So much to do!!!

Well, it's been a rather looooong time since I last posted!  This may be because we have been rather busy!  
Well, where do I start?  We went to visit Angela, Paul and Esther for Angela's birthday.  We had a lovely day up in Chelmsford, and had a lot of fun together.
What ARE these "strawberry" things?!

Having fun with Grandma and Grandpa (singing "there was an old woman who swallowed a fly" - she thought it very amusing!)

At the park for a walk!

Next, it was many last minute preparations for going over to Northern Irealnd for Stephen and Lydia's Wediing!

 We had a brilliant day, and a lovely few days in Northern Ireland, catching up with family.

The happy couple a few days before the wedding.
Stephen and Lydia with Mum and Dad.

Taking the weight off my rather sore feet - the shoes felt ok in the shop....!

 We spent the Sunday at David and Claire's house - thank-you Claire for a lovely day!  

And, I got to go to Church in the evening, with JUST SUSANNA!  

 Robert stayed at home with the other 3 who were rather tired after a busy Wedding the previous day.  I got to stay out for supper at David and Claire's too!  It's amazing what becomes a treat when you are a mother of 4!

The journey to and from the wedding was made a lot smoother by a friend - we had in-car dvd players for the children - so much less of the "are we there yet" syndrome!  Hmmmmm, maybe a Christmas present idea for the children?!

Since we returned, it has been fairly much back to normality - trying to finish off school work to have a summer break.  Due to the nature of Joshua's school being book-work based, we are trying to finish the current book in each subject , before having a break.  

Bethany is keenly sitting looking at books, eagerly awaiting Spetember when she starts school!  She can't WAIT to read!

Ahhh yes, we also had the addition of a new NEPHEW!!  Born on the 4th of July (will he be the "independant" type?!?), weighing 8lb 2oz, was Joseph Andrew Cordle - JAC!  I am still waiting to be able to see him, so photo's will follow, hopefully very soon!  Jo was able to experience a much better labour, and is very thankful to the Lord for an easier delivery.

I'll try and not be so long in adding more news!