The weather was amazing this weekend so we got out and about as much as we could!
First we went to Wood Farm Brewery to see Corby Silver Band play in a contest. Andy joined as second bass a couple of weeks back. They were keen for him to play in the contest with them but found out that he needed to be a registered member of the band and it couldn't get done in time. So we went along to support and watch. It was a lovely morning with some talented musicians, including the euphonium player from CSB who won soloist of the day. When we got back we found out that CSB had won the contest too!
After watching the band we went home for a BBQ with the neighbours. We have been saying for ages that we need to get together. We had a great time sitting in the sun, having a few drinks while the kids played. They are an excellent mix of ages (Eloise is 6, Ava is 4, Issi is 3, Jack is nearly 3 and Madelyn is 2)
Madelyn and Issi squished into Jack's little tykes police car.
Sooooooooooo much dressing up to be done! Jack had scarpered with his dad and a ball!
That's what I call a BBQ!!
On Sunday we went to the local church in Desborough, St Giles'. Every Summer they do a 'Buckets and Barrows' display. Different groups from the community decorate a bucket, barrow or boot on some cases! The Desborough Childminders did one again this year called 'Full of Beans'. Each child planted a runner bean, decorated a pot/flower and put it in a barrow. It won the Children's Favourite category!
Sue and Madelyn out for a stroll in the sun.
I draw the orange man and asked Madelyn to draw one too... She drew the head then gave up, so I did the body. She then drew on the legs and arms, making sure they were long enough to join up with the body. then she put on the eyes and mouth. They are both on the body and the mouth is above the eyes... but still... if it's good enough for Van Gogh...
She also found a balloon sticker and stuck it on the top of the page. I said 'oh, is he holding it?' She peeled off the sticker and stuck it on the end of his arm 'He is now' she said xxx
