Friday, December 21, 2018

Christmas Message 2018


Well, I've no idea where that year went. It feels like my feet have hardly touched the ground!

Just a very short summary of life this year and a larger version of the pictures that ended up slightly microscopic on the Christmas card!

We are all well and there have not been many big changes this year. The boys continue with many activities, various musical instruments, lots of dancing and some football. I still run when I can, but, without a baby to run with in a buggy, have not been anywhere near last years level. Mari took the opportunity to join the adult ballet class which coincides with one of the boys classes. She enjoys it a lot, except when they have practice pirouetting again and again! 

We wish one and all a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2019. We've almost finished 2 new guest rooms, so if any one fancies a visit then drop us a line!


The winter was long and hard, lasting until May when we went straight into summer!


Kai loves to help in the kitchen!


A day in the city with Mormor.


Summer holiday in Ireland, Fish spotting with Grandad in their pond.


We ran our first OCR (obstacle course race) this year. A military/navy inspired race spending as much time in the sea as out including swimming out to a war ship, climbing up it and jumping off the bow! One of the most fun races I have ever done!!!


Picking stones from the "field"! 


Three young runners at the end of Re-mila, a local race.

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Kris-Kindle 2018

For the 12th time, it's Kris-Kindle on the blog, and 13 becomes 14 with the coming of age of the next oldest grandchild.

This means we're back to couples, 5 of which are married, 1 engaged and 1 which is, errrr, siblings...

€100 for each couple, which each and every can decide to share or split (something the couple which isn't a couple will most likely do).

We've already decided to split our present, Mrs VL would love a new tooth brush and I'll be happy to get something for whatever is left.

So everyone, get hinting, let's be enthusiastic, energetic, humorous and don't leave it to long to get started.