Day 330 The first birthday

Today was youngest daughters birthday. Yes she was born just a few hours shy of my own birthday. This was her first ever birthday and for those of you who have read my blog will have seen pictures if her develop and grow over the year, a longer write up if mine and youngest daughters birthday weekend is to follow but here is a picture just for today....

Day 329 birthday

Saturday was my birthday, and while there was plenty to do it was nice to relax with the family and enjoy some fun time together, my daughters bought me a cup they felt summed me up...

Day 328 birthday prepping

It's a busy weekend this one. Firstly it's my birthday tomorrow (I accept cheques for those of you who wish to celebrate this) and immediately the day after it us youngest daughters 1st birthday. So today it is all go, the kids have been bundled off to school and nursery so me and Ginger are spending the day prepping.

When we woke up this morning we realised we had people coming on Sunday for daughters and yet not enough cups so they could drink tea and coffee. So we've had to break out the back up, novelty cups. I'm sure they'll prove a conversation starter at least on Sunday.

Day 268 Magic Mike

Daughter came home today from school with an invite to her friends birthday party. Her friend will be 5, and the party is with magic mike. Now I know there's been a movie recently released of the same name, I just hope there's no mix up when she goes....

Day 166 End of an era

Tonight saw the marking of an end of an era. Some 3 years ago I embarked on my career with a well known fitness establishment at a club based in Leeds City Centre. Recently it was announced that that specific club would close. So tonight a party was held for staff, former staff and members. It was a small affair but a nice one as it have me opportunity to catch up with familiar faces. The club holds many fond memories, I learned how to be a manager there and met many lifelong friends. I have so many happy memories of the place and would dare say it was the place I was most happiest in my professional career so far. The club closes at the end of the month, it will be a sad day, but I'd rather focus on the memories of all the staff and members. The great nights out, the banter, the practical jokes and the ever present professionalism....