Peppa Pig

Today we went to Merry Hill and when we arrived we discovered that Peppa Pig was visiting the centre. Unfortunately we were too late to get a ticket to have our photo taken with Peppa and George but we did get quite a good view. The girls believe Peppa and George waved just to them, so they were happy anyway!

It's Showtime!

Emilia recently had the opportunity to attend a holiday club called 'Showstoppers'. She had a great time, as did Esther who particularly enjoyed the song, a snippet of which is below!

Busy Times

It's been a busy time in the Scott household! Too busy to blog! It has been mostly good things (barring a regrettable incident with our van and a lamp post) which we have all enjoyed. The photos are from the Stourbridge carnival. The theme of this year was 'food'. Emilia and Esther dressed up as strawberries. Almost at the last minute Andy was asked to wear a Bananaman costume - he couldn't say no! The Church didn't win the main trophy this year, but we did win a smaller cup which Bananaman received from the Mayor of Dudley! It was a beautiful day, no sign of the thunderstorms from last year!

Emilia also celebrated her final day of Pre-School. They had a leavers' service followed by a Teddy Bears' Picnic, which started off fine and then in true British fashion the rain came and we all had to dash indoors! Although Emilia and her friend didn't seem too bothered under their brolly!

Adventures in our Bongo - Salisbury

After Easter we took a well-earned break to Salisbury. We were fortunate to have nice weather and a pretty and quiet campsite. We enjoyed walking into the city centre and wandering around the cathedral. We also had fun at Old Sarum castle, where we practised our archery skills (not very good!)

Emilia and Esther had great fun pretending to drive the van, although we don't think the other campers appreciated a few early morning blasts of the horn.

we've also just returned from a long weekend camping near Bournemouth for the annual Baptist Assembly. It was a good weekend, apart from a small matter of chicken pox.

Happy Birthday Esther!

It's the season of birthdays in our family at the moment! Esther celebrated her second birthday this weekend. She had a lovely day opening presents and eating cake! First thing in the morning, when we wished her a happy birthday she replied; 'Where's my cake?'! We also wish a happy birthday to Uncle Steve and our friend Carol and Katherine who all share Esther's birthday.

Opening presents and cards with a little help from someone!
Posing in her new outfit!

Blowing out the candle on the all important cake!

Happy Birthday Mummy!

Mummy recently celebrated a 'significant' birthday! Daddy surprised her with a trip to London, a nice hotel and a West End show (Billy Elliot). They enjoyed catching up with their friend Elizabeth, who then had baby Hattie the next day! They also enjoyed wandering around the sights of London, visiting the Queen (she didn't invite them in!), and browsing around 'Fortnum and Mason', but they decided againts buying the lovely green wellies (£245)!

Outside 'The Ritz' - across the road from our hotel!

In the Queen's front garden!

The Queen was in residence

Red Nose Day

In the spirit of Red Nose Day, Emilia and Esther wore red and took their noses with them to Pre-School and toddler group respectively!!

Honk honk!

Esther showing me where the nose should go, unfortunately her nose was too small!

Happy Birthday Emilia

You are now 4 years old!

What a busy but fun weekend, a birthday party on Saturday and lunch with Grandparents and Auntie Anna today!

Some photo highlights;

More snow!!

We've had more fun in the snow again this week. All the schools in the Dudley borough were closed today, giving us more time to play out. We went to the park this morning along with just about every other child in town, and then built a snowman in the garden this afternoon. We think this one is much more respectable than our last effort.