Palmer Mansions

Most of Lucy's Christmas in Hull has been spent, quite naturally, with Daddies family. But Daddies best friend Matt (see here and here) also hails from Hull and his folks still live there. So it would be rude not to visit Clan Palmer even though Matt not back in Hull this Christmas. Dr John looks slightly surprised by Lucy's arrival.

Diana gets in on the Lucy action.

Then is was Alex's turn for a go with the Sprockmeister. He has certainly improved his baby handling technique since his last effort with Lucy.

Finally Dr John says goodbye once Lucy has been wrapped up for her return trip.

Alex slides by

Our most excellent mate Alex lives in Brighton. Clearly his Sussex ways were not working for Lucy. His amusement was almost equally matched by her distress.

But like anyone else who has met Al, you can't help loving him. So even though he employs the worlds most unconventional baby holding technique, it worked and she calmed right down. She even gave him a big beaming smile when she went to bed.