Playtime!

Before rain stopped play today a group of boys managed to get outside to ride their bikes, and skateboards.

Rory has grabbed the scooter.  

Gwilym is pleased to have his matching socks that as Henry predicted were indeed knitted up for him last night!

Francis is thinking about riding the bike.  

Looks like Gwilym has abandoned the skateboard and headed off to ride the tricycle that Bobby was riding.

You can't ride it like that.  Bobby tells Gwilym.

Why not?  It is easier like this.  Gwilym tells Bobby.

Henry and Peter discuss skateboards...

...while Peter gets ready to use his foot to get a little speed.

In the meantime James has decided to ride the bike Henry was originally riding.  It seems Gwilym and Bobby are still in discussion about how to ride the tricycle!

Oh okay!  Sighs Gwilym

He tries to get on the tricycle the 'proper way'.

See!  It is too difficult to ride this way.  He tells Bobby.

Bobby reaches out a hand to steady the tricycle.

Connor is riding another skateboard, whilst Daniel and Hamish are still in deep discussion.

Gwilym is still struggling to get on the bike...

I give up!  He cries. I just can't do it.  I told you it was easier to ride it the other way.

Bobby agrees with him.  You are right.  Do you want to ride on the back while I pedal?  He asks.

Gwilym hopes on the back of the bike and holds on to Bobby.  This is much more satisfactory.

Yeah go Bobby!  He yells.

Not in my ear Gwilym!  Remember you are just behind me.  Bobby tells Gwilym.

Hamish and Daniel look like they are getting quite animated.  I wonder if they are discussing the plans for the tree house.

The boys had a grand time outside and Henry's scheme of getting them all together in one place so they could start discussing the tree house building project worked as Daniel and Hamish started discussing ideas straight away.  As the rain started to come down they put all the bikes and skateboards away and sat down with some morning tea, paper and pens to draw up some plans.

Such a beautiful day to be out of doors.

Such a wonderful sunny day today, perfect for going for a walk...

Susan is taking her little baby for a walk in the fresh spring air

The birds are singing and all is good.  She is especially happy as she is wearing her first ever new dress!

Oh who is coming?

Why, hello Cora, isn't it a lovely day?

Simply beautiful, who have got in there?

Oh look, isn't your baby beautiful?

She is ever so good Cora...

Can I come for a walk with you as well?

Henry and Humphrey are off on a bike ride...

Emily is following on behind

Perfect day for a bike ride.

Christmas Day Fun!

The big surprise for the boys this Christmas was a bike.

Henry had asked for one earlier in the year after getting to ride one when he went to visit both Kendal and Sarah P.  I don't think he really believed he would get one and as such he was very surprised indeed and can't wait to have a ride on it.

I think the bike seat my have to be lowered slightly for them, but I can see the boys having a lot of fun with this bike, as long as they don't squabble over it and take turns.

Henry, of course like it especially with it being red, as red is one of his favourite colours!

Christmas day saw the boys having lots of fun.  My husband got a desk train set...which he set up on the floor around the Dinosaur Advent Calendar scene and Father Christmas...I think he better be careful though or the boys might lay claim to it!

Dinosaurs, trains, bikes and cowboy outfits...what more could they want?

Henry visits Fritz

Just over a week ago Henry went to visit Fritz.

They were both very excited and Fritz was waiting for Henry on the doorstep outside his home.

Hi Henry, Fritz says as he holds out his hand

Hi Fritz, Henry replies.  It is so good to be here, we have had a long car journey.

Come through Henry and lets go outside.  Fritz takes Henry through the house and outside to the garden.

So what would you like to do?  Fritz asks Henry.

I don't mind Henry replies shyly.

Shall we just hang around together for a little while then, while we decide what to do? Fritz asks.

Sounds like a good idea to me replies Henry.  Oh look here comes Rory.

Hi guys, what are you up to? Rory asks.

Just hanging around the boys reply

They start chatting together...

Look here comes Orlando, Rory says.

Orlando wanders over...  Hey guys, I thought you'd have the bike out by now

The boys go and get the bike and then spend their time doing what boys do best...inspecting it, talking over the pros and cons, pointing out various things, improvements, etc...

So dudes, whose going to ride first? Orlando asks

Henry!  They all chorus, knowing how much Henry wants a bike of his own.

Henry tries the bike out for size.

Hey look at me, I want a bike JUST like this one!  It is cool!

Henry rides off on it, completes a circuit and arrives back just as Rory wanders over.

Are you STILL on the bike Henry?  Surely it must be my turn now?  Rory asks.

Reluctantly Henry gets off the bike and gives Rory a turn.

Be careful Rory Henry calls as Rory rides off.

I will replies Rory...

Oh dear....

What has happened here?  Running repairs?

It's okay, it was just the chain come off. Rory reassures the boys as he fixes the bike.  Orlando doesn't look quite so sure... Fritz is worried about his bike so has a go to test it out.

He does a couple of circuits on his bike and some tricks with Orlando and Henry looking on.  Rory seems to have disappeared, perhaps worried in case the bike hasn't been fixed.

Phew!  Tis cool lads, everything's okay.  Fritz tells the lads.

A little while later Henry is in his element!

A motorbike!  Wait until Mum sees me on this Henry thinks to himself....well actually maybe not on second thoughts, she would probably have a fit!

Hey there Henry, Caleb calls as he wanders over.  Choice bike?  Is it yours?  

No, it is Fritz's bike.  Isn't it just the best? Henry replies.

Rory wanders over to see Henry on the bike and starts chatting to Caleb as well.

Do you think Mum will get us one of these?  He asks

You gotta be joking Caleb says If MY Mum won't let me have one, you can be pretty sure YOUR Mum definitely won't let you have one!

Yeah such a shame, but still it is fun to ride while we are here.  Fritz is pretty relaxed about the whole thing, you'd think he'd want to hang around to make sure his bike is okay.  Henry comments.

I think he has gone to have some scones with jam and cream! Rory tells the boys.  I forgot that is why I'd come over, to tell you that afternoon tea is ready.

Yum, Yum!  The boys cheer together Kendal's Scones Super Delicious!