Sunday, 21st February 2010
I am really excited to announce that Nic and Jon have now returned home from Nepal. We can’t wait to see them as it’s been 18 months since we spent the day together in Epping Forest. Last week we stayed with Nic’s parents Tim and Marlene in Ross on Wye on the eve of their return.
Epping Forest with Nic and Jon
Tim and Marlene with baby me
Rugby!
Tim took Daddy to see Gloucester play Rugby against Harlequins at Kingsholm which Gloucester won 46-6 (unfortunately Leicester thumped them 33-11 at the weekend).
Gloucester thump Harlequins
Lifetime Gloucester fan
Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves
On Monday morning Tim and Marlene left us in their home to collect Nic and Jon from the airport. Whilst they went off excitedly we went to Puzzlewood and Clearwell Caves in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Puzzlewood is reputedly the place that inspired Tolkien to write The Hobbit and the Middle Earth of Lord of the Rings. It was fascinating but very cold and I have to confess that I moaned quite alot – OK alot according to mummy and daddy.
Puzzlewood
Middle Earth
Raglan Castle
The following day we went to Raglan Castle near Monmouth and pretended to be medieval knights – I only moaned a little bit.
Raglan Castle
Taking a break from the Knight shift
Walking with a famous person (that I’d never heard of!)
On the way home we stopped off at Symonds Yat where we bumped into Julia Bradbury who had just finished a canoe trip down the Wye for Countryfile. She told me that she’d been walking since she was 6 years old so I should get walking seriously now – that’s a lot of moaning I imagine. Julia was very friendly and boy could she walk. Daddy and I could hardly keep up with her as we walked back to the car.
A bit about Emily
Finally, Emily now has a blog of her very own. It’s called the Butterfly Blog but there is nothing to see on it just yet. If you think updates on the Bathtime Blog were fleeting then you’ll have to be very patient for updates on Emily’s view of life – Mummy has taken responsibility for helping her write it. I forgot to mention that Emily recently celebrated her 1st birthday.
Happy Birthday Ems
Bye Arnold
Finally, I am sorry to announce that daddy’s beloved cocker spaniel Arnold has died at the grand old age of 14 and 3/4 – he was never quite the same once Nanny died last year. As much as we’ll miss taking him out for walks, none of us will miss the smell (wet dog might be great for Mike Wosalski but not for me).
My pal Arnold
Here’s a picture of Arnold a few years ago. Believe it or not that’s me looking less than happy to be strung up on the door frame. Thanks Mum.
Posted by Isaac @ 12:25 PM
Monday, 16th November 2009
On Friday 13th we laid nanny to rest at St Mary’s in Hellesdon. Although it was a sad occasion it was also wonderful to share memories of her life with friends and family who loved nanny. The celebration service was lovely; we sang nanny’s favourite songs and friends read tributes to her. The chapel was full to bursting, with possibly 400 people attending to say their own goodbyes and to support our family.
The following day we returned to St Mary’s during a rare moment of sunshine on an otherwise blustery and rain sodden day. Here are a few pictures of Nanny’s final resting place.
Flowers from Taylor, Lydia, Emily and me
Thank you for all of your kind words and support
Posted by Isaac @ 12:02 PM
Saturday, 31st October 2009
On Friday 30th October 2009 my Nanny lost her struggle against cancer. She died in hospital with Grandad and all of her children beside her. Nanny is now with Jesus enjoying her new heavenly body. We all miss you so much Nanny. Thank you for all the fun times we had together.
Love Isaac and Emily
Marjorie Ellen Cate 26.01.1940 – 30.10.2009
Posted by Isaac @ 6:18 PM
Wednesday, 16th September 2009
A proud mum on my first day at school
What a summer it’s been. Busy busy busy. In many ways I’m glad it’s over so that I can get on and concentrate on my studies. Yes, I’ve started school. Who’d have believed that the little lad eating the icecream on the first entry of the bathtime blog would now be embarking on a scholastic journey that will take me to the very top (of something).
"Here's looking at you kid"
Emily’s Growing!
Of course I’m not the only one around here who’s been growing up fast. My little sister Emily is not quite so little now. At 7 months old she’s establishing herself well in the family and it has to be admitted she is even more cute and cuddly than me.
"Can I help you?"
"cute and cuddly boys, cute and cuddly"
Mum and Dad have been very busy over the summer holidays as well. Mum, with the help of a few others organised the Gt Witchingham Village Hall fete which was great fun. It helped to raise lots of money and brought the community together. Dad came 3rd in the Marrow competition.
Village Hall Fete
Norman and Liz
Mummy and Becky, fete organisers
Marrow in the Barrow, 3rd prize
But Dad’s been obsessed with something else throughout the summer, since the Spring in fact when he decided to have a go at building a wall, yes, a wall, my Dad. Not just any old wall, but a wall to make Hadrian think twice about starting. Well, I thought I was determined but no more so than Dad who brick by brick, block by block, stone by stone has nearly finished the thing (in about the same time it took the Chinese to build their wall).
Still, he looks rather proud of his accomplishment. Bless him. Go on, indulge yourself Dad.
Don't lean back too hard Dad
"Did you actually use that spirit level Dad?"
So, that was our summer folk. Until next time, adios
Posted by Isaac @ 3:10 PM
Thursday, 16th April 2009
40 years ago my Gran and Grandad got married. Here they are just moments after completing the deed. Didn’t they look happy?
Where has the time gone?
On March 6th we had a party to celebrate their ruby wedding anniversary and all the family and a few friends gathered together to remember those 40 years. We played lots of games most of which involved reminiscing about the past.
There were loads of funny photographs on display and you had to think of a witty caption to go with it.
Here is just one of the pictures to give you a flavour
"This is all very nice but did anyone bring the key?"
Incidentally, we were also celebrating Gran’s **th birthday – so a great excuse to stick a balloon or two on my head. I don’t know what happened to the other 58 balloons? Whoops, sorry Gran.
It was also the first opportunity for Emily to meet many of my friends. Nic and Jon will be particularly jealous that Marlene got to have a cuddle with her before they did. Sorry! Marlene was rubbing her hands with glee.
Opportunist
If it’s any consolation Nic, Emily threw up shortly afterwards – though I suspect because she got rather greedy with her milk than for any other reason.
We all had a lovely time and send our congratulations on a wonderful achievement.
Love Isaac
Posted by Daddy @ 9:30 PM
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