Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
An audience with the Dalai Lama
Sunday, along with thousands of others in nottingham, we had the opportunity to listen to the Dalai Lama speak about the environment. It was part of a week long lecture series that he had at the nottingham arena and sunday afternoon was set aside for children to ask him questions and do presentations of poems and songs they had written about the environment and their concerns. Sam had entered a poem in the competition but he didn't win, perhaps it was just as well, he would have been nervous reading it out in front of so many people.
The event was one of those once in a lifetime things, it isn't very often that you sit only 6 rows away from a world leader. He seemed so friendly and approachable and genuinely interested in what the children had to say. M and I both really enjoyed the event and while I think that sam appreciated the uniqueness of the occasion I am not sure that he got a lot out of it, mainly because he could not really understand what the Dalai Lama was saying. His english was very good but he is very softly spoken and even the grown ups had to strain to catch everything. He seemed a very wise and thoughtful man and Sam and I are going to now read up on his teachings and tibet and tibetan buddism.
I am glad that we went and I am glad that sam had the experience, it has broadened his horizons and helped him to understand what a varied and interesting world we live in. After the talk we went to the tibetan marketplace that had been set up, it was full of lots of interesting sights and smells-the food smelled delicious, if only we had had time to stay and sample some!
The event was one of those once in a lifetime things, it isn't very often that you sit only 6 rows away from a world leader. He seemed so friendly and approachable and genuinely interested in what the children had to say. M and I both really enjoyed the event and while I think that sam appreciated the uniqueness of the occasion I am not sure that he got a lot out of it, mainly because he could not really understand what the Dalai Lama was saying. His english was very good but he is very softly spoken and even the grown ups had to strain to catch everything. He seemed a very wise and thoughtful man and Sam and I are going to now read up on his teachings and tibet and tibetan buddism.
I am glad that we went and I am glad that sam had the experience, it has broadened his horizons and helped him to understand what a varied and interesting world we live in. After the talk we went to the tibetan marketplace that had been set up, it was full of lots of interesting sights and smells-the food smelled delicious, if only we had had time to stay and sample some!
Pull!
Tony & Christine brought a long rope camping and the children (both big and small) had a blast playing tug of war. The game went on for about an hour and at one point all the children camping on the field were involved. Not sure who had more fun, M or the children!
Taking a break
Sam almost at the summit of Thorpe Cloud. The moutain was littered with sheep and Rogue and Miko were both dying to be able to get a little closer to them.
Are you sure this is safe?
Sam and I crossing the famous stepping stones on the dovedale trail on our trip the weekend before last. Just after this we tried to get miko across and the poor baby was not very happy. She hates getting wet and felt very sorry for herself when she finally got to the other side! Rogue on the other hand willing jumped in the stream and swam across.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Almost there
Matt and Rogue heading up the summit of Thorpe Cloud-we all climbed the mountain but sam and I stayed just below the summit as it was wet and slippery and we didn't fancy taking the quick way back down!
The summit
Matt and Rogue on the summit of Thorpe Cloud. Matt is holding Rogue very tightly as just out of shot is a sheep with whom Rogue wanted to get better acquainted!
Cousin Zeldy at camp
Cousin Zeldy (the big brown one) had to go to doggy camp while her mom and dad went on vacation. Here she is playing with her friends.
This post was created by Miko and Rogue
This post was created by Miko and Rogue
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Climbing the walls
By the end of the session he was climbing like a pro. A future cat burglar or super hero-what do you think?
Preparing to climb
Today C and D took us to the home ed climbing group in nottingham. The boys had a blast and the instructor was extremely patient. He nearly lost it by the end though as three of the boys are warhammer mad (including sam) so that was all they talked about! Sam had a ball and is very keen to go again and for us all to go as a family. While he was climbing I was able to get in some too. I climbed with two of the dads and my arms now ache! I had fun and am keen to go again, it was nice to have a little me time.
Making a robot
This week at home ed group the topic was robots- so sam was in his element. Eoin, J's dad and Martin I's dad helped the children to make robotic bugs. Here is sam soldering his together. The bugs were a great hit, especially with our dogs who didn't know what to make of this thing wiggling across the floor!
Friday, May 09, 2008
Indiana Bones
We have decided to rename Rogue, Indiana Bones as he has spent the last two days excavating and burying the bone that nana and grandad gave him at the weekend. The new flower bed and veggie patch have been well explored for places to put the precious bone. It is now a disgusting black color-I just hope he doesn't manage to sneak it into the house and bury it in our bed-his usual bone burying spot.
future super model?
This was when he was still enjoying the walk. He ran out of enthusiasm as he got hungry and thirsty. We hadn't planned on being out very long so didn't bring any supplies-next time we will go well armed with drinks and trail snacks.
Mom & Dad as taken by sam
We went to Swithland Woods at the weekend and got totally and utterly lost due to lack of sign posts! It was a beautiful walk though and Rogue made friends with a cow (complete with nose touching) and Miko ran into her first friend, Gia the bull mastiff. She and Gia met at puppy class back when they were both much smaller!
new cousin
The puppies have a new cousin-her name is Issa and Dad and Amy adopted her about two weeks ago. She had a rough start but seems to be settling in well. She is adorable and no doubt already starting to boss around her very large afghan brothers!
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
stirring it up
Here is the monster making bread on on field trip to Green's Mill Nottingham last week. He had lots of fun exploring the windmill, grinding wheat, making bread and playing in the park. Rather than making a conventional loaf shape he made it in the shape of a warhammer tank! It got a bit crispy round the edges but he said it was very yummy.
smile
Sam and friends on a recent field trip to Wollaton Hall for a session on mini beasts. We had a great time, though I am not sure the bugs and creepy crawlies would agree!!
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