Pink and Tiss

Pink eyes Lucy's new T-Shirt with some suspicion. Why is she sporting Gallic apparel?

Well - it is because Mummy has just run a 10k race in La Belle France. Specifically the Foulees de la Rouge Flamande in Bergues. So of course she got Lucy a present. Daddy got a present of some Belgian beer. Mummy knows Daddy well. We also got to share some magnificent french bread and cheese after Lucy had gone to bed. Yum.

Mummy arrived home to find that Aunty Tiss (provider of many of Lucy's favorite books) had popped over for a visit. Here she is bonding with Barney.

And here she is bonding with Lucy. Lucy was astonished that her Aunty was so clever as to get her a Madagascar T-Shirt. Librarians are a canny lot.

Pwayground with Lorna

Lorna* is giving Lucy a solid push on the swing. Wheeeee.

Lucy loves her new winter coat. "I'm a little bear"

The little bear leads Lorna*, Mummy and Stewby on a rocking horse ride.

High five Mummy!

*All pictures of LC approved by Mummy. Don't shoot the messenger.

Climbing on Mt Pink

Lucy and Pink are playing.

Lorna and Pink give Lucy a good tickling. "Anothergain tickle" says Lucy, cackling like a drain. Lorna and Pink know how to amuse Lucy.

Then it's back to jumping on Pink. "Anothergain Pink"

Feather Boa

Za Za GaSponk loves nothing better than dressing up in her feather boa.

It's style darling.

Holly and Lucy

Marcus is entertaining Lucy at the Idle Hour in Barnes.

Holly and Ellen and Lucy and Mummy are having a great time.

Holly settles in for an afternoon in the pub. More orange juice please barkeep!

Marcus is excellent at entertaining the two little friends.

Lucy and Stewby

It's Halloween. Lucy seems a bit taken aback by Stewby's witch costume. Good job she hasn't noticed satanic Barney in the background.

But soon they are thick as thieves as usual.

Lucy tries out a ginger goatee beard.

All the better with a witches hat.

Sunday Roast in the Bib

Lucy looks angelic as she holds up a parsnip during Sunday lunch. But on closer examination - could she have put her entire Sunday lunch in her bib? She must feel very embarrassed.

Nope. Cheeky Monkey.

Mummy ignores Lucy as she loads up on more luscious gravy.

Lucy and Jerome

Lucy is spending the day with her little French suitor Jerome

They are both into swinging.

And sliding.

Temujin

Lucy cannot wait to meet Uncle Matt and Aunty Alexis's new baby - Temujin. Daddy met him tonight for the first time today and got these great snaps to show her.

What a cutie

With his proud Mummy

Does Matt look slightly chuffed?

Matt shows Temujin the Lucy Log for the first time. Journalism at it's finest.

Satisfaction

Frankfurters, chips and tommy ketchup. What's not to like?

Felt Tips

Looks like Lucy has been running out of paper for drawing on. Pragmatically she realised that both her leg and her trousers were excellent canvases for her art. A bath ensued.

Sleepy

Hair Dresser

Lucy takes herself to the Hair Dressers.

She has a great time. Everyone spoils her rotten. In fact they are so nice that when Mummy mentions that it is Lucy's first time at a hair dressers they miss understand and think it is her first ever hair cut. So they meticulously collect all the trimmings and put them in a special bag as a keep sake. Mummy doesn't have the heart to tell them.

They have done a wonderful job.

Well done Bruno & Tony (in East Sheen)

Hair

Lucy's hair seems to be getting out of control. Looks like we are going to have to do something about it.

Lucy Loves Pink

Lucy fancies a hug. Who will give her a big cuddle?

It's a Piiiiink!

It's been a great BBQ at Pink and Stewbies.

Lucy and Pink compare nose size. Pink wins.

Hanging On the Telephone

I wonder if I can remember Grandad's phone number? Press Press Press.

Hello Grandad. How are you? I was just wondering if you could do me a favour?

Can you send someone to get me down!?

Butt or Nut?

Lucy is examining an exhibit at Kew Gardens. At first glance it would appear to be a rhino's butt.

Fortunately it is a nut.

Space Sponk

Ground Control to Major Sponk

Have we nearly reached Mars captain?

Obviously this was really Lucy in Climber creepers in Kew Gardens

Builder's Bum

Mummy is carrying Lucy in Richmond Park. At a little over 3 stone she is quite heavy.

In order to prevent hurting her back Mummy changes to the piggy back position. From this angle it all appears very lady like.

Less so from this angle. Still - Mummy needs somewhere to park her bike

Giddy Up Mummy!

Oh Deer!

Unsurprisingly, there is a Deer in Richmond Deer Park.

At first Lucy appears quite unconcerned about a "Wain Deer" encroaching on her space.

But just to check he knows who is boss, Lucy stick her tongue out at it.

The "Wain Deer" appears unconcerned.

Pen Ponds

Mummy and Lucy are walking around the beautiful Pen Ponds in Richmond Park.

Lucy is wearing her special Pirate welly boots.

Lucy gets Mummy to carry her expanding stick collection

They watch the wildlife on the pond

Goose has spotted a Goose!

Bracken

Mummy and Lucy are having an adventure in Richmond Park

Mummy leads them into the bracken

The path is getting a bit smaller

Hang on Mummy - where is the path!

Lucy takes charge. Come on Mummy - I'll find the path.

Don't worry Mummy. I watched that Ray Mears. I'll get us out.

I done it Mummy! I rescued us.

Mummy and Lucy have an Ice Cream

Mummy and Lucy are enjoying an snack in Richmond Park. Mummy has an Ice Cream and Lucy has a Lolly.

Lucy Likes Lollys

Nom Nom Nom Nom

Sand Pit

Lucy is playing in her sand pit

I'm going to build a sand castle!

Mummy and Lucy have a Drink

Mummy and Lucy are playing by Barnes Pond. Throwing bread to the ducks and swans.

Lucy has had enough of Charity. She wants a drink.

Lucy cracks on with her Orange juice.

As soon as Lucy's back is turned Mummy cracks on with her "juice".

Windswept Lucy

Mummy accidentally took us to a windy beach for our holiday. It was very windy.

Lucy makes the most of it walking around Robinson Crusoe style.

But this is not a nice sunny day for a beech trip.

It's all a bit windswept

Drag Sponk

Mummy is drawing pictures with Lucy's new Felt Tip pens. Lucy seems distracted. What is this new game that Aunty Lorna has invented?

Drag Sponk!

It is not the most sophisticated of games but Lucy loves it.

Lucy and Grandad take the Fort

There is a big fort at Belton House. It is really for older children so Grandad escorts Lucy around to make sure she is safe.

It's exciting.

After a while Lucy takes the lead. "Come on Gwandad!"

Grandma tells a story

Another trip on the train. Grandma and Lucy wave to their adoring public.

Grandma asks Lucy if she would like to hear a short anecdote.

"No Grandma! No!"

"...blah blah blah...fish and chips in Robin's Hood bay ... blah blah blah... oooh and it was lovely...blah blah blah...bus pass...blah blah blah..."

When will it end!

P.S. only joking

Climbing Frame

Lucy is on the climbing frame. Grandad makes sure everything is safe.

Wow! That is pretty high!

Daddy stands next to Grandad in order to look slimmer. Grandad, on the other hand loves to stand next to Daddy in order to show off his luxuriant mane and lack of a receding hairline. One all.

Swing!

Grandad is giving Lucy a push on the swing.

Lucy is quite amused.

Mummy gets in on the act.

What a push from Mummy! Luckily Grandad is there to stop Lucy just before she achieves escape velocity.

See Saw with Grandad

Hang on - surely Mr Newton would have some quibbles with this image. Lucy is certainly quite chunky for a two and a half but has she really reached equilibrium with Grandad?

Phew! Natural order is restored.

Bridge with Grandad

There is a bridge over the miniature railway.

Grandad takes Lucy onto the bridge so she can see the train go by.

It's very exciting!

Train with Grandma

Part of the reason that Grandma and Grandad chose Belton House to meet up was because it had loads of fun stuff for Lucy to do. This included a miniature railway.

Grandma is going to have a trip with Lucy and Mummy.

Lucy spots that Grandma is there

As soon as Grandma turns her back Lucy sticks her tongue out. Cheeky monkey.

Everyone is having a lovely ride.

Grandma and Grandad

Grandma and Grandad conme and join us for some top food at Belton House.

Mine Pen

Lucy brandishes her felt tip

Classy

Lucy has a ride on a monster!

And a big drink of orange.

Sea Creatures

Mummy is teaching Lucy about little sea creatures.

It's fascinating stuff.

Or is Lucy just looking at her reflection?

Otters

Still at Hunstanton and Lucy has found the Otter enclosure. Apparently the collective noun for Otters is a "Romp". It seems very appropriate for the cheeky scamps.

Lucy loves looking at them romping about.

This cheeky chap is having his tea

Penguins

We are at the Hunstanton Seal Life Center. Lucy loves the penguin rubbish bin.

But look - there are real penguins here!

But Lucy just wants the penguin bin.

Drawing with Dawn

Aunty Dawn and Lucy are going to do some drawing with her new felt tip pens.

It's a triumph!

Spaghetti

Lucy has learned to eat one of the most tricky food stuffs. Spaghetti. Of course if you don't get it all in your mouth first time then you have to do a bit of slurping.

Slurp Slurp.

Slurp Slurp Slurp Slurp Slurp Slurp Slurp!

Snooze

Lucy catches a little snooze before her lunch. Lucky we brough the buggy.

We are outside a museum on King's Lynn docks. Lucy has got the right idea. It was very boring.

Daddy takes an arty photo. Lucy slumbers on.

The Grand Performance

Mummy and Simon prepare for a spectacular show

Ali is amused that Damon does not have a chair

The start performance. Millie, Olly and Oscar dance to some popular tunes.

Everyone loves it. Except Lucy who ignores it.

Fish and Chips

As we all know, fish and chips always taste better at the sea side. The gang troff down on some fine haddock.

Quality

Despite being in the presence of a Church, Mummy smuggles in some forbidden Coca Cola (aka Tooth Rot) thinking that hiding it behind her bag will protect her from judgement.

Sandy Fun

Lucy loves playing in the "big sand pit"

She takes a break to watch the big cricket match going on behind her.

See soon gets bored of the cricket.

Lucy and Oscar have a little snooze after their beach exertions

Beach Cricket

Oscar is facing the demon bowling of his Dad Damon. He easily sweeps him for a cheap run.

Oscar almost give a catch to Simon and Milly who are doubling up as wicket keeper. Lucy is slightly more interested in building sand castles at first slip.

Oscars time at the crease is running short

But as Milly takes over on bat Oscar manages to blag bowling duties. He bowls a mean yorker.

Beach Fun

Lucy is having a paddle on Hunstanton Beach.

Milly and Olly join in

Oscar isn't going to miss out on some decent beach action

Holidays in Norfolk

We are on "holidays" in Norfolk. We are staying in a beautiful house but the furnishing is questionable. Oscar, Lucy and Olly sit on a terrible sofa.

Egg, ham, toast and tomato's for tea.

Olly has seen the light.

Lucy and Oscar look on in awe.

Sleep with Friends

Lucy has a snooze with some of her friends

Ducks

Mummy and Lucy are by Barnes Pond.

But where are all the Ducks?

Here they are!