80 years old

This past weekend Lorraine and I went to Donegal with mum and dad, to celebrate mums 80th Birthday.  Its no mean fete reaching 80 years.  We had a very enjoyable time, been places we had never been before, plenty of eating and shopping.  Stayed at the Kees hotel.

Another Birthday cake

Dad was 81 on Saturday, Elaine baked a very nice cake and the kids helped to blow out the candles.

Sarah, Nathan and Mum & Dad

Mum and Dad got their first introduction to Sarah, Dad had been putting this off due to his treatment and even so was still a bit causious.  Granny got a wee nurse and then we all went to The Anglers Rest for a lovely lunch to celebrate Lorraines #Birthday. (the hash tag denotes a number I am no longer allowed to disclose)

Pensioners Christmas Dinner 2009

It's hard to take in that it is a year since the last Pensioners Dinner. There was a mix of entertainment this year some familiar, some old favourites and some new blood. The dinner was good as usual as were the spirits of the seniors in attendance. As usual Richard made the trip up to help out. Oh and father Christmas mad an appearance as well.