53 years!

Today has been busy at work and a tad stressful at times. We're all gearing up for the summer school holidays which are fast approaching!

At 2pm Keith and I went to Beckworth and I bought my parents a lovely shrub in a pot and a voucher for afternoon tea. Sophie texted me to ask us to get her some cheeses and charcoal crackers as Laura is coming around to stay on Friday night. We spent £12 on three cheeses and a box of crackers - it certainly isn't cheap but the cheeses are very different and not readily available in the supermarket.

From Beckworth we drove to Kingsthorpe as Mike had texted us to say he was there. We parked in the car park of the Fox and Hounds and went in for a quick drink while we waited! He came in and was rather dirty due to the work he'd been doing but was very grateful for the pint of lager Keith bought him!

As soon as we'd dropped Mike off at home we went over to see Mum and Dad and gave them their gifts and cards. We sat in the garden for a while as the rainy morning had given way to a beautiful and sunny afternoon. Their garden's looking lovely and my Mum really enjoys spending time pottering about there. They were off out tonight for a meal at The Whyte Melville in Boughton to celebrate.

Keith had suggested going out to the Lamplighter to eat tonight so we left at about 5pm and drove home via the scenic route. Sophie was on her way home but was held up in traffic and didn't get back until almost 6pm. After a flurry of getting ready we all left and went into town.

We were able to park right outside and after getting our drinks we had a chat before deciding what to eat. It was great to be out as a family as it's been a fair while since all four of us were out together for a meal.

We chose nachos with veggie (was meant to be beef but they got the order wrong) chilli and garlic bread to start followed by chicken burgers, a normal burger and fish and chips. The food was as good as always but again, Keith was a bit disappointed with the beers.

We were all finished by 8.30pm and driving home and again I wanted to go out and patrol the fields in case the lambs got killed again. It was a beautiful evening and stayed light until well past 10pm!