A lot happened...

even though you didn't see anything on here.

Apart from the usual reasons for not posting I am having a bit of trouble with the camera I recently bought (second hand). It's quite alright for outdoor photo's, but indoor ones often go blurred or everyone has red eyes, even though I use the special function for 'no red eyes'. It kind of takes the fun out of taking pictures. So I'm hoping that one way or another Santa will find the fundings to get us a good and slightly better camera. I've had a little word with him and he says he's going to have a think about it.

Having said that, not all went wrong. Here's an update:

We don't go to a lot of home ed groups anymore. Our children have come to an age where they arrange their own activities in and outside home ed circles. However, Myrna and I like to go to the Art Group sessions once a month. There's always some really good things to do and then there's of course the all important socializing...

Myrna wet-felted this rainbow picture at Art Group...

I have the least pictures of Myrna as a baby, but I'm making up for it now. I only rarely get the chance to catch the other two on camera, but Myrna and I still do a lot of things together. Here she is getting ready for a big solo performance (seven songs!!) in Dalston Church in one of the Cumbrian Young Performers Concerts.

Myrna's boyfriend Austin has a very peaceful influence in our household ;). Normally our three cats can't come anywhere near to each other without fighting, but when Austin is around, they'll all want to be close to him and then even fall asleep!

Myrna and Tasha, looking ready to party...

Board games are the new pastime when the Scotgang is over on a Wednesday. Here some of them are playing Carcassonne, with Ken playing his heart out, too.

Owen's best friend John was made to look like a Japanese warrior (???)

We still go and see our friends who foster cats every now and then. A few weeks ago they phoned that they had two litters of kittens, so Myrna and I were there in a heartbeat. Unfortunately most pictures didn't come out, but I'm sure these two will give you an impression of their absolute cuteness.

This little fellow wanted to be with Myrna all the time and slid from her shoulder into her hoody, where he seemed to enjoy himself.

Anna Lynn regularly babysits her friend's two little ones. I like it when she takes them to our house. So does Austin! Any excuse to get the building blocks out...

And even though Austin says he's scared of little children, the feeling doesn't seem to be mutual. Here's Anna Lynn's goddaughter - nearly nine months old - using Austin to pull herself up to stand on her own two feet.

A rare change to get a photo of Owen. Here he is on the Remembrance Parade. I'm sure you won't have any problem finding the most handsome cadet in the picture :).

Not only the human members of the family are over the moon when one of oma's packages arrives from Holland! Here's a big thank you from Mushu, Mum!

Asha loves to be in Owen's room. When his door is closed, she'll lie in front of it, begging to be let in. Who can resist?

Our next door neighbour had bought new carpets and wanted to take her old ones to the landfill. She thought they looked too scruffy to pass them on to someone else. Luckily, I caught her just in time! We put one down in the living room and the other one fitted nicely in front of Owen's bed.

As you can see, it's well appreciated and it really looks as if it's made for us! Looking at this picture, I realize how many pieces of furniture etc. were given to us. We would have an almightly bare house if it wasn't for generous people!

And this was taken yesterday, on Anna Lynn's 19th birthday. This is the only picture she allowed me to take....

Well, that should've brought you up to speed, more or less. Hopefully it won't last this long till the next post!