Before we left the Darwin sunshine, we caught up with Smudge & Erica.
Smudge & Erica with their cruise ship behind them.
Steve, me, Erica & Smudge.
We are on our way to the UK, to surprise our 8 grand children.
Orchids, Singapore airport.
Orchids.
Orchid gardens, Singapore airport.
We are greeted at the airport by Sam & Liz with this sign. Little did we know the full meaning of this sign.........
Turkeys in the oven??? Well it is Christmas.
2nd one in Poppy in her nativity play.
Poppy.
Steve & Sam.
Poppy ready for school.
Liz.
We surprised the 8 grandchildren when they arrived home from school, we hid upstairs. This was the only time the grand kids have been stuck for words!
However our big surprise was arriving back at Sam & Amy's, to find they had kept a secret for 9 months they were having Daisy the next day!! A big shock but an amazing Christmas surprise!
Daisy & Steve
Daisy
Lily in her nativity play.
The helter skelter - Nottingham Christmas Market.
Lily Nativity play.
Steve Nottingham Christmas Market.
The weather was very British!
Keavy & Liz - at the wooden chalet Nottingham.
Sam, Daisy & Amy.
Keavy having a little nap, Liz & Steve.
Sam and his number 6 child Daisy.
Lily & Poppy.
Poppy, Logan, Lily & Charlie.
Isla's Mad Hatters tea party for her 8th Birthday!
ISLE OF WIGHT
Sally's 2nd home.
Winter beach.
Coloured beach huts.
Bembridge pier.
Even the cattle look cold.
Steve & Sally exploring.
Country views.
The White cliffs.
Sally's house.
Taking the ramp to board the ship back to the mainland.
Driving into the ship.
Calm & relaxing.
Fishbourne.
The Creek that backs on to Sally's house.
The car on the front of the ferry.
Plymouth.
Christmas Day at the Evans house.
They have pass presents back system.
Mitchell pretty happy with his new phone.
Christmas day at the Dilkes house.
They have a piles system.
Kieran, Keavy & Preston.
Isla & Preston.
Keavy.
Liz, Isla, Keavy & Preston.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth fishing port.
Wandering around SouthSea Castle.
Passenger ferry.
Morning skies.
Isle of Wight.
The Creek that backs onto Sally's house.
Real Holly.
Peaceful Beaches.
Sally & Sally.
Osbourne House - East Cowes.
This house was built between 1845 and 1851 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This was built for a summer home and rural retreat. Prince Albert designed the house himself in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo.
Sally in the yellow room.
This is the size dinning table Sam & Amy need!!
The detail is incredible.
On a chain passenger ferry.
Still love the life boats.
Both trips to the Island of Wight to see Sally, were fantastic. We did several walks looking out over the country side, beautiful beaches, saw the steam train working and found some excellent pubs!
New years eve we spend in the hot tub (38 degrees). Most of all we just loved spending time with Sally and her home surroundings.
Blackpool
A long drive from the Isle of Wight to Blackpool, to catch up with Steve's army mate, Pinky who now lives in Claresholme, Canada.
Blackpool Tower.
14/20th Kings Hussar's mini reunion.
Pinkys dad found this picture - Steve at 17.
Steve at 17 whilst in basic training for the army.
The drive back to Nottingham
Pretty country side.
We had an amazing time in the Uk, it was fantastic to spend time with all the family, to see them all at Christmas time! Thanks for all the hospitality, use of the car and just being our family!x
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