It seems that after years of holding back we’re now embracing Halloween as a tradition after our first one last year.

Death & Tiffany Aching (from the Discworld novels)

Policemen, a pirate and the motorcycle magician.

Eyeballs

Addy the magic bike rider

First swim of the season, happy children and many more swims to come.

Addy even braved the chilly water to show off some of his new swimming skills.

Warming up after some cold water

Adam turned two today and we celebrated with a rainbow colours party

The day started off with some gifts – a helmet from us, a puzzle book from Granny, and a tape measure from Grace and Eli. He was very chuffed with the tape measure. He also got some rings and a trapeze bar for the jungle gym and garden.

Another highlight for him was the helium balloons which miraculously survived being carried around outside by a variety of children.

Eli was anxious for the friends to arrive – he had his lookout spot at the gate

Some wonderful friends joined us to celebrate

A rainbow party means a rainbow cake. Donné fought with this cake yesterday, but in the end it was delicious and the colours looked amazing.

And rainbow jellies which we all had fun making together

Singing happy birthday

Lots of love from his siblings

And a cute photo of George

A happy Sunday celebrating Adam, who is so full of life and energy, and relaxing with great friends.

Eli has decided that everything looks better in green now that he has his new goggles.

Some brother Lego building fun