Busy Weekend

Crunching tackle

We had a very busy weekend this week.

First stop was a football match in Grassington - we had to be there at 9am so it was a very early start (earlier than a school day!).  The weather was OK - no wind or rain but we still froze and didn't warm up for the rest of the day.  The team did OK for the match.  The first team won the first match.  Tom played in the second team, they lost 1-0, but didn't disgrace themselves.  I just wish Tom showed some fighting spirit!

We headed to Keelham after the match for tea and a bun, did some quick shopping (replaced the pork joint!) and then went to the bowling place for Harrison's birthday party.  It wasn't an official party (Tom was the only boy invited from school) just an 'afternoon out' we were all sworn to secrecy (it is difficult - Harrison is the eldest of 4, they don't have a huge amount of money to splash around on birthday parties, and its hard to invite some of the boys from school but not all.  Harrison and Tom are, I think quite close - even though most of their out of school interests are completely different, they have the same temperament)

Bowling party

It wasn't warm in the bowling alley!  The kids had a good time though - I think Tom won, but can't really remember.

Well-dressed elf

We headed home, had baths and showers.  Matt and Tom then went out.  Tom had a sleepover at the Bickerstaffs, whilst Matt and Janine headed to watch The Wedding Present (an indie band from his formative years) in Kendal and I headed to Lynne's for a chilli tea with the girls.  A good time was had by all, in fact I got home after Matt!!!!!

Dave Gedge - looking delighted to see me

Sunday morning, we picked up Tom and then headed to Wigan where we met up with Jude and Craig at Miller and Carter for a steak lunch (and so I could hand over some Lily Pad Bakery goodies).  We pushed the boat out and had a very very lovely dinner.  Scallops for starter and half a Chateaubriand steak for mains.  The others (including Tom) all had dessert too!!!!!!  We headed back via Barton Grange.  Was a good day out.