Auntie Knows Best

This little monkey was meant to be asleep. Instead she was sat up in bed writing in her diary with her toy pandas next to her and her black-and-white-wanna-be-a-panda-cat next to her.

This morning we went to the first half of church before heading into town to take part in the Proclamation of the King. It was fascinating to see the announcement of the new King read out and everyone had to reply God Save the King in French! All very interesting.

A spectacularly beautiful day again today so we headed to the beach for a little bit of sea time. Perfect.

The local cider farm collects apples from people for several Saturdays over a few weeks in September.

We took our baskets of apples and swapped them for a couple of bottles of cider and a handful of change. It was a good way of using up the apples before they went manky.

We also went for a lovely walk this evening. It was so warm and beautiful. Gorgeous

Today’s harvest from the apple tree. More to come I think.

Back to school for these two today – year 4 and year 5. They are growing up so fast and they are certainly ready to head back into school today.

The sadness of the day was the announcement that Queen Elizabeth II died this afternoon. She was the longest monarch and an absolutely amazing woman. She will be much missed.

Such a cute puppy.

Like a teddy bear.

I know that Eric loves The Mister most but it is shameful that he is even blocking my space in the bed now!

Me and my girl.

She both infuriates and delights me.

Home to a mountain of washing and a pile of healthy food.

The holiday is over!

Time to go home. A day boat and comfy seats.

Back to reality. Shame!