Welcome back to a new year of blogs from Ireland and Europe. Last year finished with a bit of a bang as we celebrated Christmas (twice!) and New Year in England. Kirsty and Richard and Sarah and Chris and their…
Christmas lights in Dublin
Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again… Well no, actually, it’s only mid-November, but the sparkly Christmas lights in Dublin have already been switched on by eager store-keepers. We went to Grafton St last Sunday night about 5pm and the…
Sarah and Vee in Dublin
Last weekend we had a great time with Sarah and Vee, visiting us from London where they are currently living. Well done you two for giving up a weekend to visit an elderly aunt and uncle! Sarah was still buzzing…
Another busy weekend
We have just had a hectic long weekend babysitting our two grandsons who live in Hove, near Brighton. Their parents were attending a wedding and at the last moment their local babysitting arrangements fell through so it was SuperGrandma and…
The Harp’s Progress
Before we left for Ireland, Pip said that she would really really like to take her harp. The problem was that she already had two full suitcases, a third suitcase sent separately by courier freight, plus 9.9kg of carry on…
Grandkids Gallery
Had a great time with Angus (3 years) and Dominic (4 months) while we were in Hove for the week.
Sundays with Alex
Fiona writes: On Sunday Alex woke up early and cried so I had to go in because he was cold and “couldn’t find his blankets” (they were about 2mm away) and then I stayed in with him for the last…
I think I’m ready now…
Ready, that is, for the room in the Home for the Elderly and Confused that my children have thoughtfully provided for me: I wanted to share that for our wedding anniversary on Monday we’re booked into Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant in…
Dominic Denny Bourn
Born at 12:50am on Wednesday 22 February 2012 in Brighton, UK. Our newest family member, a brother for Angus, both of whom we look forward to seeing in June when we visit.
The Birthday List is now online
This is a site containing the dates of birth of all descendants (and their partners) of Logan and Ysabel Bruce. At last count there were 8 children (ranging in age from 66 down to 50), 25 grandchildren (from 39 down to…