbie in bed in Nottingham not long after her usual bed time.

Dad and Amy finishing up the first load.

Last time in the house for Amy.

Bye, bye. First load and Amy off to Thurlby.

Ready to go.

Bye, bye, for Bobbie.

Bobbie and I got the train back to Nottingham as there wasn't room for everyone in the van. I felt very nostalgic walking away from our house down Bailgate and Steep Hill for the last time. I really am going to miss the charm of this special little area and all the happy memories we have here.

I was back a couple of days later with Lucy to help clean the last remaining bits in the house. I wouldn't have been able to do it without her she was such a fantastic help. 

Den

Amy has been ever so good in the run up to the move. She has been keen to pack boxes for me but as you can imagine having a three year old pack boxes isn't much help at all. She's been finding other creative ways to entertain herself while I'm busy.

Harmony Lincs

I popped along to hear the old boys sing for the last time before the move. I found them out in a courtyard singing their hearts out. It was lovely to have the freedom (Rebecca at home looking after kiddies) to enjoy the evening with everyone and exchange stories. Dan is really going to miss everyone at Harmony Lincs, they've all been so welcoming.

Picnic time

We got a moment between packing to fit in a picnic with Kate and Anne and their kids. The weather was gorgeous and we spent a lovely few hours enjoying the sunshine, good food and very good company.

Hannah and Bobbie

Tomato fiend.

It was great to have Rebecca over for a few days, the girls had a great time and it was a massive help to have an extra pair of hands.

Patrick and Jeanie

I love our neighbours garden throughout the year it has been full of colour and interest. Patrick and Jeanie are in their 80's but you wouldn't tell, they are just bursting with life and always busy with something or another. I've loved having them as neighbours. We put the world to rights over the garden fence and Jeanie taught me so much about the local area and the history of our house. Patrick an I also had an affinity as he was born and bred in West Bridgford just like me and was born just a few streets from where my brother is currently living.

Chatting to Jeanie over the fence.

Frairy party time

Amy tucking in at the Friary Christmas Party. Lots of fun, games and dancing had by all.

Lazing on a sunny afternoon

When we get time and the sun is shining this is what we like to do:

I was hoping Bobbie wouldn't manage to get mobile before we moved from Lincoln, but alas she managed to start shuffling about days before we were due to move. We were pretty lucky really because she was walking the next month!

Enjoying her grub... Bobbie loves food and yes she does manage to get a lot in.