Five years old already

 Seems like yesterday that James was the first baby to be born to our happy band of weirdo's. Now he speaks French better than any of us. Here he is with a solar powered light up Santa.

Below, assembling a balsa wood helicopter with Kelly and Louise - and below that. Andy - who was up at 5.30 to help his chocolate-cake fuelled boy celebrate.

 Claudinne and I are attoning for last night by having a salad and an early night tonight. Its possible - though unlikely - we will attend the geriatric gym class tomorrow. Please note our smart electronic noticeboard; its on the new bridge.