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.

8th BIRTHDAY PARTY

Today was Lewis Birthday party, along with 22 other boys at Laserquest. Lots of fun was had by all. I even managed to sneak in an join in with the shooting, whilst Tony enjoyed his usual view from behind the lens.

Enjoying the wait with friends

Proving to be a great shot

Look at that concentration

The scoreboard from the first session. Mini-man heading the leaderboard AKA Lewis. This was also the 3rd highest score for the whole day so he was a happy birthday boy.

Time to blow out the candles

HAPPY 8th BIRTHDAY LEWIS

Today was Lewis' 8th birthday. I can't believe that the last 8 years have gone so fast.

He woke up at 5.15am - and was promptly set back to bed, that was way too early even for a school day birthday. So an hour later he came back seeking presents, this time we agreed.

Then it was off to school for the day. He couldn't wait for his chance to wear the birthday hat and as today was a day for Spanish lesson he enjoyed hearing a spanish happy birthday song from his school friends.

After school it was home for family presents (thank you's to follow all round), and then off to Pizza Express for tea. This has become an annual birthday tradition.

Here is Lewis blowing out his candle in his ice-cream desert

and here is the birthday cake that I have made for his party tomorrow

More photos to follow when Lewis has his birthday party with 22 other friends - all boys. Arghhh ...... I think I need an early night tonight to prepare.

Snow Days

Lewis could not believe his luck. One day back at school and then the snow came.

His school must be the only school in Surrey which was still 'open' but with only offering a limited program and finishing at 1.pm we decided that keeping him at home would not cause a problem. As usual Langley Vale, and especially Mannamead, are almost impossible to leave, but we did manage some serious snow fun.

Yesterday the Blake family were excited to be ready for snow fun

We met up with the Johns (Chris, Michael and Nicholas) and created a great snowman

Today I managed to get to work but Lewis and Tony set off for photography and sledging at Nonsuch Park.

Lewis proudly displaying his new sledge (Mummy saw it in Costco a few weeks ago and we had to have it - I knew it would come in handy eventually)

Off I go...

This is sooooo much fun