Rosanna's (6th) birthday

Despite having a huge party in the nature reserve steading at the weekend, Rosanna insists on a celebration on the 15th September too

Granny's bedroom plays host to the birthday cake

Light 'em up

Am I really 6 years old?

Deep breath...

And they're all out

Downstairs to play pass the parcel

Eleanor & Sacha strike a pose

Pass it to me!

Not sure what this was all about

Still passing - who wrapped this thing?

All must have prizes

Granny settles in for her now traditional sunset bagpipe concert

David seemed to be getting the better of the tartan-pyjama'd octopus

Rosanna enjoys getting naked - always has

Ah, she was getting changed to help try and make Granny well again

What seems to be the problem Madam?

Heartbeat seems normal - don't look so concerned Granny!

tennis

Weekly tennis lessons in Brechin - the Williams sisters have nothing on us

Perfecting the forehand passing shot

Rosanna ready for action

Could be a home run...

Moving into the shot

Rosanna tries out her slice, watched by Willa, Lotte & Sacha

Change of Plans

Granny is still sick so Daddy checks us out of Repton School Dubai and we stay in Forfar to try and help Granny get better

Happy days - Mummy & Granny

The weather leaves a little to be desired though

Oh it's called an umbrella is it?

Ceilidh magic at the Bangers & Mash ball in the village hall. Granny is such a good party planner

Where are the girls?

There they are - wallflowers aplenty

New school uniform for Glen Lethnot Primary

Feeding Pollanna who must be over 100 by now (in Donkey years at least)

Umma (Aunt Emma) chauffeurs Tom & Hamish around the gardens

Annabelle has clearly been working out

(Great) Uncle David has a Pied Piper moment with his lawnmower

A Few Pictures of Summer in England

A weekend visit to Pops & Trish's house - the weather is almost like Dubai!

Although we seem more interested in Megsy's trampoline!













Striking a pose after face painting at the local school fete








And another...











Either Rosanna has shrunk or that's a big jacket












Rosanna's recent amputation didn't seem to be a problem for her

Is that perspective or is Megsy really that tall?

Pooh sticks at the nearby bridge

Back to London, post fish and chips at David & Pianna's house

Off to Berkshire to hang out with more beautiful (and taller than us!) girls Trixie and Scarlett

Yes OK , your legs are quite long

A Few Pictures of Summer in Scotland

The annual trip to Scotland thankfully comes around again in August

Looking warily at the weather as the Scottish border is crossed heading north. Maybe we could lose the shades Rosanna?

Och aye the noo - awa' 'n' boil yer heed

Christening the newly painted rowing boat - Mummy has it under control

Looking coy for the first trip out - Daddy you used to row didn't you?

Granny takes control of who goes where

Daddy chomping at the bit to show us some of his archaic wet-bob skills

Chocks takes us out for a cruise instead. Daddy says he is saving his energy for the 2012 Olympic Games. Yeah right.