So we managed to get everything sorted the week before we left for our vacation although the few days in the run up to leaving seemed to fly by with jobs and making sure we had everything to go away (I forgot my camera!) but we set off on the Saturday early.  We stopped for breakfast and so Little Man could eat and be changed of course and it was just at the right time.  We pulled off the main road into a little village and found a wonderful cafe and the food was lovely.  We got to the cottage around 5.00pm unloaded the vehicles and got everyone unpacked and settled and had dinner.

The first week Eldest, Partner, The Girls and Little Man were with us and it was a fund time if not busy with walks, swimming, visits, a little shopping and a special walk with some Alpacas down to the shore of Loch Ness.

The Family with the Alpacas, Partner now wants one in the garden!!!!

Eldest, who said his who was called Aero, was very funny!

The Highland Cows near the cottage.

Loch Ness, above and below.  We didn’t see the monster but took two of them with us!

The Walk along the shoreline.

Two weeks before our holiday Eldest had a virus and actually had time off work which is not like him.  Anyway on the Friday before they came home I started with a head cold which I usually get in the summer for some reason but by the time they left on the Saturday I felt dreadful.  Very long store shourt the final week of our holiday which was just going to be DH and I, so  a week together I was ill.  I went to the local Doctor before we came home and he did all the checks and I was okay it was a virus and just had to get through it.  Then to add to all this DH’s truck decided it was not happy and went into limp mode on the way home so it took us longer to get home than normal.  Unfortunately Youngest & Girlfriend couldn’t come up and see us due to work which was probably a good idea as I was ill!

I had Monday off as well but was back at work yesterday and got caught up on all the work.  Today has been busy too and I just now need to catch up with Eldest’s work and then everyone is up to date!  I am starting to feel better but have cancelled my appointments for this week and next just to be sure.

This weekend is the last long weekend in the UK and after all that has gone off in the last couple of weeks I have decided we are not doing anything over the weekend!  Although there are a million jobs we could be getting on with at home and in the garden I think we will take it easy!  The weather is supposed to be nice for once over the Bank Holiday Weekend but there is time for that to change.

Coco had a wonderful time on her holiday although they did say she was a little obstinate!  Of course we know this!!!  I had to use a before de-floofing photo as she has been too busy since she got back.  Blaze has been busy whilst we were away and the two of them are getting on well.

Friday evening we are all together as it is Eldest’s Birthday and we will be having a Takeaway   You never know we may be able to eat outside!!!!

Cannot believe that we are at the end of August almost and September is going to be busy for DH with announcing duties, which is great for me as I can get in my sewing room to sort out some quilting jobs I have to finish and planning my Christmas items to do!

I hope you lovely lot are having a lovely summer. 

Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx