I am so sorry for not having written for ages but I have thought of you often!

It's been so busy for awhile with taking 62 children to Dorset for a week and then flying straight to Dublin for George's christening...what a fab weekend that was and so nice to be altogether but we really missed you and needed someone to help prop up the bar with because we all faded too early!!

When we came back from Dublin we had to pack the house ready to move which we finally did about 10 days ago! We hired a van and Dad, John and Pascal packed it all and unloaded it 3 times while I lay on the floor directing all the boxes!! I even got mum carrying boxes upstairs.... I think I managed one or two?!! You'd have been proud of me Tor!

We have no curtains (apart from the bedrrom) and boxes everywhere but we're very happy and it's lovely - can't wait for eveyone to see it! I just wish I was a millionnaire so i could afford all the things I want for it...John keeps having to give me a reality check!!

Term finishes in 2 weeks and I'm on my knees crawling to the finish line..with parents evening this week and putting on "Joseph" production next week..plus a school disco...am I mad?! Seemed like a good idea at the time!

I'm not actually returning to work in September as I haven't been well this year (I'll email later about it!) so the doctor advised me to take some time off.... so I handed in my notice and I plan to focus on myself and health and then do some supply when I feel ready! It actually feels great and I know it's the right thing to do...priorities change!

So I think that's all our news for now...still loving all the blogs and photos...you'll have to teach us the tango when you return!

Love you loads

Helen

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Am writing a message because Victoria says she is missing reading them! Well come off facebook and hotmail Tor and there may be more on here besides your mothers!!

Freaky weather. Hurricanes in New Zealand; snow in Argentina and Sun in England (just once!) At least it was dry on Saturday night when went to Petworth Park for open air concert. Names from the past The Bay City Rollers (actually remembered some songs - once they started singing); David Essex (despite loss of hair is still hot) and The Osmonds (including young Jimmy, who is not so young!). Ask Gill?! Surprisingly they were all quite good!

Dinner at the House of Commons on Monday night was good. Everyone told me to pull an MP - only managed a waiter!

Cant wait to read next blog and see photos. Hurry up Tom!

Some family news Tor - George has his first tooth! I am having Chloe and Christian to stay on Saturday and am excited. Wonder what dvd's we will watch?!

Love and hugs for you both. x

Can anyone explain that yellow ball thing that appeared in the sky today?

Yeah busy eh???

hi tom sorry i didnt write alot ive been busy sorry and mum tells me u want my email so it is [email protected]

so what have u to been up to in Agentina i will write to u soon promise love u both x x x x x x x

To all who live at No6 The Lime House.

Before I get bad press...i've been emiling you every Thursday, either you've not bothered to read them or my out- pourings (some very personal) are floating round in cyber space. Martians will be reading about my exploits a month ago!, wish I had shared them on the message board now.

Ah ha, just foiled your baby bros plans for some 'acid house party' tonight. As it happens it was all quite above board...but previous experience of teenagers (ie you and Carley) made me a little (ok, a lot) neurotic, and/or slightly jealous that they were going to have a fantastic time and all I was doing was watching The Elephant Man.

As I do not wish to send more emails to Martians can you please let me know if you have received ANY of my emails.

Will leave Jake to sort out the messenger thingy.

Love you and the purple couch. XXXXXXXXXX

Hi Vic & Tom

Just organising a team night out unfortunately you wont be with us, but we will have a drink for you.

We have your replacemnt Tom, bit of a popstar, resembles Gareth from the Office and is in a Indie Rock Band which is playing at the Pressure Point tomorrow night, so you have no worries you are still my favourite with the exeption of Dave and Dean. Hope your are still Vic's Favourite.

Wheres your tan Vic? Isnt it about time you relaxed on a sandy beach rather than all this sight seeing!! Matt is after seeing some of your white bits!

Love to you both Kim XXX

Just a quick one as I have sent Victoria an email having been well and truly "told off" for not contacting her for nearly a week! Who is the parent?!

Sorry to anyone else who likes the goss. Great weekend despite weather which is far too awful to talk about. Take away with work colleagues on Friday. Rod Stewart in concert at Twickenham on Sat. He was amazing and thinking of becoming a groupie all over again - shame he recently married for the third time! Last night (Tues) also went to Croydon for Corinne's birthday. Good fun despite not winning the pub quiz!

Love the latest photos Tom. Keep the blogs coming ..... how was the zoo on Sunday?

Stay well. Love and hugs to you and all who are reading this! x

Good Morning

Tor, can't access facebook so don't write on there! Hope you guys are still having a lovely time. Pictures look amazing.

Nothing exciting to write about here. I passed my first year Teach First with a very good (the best level!) Currently inundated with report writing, parents evenings and marking summer exams- so much fun!

Went out last night for Corinne's birhday. Was lovely to see everyone, including Faith and Lorna and they all sent their love.

Sports day on Friday which means a 12.30 finish- I'm straight off the pub!

Lots of love xxx

Look at the photos that we´ve just uploaded (as a sideshow works best). Better than Twiglets and twice as nobbly.

Is that a new top? It suits you. xxx

Lame, so very, very lame...no messages (but my own) to read !!!!

Hi, hope all's well in Argentina. Leanne is off to visit Paula in OZ on tuesday so meassagers may be sparse for a few weeks. Not much albion news apart from the signing of a forward Nicky Forester from Hull for £75,000. Meeting up with Carly next week for lunch in Brighton. Keep Drinking the beer while it is cheap! Can't believe it's been 2 months since i left u in Horsham. Take care, lot's of lovexxx