Well Hello all and at LAST I have finally found a

PC that I can send you all my news . There is so much to tell I will not manage too much to-day as school has started and I am shattered .

I just want to thank you very much for your messages as they are needed ! I am doing well and would love to say how things are now but want to re-cap from my last blog so that all is in order .

The family :ie Emily

Stuart and Melissa are doing fine as well !!

Well I arrived in Long Island after a rather overwhelming week in DC and ready for some relaxation . A bit nervous at seeing Emily and how she would react as I had not seen her since 31st Dec 2007 .My fears were silly and this little darling took to Grandma very quickly . We are great pals and have spent many an hour at the swing park . I have been down the helter skelter frequently . How can you resist again Grandma again . I have a few bruises to prove it .

Sesame Place :

The second week we all went on our road trip to stay at the Sesame Theme park .We had dinner with Big Bird and friends and breakfast with Cookie Monster and friends . I know it is the childrens fun time but yes folks I had to have my photo taken with some of the guys .I must try and get them to you all . You will have a right wee chuckle .A great time was had by all .

Next we headed for Pensylvannia where we had a great evening meal in a food market !!! Every food you could think of and more was there to buy !! Brilliant . Then on down to Baltimore where a lovely lunch was had by the harbour . A lot of eating goes on !! Next to Melissa's grandmothers in Maryland where we were made most welcome . Thank you Ermalee .

And then finally to Virginnia for the final leg and install Grandma Love in her beautiful house overlooking the lake in 80 degrees of heat . Really tough .

Work . Exchange who mentioned that . I really really enjoy not working . However the shock was still to come !! And I will fill you all in on that one quite soon .Sorry about the gap at the beginning I have pressed a button and do not know how to fix it .

Bye for now and it will not be as long to keep you all up to date . Keep in touch Love to you all Helen xxx