Chantal went up to Leeds on Friday to spend a couple of days with the Claire, Bess and Florence (and, for a few hours, with Si). She left before 7am to be up to Leeds by 9, in time to join Claire and the girls for a trip to the cinema to see Moana, the latest Disney animation. Apparently, it is about a strong willed daughter of a Polynesian Chief. I’m not entirely sure that the women in this family need encouragement to be strong willed. From my perspective they are all quite strong willed enough already.
Si is in South Africa for a wedding later this week, and Chantal, Claire and girls took him to the station to catch the train to Manchester airport on Friday lunchtime. Dave, Si’s Dad, joined the four ladies for dinner on Friday afternoon. Dave has responded well to treatment for cancer, and to everyone’s relief is in remission. We all wish him a full recovery, and hope he will be fully fit before too long.
Yesterday Claire and Chantal took the girls by train int0 Leeds. The girls had been so good at school that they both received book vouchers for their achievement – always trying their hardest in everything they do at school. Only two awards per class are granted, and so they have done really well! They both enjoyed choosing their books.
More photos are in “Our Recent Photos” (as a slide show)
Technically we live in Oaktree House, but sadly the tree had to go.
We now have a thriving Oakstump at the front of the house.
