| It seems like ages ago, but we had a great start to the year on the Haine’s Farm. The cows, the rambling farmhouse, loads of space and kids playing together. The boys say their favourite part was a ride across the field in the back of a 4x4 truck |   Fastest in class Knockout Smile |
 Daniel’s 8th  3 year old driver! |
Daniel had his first go at rock-climbing |
  Ian’s 4th Daniel in Real Digger! |
On Ian’s birthday, we finally made it to It was as cool as we hoped, the boys had a |
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Lucy found a great way to commemorate ten years since her Dad died---when she joined her friend Tricia and three thousand other runners in Cambridge who raised money to help those with cancer. Lucy was excited about getting all 3 Boys into school full-time. Although she finished working on the committee @ the nursery school, she’s found more than enough to keep herself busy. |
 Lucy & Tricia after fund-raising run |
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In the summer Ian learned to ride his bike without stablisers (US=training wheels). Dad was so proud, he made a “stabliser cake” and invited loads of friends to join us for a picnic and party to celebrate. The summer was dotted with long weekends and “mini-holidays” to places like LegoLand, Dinosaur & Adventure Park. Seeing the boys “crabbing” between huge boulders @ the seaside was priceless. |
 Herbert (Bill) 1915-2004 Lucy’s Grandad Bill died this winter. We will all miss him, but none as much as Granny—who would have celebrated their 64th anniversary this month. |
 Our respect for the folks who run the boys school, Mayfield Primary, was confirmed and strengthened when we saw how everyone rallied ‘round and worked together after the school building suffered from a major fire!   Skater-boys |
 Birthday Boy |
Simon’s birthday party was one of the best. Invite some student friends Original Birthday party |
