On a visit to the local farm, the kids could cuddle the small animals - from the right, Rosie and Issie have two very docile rabbits, Bethan is watched with interest and Max is pondering what mischief to get up to next. 

We went for a walk down the lane, and met this friendly chap. The kids decided that any dog bigger than Mummy was to be approached with caution, but he was a big softy really. 

This is Rolly cottage, where my parents live near Shrewsbury. It's a wonderful old house, with beautiful gardens and in the middle of great countryside.  

We all went to Shropshire to stay with my parents for the Easter break, and our friend Kate came along with her two children, Rosie and Bethan. The kids had a great time, and we all enjoyed relaxing away from home. 

Correct on so many levels...

I was standing in the line at Luton, 6am, waiting to be allowed to join the scrum for seats on the Easyjet flight. The guy in the next line was reading one of those 'for Dummies' books.

It was called 'Winning at Internet Poker for Dummies'

you can buy it here....sigh.

Issie had an extra guest at her party, a five foot high Mickey Mouse, he was a big hit with everyone shorter than him 

There was a Mickey cake with lots of candles 

Sunday was Issie's 3rd birthday, so we had a party on Saturday for some little friends and their siblings and helpers.