Silver Linings

We must have been doing something right; after a week of wind and rain the clouds cleared on Saturday and the sun shone for us.

We started the party on Saturday night with a barbecue. No one sneaked off inside to warm up and everyone from 4 weeks old to 80+ enjoyed themselves. But no sleeping in the next day. There were glasses and pots to wash, a marquee to dress and lunch to prepare.

By eleven o'clock we were altogether again in St Stephen Church to celebrate Isabella Beatrice's baptism. She was the star of the show - laughing and smiling, especially during the hymns. You can always rely on the Robinsons to fill the church with music.

Then back to Strickley for lunch, toasts and generally sitting around in the sun. At last we managed what we've trying for months to achieve - a family photograph with children, parents, grandparents and even dogs!

And now it's back to reality - back to school and work. The marquee is back to looking like a rather plain tent. The balloons have been released into the sky and the recycling bin filled with bottles. The fridge is still full of food, so no need to think about shopping or cooking for a while.

Loads of photographs and happy memories.