I was working this weekend in the mornings and available for call backs [which happened sunday night] but took SB in with me on the saturday so we could go to a BBQ at a retired work colleagues. I think she was a bit bored sat in the office, but was very happy t te BBQ. He had hired a steel drum player – who was really good – external caterers and had lots of people i knew, and none SB did, but luckily the brought kids with them. so some nice socialising, chatting and great to see him so well since retirement. lovely afternoon.
on the sunday we were extremely happy to welcome the puddle family – yep, all of them 
. At first just merry and the younger 4, but max and fran joined after rugby. weather was lovely, chilled in the garden. the kids bounced on the trampoline and chatted. SB and Maddy talked as if they would never stop – sb has v much missed maddy since she went to school. BB and Josie took their usual pairing too, and loved being together. Bene loved our little tykes car – which had once been merrys! lovely to see them and to have them. I so miss that!
lovely