Little Princes Visit Granny's Island

My visitors have arrived and we have enjoyed every second of their visit so far.  We have had so much fun catching up with each other, the sound of laughter constantly ringing in our ears is a joy.  Our eldest daughter and her little family arrived Saturday evening after a slight delay on the ferry.  We are cramming in as much as can while they are here.  Eoropie Park is always on the agenda for our Grandchildren they love the park built into the dunes.

There was a new addition to the park which made us smile.  The park is so much fun and brings the child out in us all, even for the most reluctant adult.

Grandad loved the trampoline before going onto the zip line, one of Granny's favourites.

We had so much fun on the skateboards, sitting on them initially...

Fun on the beach is a must with so many beautiful beaches to choose from.  A stroll along the coastal path was invigorating, scanning the seas for wildlife.  Enjoying watching the gulls and seas birds as they swooped down to the water.

The beach was the perfect playground as we were the only ones on it, hunting for shells and exploring the rocks and pools.

The weather has not been the best but as long as we are all together and enjoying ourselves it doesn't matter.  The excitement continues.

See you soon.

Easter Weekend

Thank you so much for all your comments, emails, thoughts and prayers.  We have both been overwhelmed by your generosity.  We have settled into a slower routine and Gerard continues to do well.  The hard work starts shortly with a 12 week cardiac rehabilitation course.  We are trying to get back to some form of normality, albeit at a slower pace.  Our holiday plans both with family and Florida have had to be cancelled but it will give us something to look forward to once Gerard is completely recovered.  I will try to catch up with everyone over the next few days and once again thank you for your continued support.

We had the most wonderful surprise, or rather I did as Gerard knew all about it.   On Friday  Victoria and her little family arrived on the doorstep such a wonderful way to celebrate Easter.  It was also to have a surprise  Birthday party a little early as I am going to be 60 next week.

A trip to Granny's means crafting.  This time decorating some paper mache eggs:

A ride on the horse:

Helping Grandad with the trains:

We did cram so much in as it was Mikes first trip to the Island, he like the rest of us fell in love and is already planning  the next trip.  We were blessed with some wonderful weather which is always a bonus, cold but dry enabling us to get out and about a little.  We became intrepid explorers, exploring the local area.  First stop Eoropie beach, we had such fun chatting and making plans for the summer as we strolled along.  There was so much to see and admire.

Eoropie Dunes Park was next on the list, just in time to join in the egg hunt.  A wonderful community event that the boys loved.

It certainly is one of the best parks that I have ever encountered, designed by the children themselves.  It was a joy to see the boys faces as they raced around on the hunt for eggs.   Our final destination was a beautiful cove before you get to the lighthouse at the Butt of Lewis.

A wonderful tour spent with wonderful people, a weekend that will not be forgotten in a hurry.  Lots of  amazing memories made to sustain us until we see each other again.  Not the quiet Easter I thought we would be having.  Did you get any surprises?

Once again thank you for all your messages and comments, I will catch up with you all as soon as  I can.

See you soon.