We have joined the Billinghay twinning....

...and tonight we have welcomed our French guests Véronique and Christophe. A lovely couple who have two boys Benjamin and Isaac's age, but who they've left behind for this trip... a nice break away! I've had a lovely evening chatting away in French... mmmmmm not sure that is what's supposed to happen! I think they're here to get an English experience!!! Oh well they're off ten pin bowling tomorrow before going around Lincoln. They'll be back for tea and then we're out to an evening of Europeen games....

Anyone read Northern lights?

Would this Dæmon (or projected conscience)be truthful to me? what do you think?
The Golden Compass film is coming out on the 7th December.

Fellowship

Thank you so much Chris and Su for welcoming us over to their's this afternoon. Bible study for us with the littlies playing lego and brio,as the older kids set about a task of writing a newspaper front page with story and interviews from a bible story they had read. We finished with some uplifting worship together followed by a wholesome meal. Time to ponder, learn, read, sing, share, encourage, guide, laugh... Great afternoon... when can we come again?

Athletics

The boys have just finished a three day athletics "worshop" with Norwich union star:track at St Georges college Sleaford. They have enjoyed it thoroughly, made new friends and tried their hand at new skills. An especially big Well done to Joseph who was awarded a medal for his good behaviour and achievements over the three days!The freebies were a bonus a snazzy T-shirt, a shoe/kit bag, sweat bands, gloves and a handbook. Will definately be looking out for the next one!

Big girl....

...in my big girl bed! It's great for bouncing on!

It's comfy and pink...

Ooh, just the right place to read my books...

BUT it's MY bed and I would like you to get off!!!

Thank you Chris and Su for Asha's old bed, and Su for coming over and helping me figure it out, put it together and let me take some photos with your camera!

Leah slept soundly all snuggled up... she took herself to bed and I had to change her there! She was also asleep before I finished giving Benjamin his bedtime cuddle!

Matthew's appt.

He's had bloods taken for testing and we have a follow up appt in 6wks to discuss the results. He has also been referred to a dermatologist.... not sure of waiting list for that! They agree he isn't "quite right" and is decidedly pale so for now they want to check if he's anaemic and if so why. Overall a positive meeting so now we pray for enlightenement and pro activeness and a short NHS list!

Farewell.

We said goodbye to the Dutch Stainsbys this morning as they set off home... we wish them a safe and uneventful journey... We hope they enjoyed their stay albeit not the holiday they were anticipating! Through all the sickness and sore throats at least the cousins had a whale of a time!

Emmerging from the depths of the duvet...

Three days up in bed, unable to eat or drink..... no D&V! just bad tonsillitis which then caused blood poisoning and kidney inflammation. High temps and sore joints all this with a housefull of guests!Upstairs in my darkened room I was unaware that Four Acres was turning into a hospital! Basically everyone has suffered with something at some point! high temps/ sore throats/ D&V.... take your pick.
Come on over! We like to share EVERYTHING!!!!
Taking it easy and trying to get my strength back (everything seems to take such an effort). The good side... one always has to look for one: I was 78kg on Thurs am. This morning I was 73kg! I know it won't stay off as I am eating again!but it makes me feel nice that I managed to get down that low!!!!

PS I must have been ill, is the general consensus as I haven't been online! I've come back to a VERY full mailbox.

The party girl

Looking a little peaky she soon joined in the party fun...

Happy Birthday Sophie! I had a great time and the "juice and cake" were scrummy. And what luck that I won the pass the parcel!

PS Thank you Heidi for the photos and a lovely morning.

Another one bites the dust...

Hot shiny eyes looking up at me this morning and in a croaky pityful voice "Mummy my head feels really strange.... can I have a glass of water it will make my head better"
Bless him Benjamin snuck in to bed after Tom's departure to London and has succumbed to this headache/high temp bug. Isaac who was bouncing around with his cousins last night suddenly isn't well enough for school! A compromise has been reached, I'll pick him up at lunchtime. Matthew however came down all ready and he is NOT going! Roll on ½term! Joseph holding fast so far.... will he make it 'til the holiday? watch this space!