SPONGEBOB LEWIS

A few weeks ago at school it was the end of half term party, with a 'funny' dressing up theme.

Lewis decided that he wanted to dress up as Spongebob Squarepants so he and Tony set to work over the weekend creating a costume. Here is their creation:

When Jasmine saw it she wanted to try it for size, leaving Lewis to do his

impression of Patrick Star - Spongebob's best friend:

GREAT NEWS

I am soooooo behind on blog posts I almost don't know where to start, so I will begin with some great news.

As many of you know Lewis recently sat his Grade 1 Clarinet exam. I am now pleased to announce that he has passed with Merit - a fantastic achievement. Well done Lewis.

No photos of his certificate yet but here is one of Lewis practising recently:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE & SMURFS!!

Yesterday was Julie's Birthday and so a trip to Nonna's was in order today to celebrate the occasion. Here are Lewis and Jasmine helping to blow out the candles:

Whilst at Nonnas it was also a time to help clear out the loft, plenty of stuff going back many, many, many years. For me the best find of the day was Tony's collection of Smurf's. Mum and Dad you may recall 30 years ago me asking for you to fill up with petrol at the National Service stations, because they were the ones giving away Smurfs. For some reason you didn't and so this has obviously left me scarred for life as I was soooo chuffed to find Tony's collection I have cleaned them up and claimed them for my own giving them pride of place on a shelf in the lounge. Happy Days.....

CRICKET SEASON

Return to school for the summer term this week also saw the start of the cricket season. This was not a game that Lewis had really played before and although he enjoyed it, he decided he needed some practice. So with Daddy back at last from San Francisco and the sun shining what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

EASTER HOLIDAYS

The last 2 1/2 weeks have just flown by. Easter Holidays are over and Lewis is back to school tomorrow. As usual I have not had a camera to hand (or even remembered the i-phone camera in my pocket) at all times, so here are just a few shots from the holiday activities:

An Easter Egg hunt with Jasmine:

A game of Monopoly at Grandma's house:

Even a trip to the supermarket is more fun when you

can scan the items yourself using your James Bond / Buzz Lightyear gun!!

Chilling out at home, still loving the Cars:

Making his own sandwich. I wish the chosen filling was

a little more healthy.... Cadburys Chocolate Spread:

Hanging around at the park:

Bowling. A firm favourite:

ROCK STAR DAY AT SCHOOL

Last week it was RAG (Rise and Give) week at Lewis' school. There were many different fund raising activities taking place from cake sales to paying £1 for a fun swim in the school pool at lunchtime.

There was also a Rock Star Mufti Day (again another £1 - last week did seem to cost us a fortune). Here is how Lewis went to school - Elvis Presley style.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN LONDON

Last Saturday we made the most of the fact that none of us had anything planned (a rare thing these days) and decided to take a trip to London. Our first stop was Madame Tussauds. Tony and Lewis had never been, and I haven't visited for about 30 years so it had changed quite a lot!! Lewis enjoyed picking out some of his favourite characters:

His name sake Lewis - followed by the chance to drive an F1 simulator race

I never knew Shrek was quite so big

One of the few pop stars that Lewis actually recognised

After Madame Tussauds we boarded the Underground and went south to visit the London Aquarium. The last time we went here was when Lewis had broken his arm and he was keen to return.

This was Lewis favourite tank, what could he possibly be looking so scared about?

The shark tank - so big, it was very impressive, we could have all sat here for

hours just peacefully watching the sharks and other fish swim past.