Catch-up times at the Hilton

Ok, so I will admit two things for the record----

First -- The past week has been one of the best weeks of Lynda's and my lifetime together, I mean how could it not be when we have all our family together--(with 4 noticeable absentees, one of which is having an 18th birthday today-- happy birthday Marnie)-- for the first time for many many years.

Second -- 3 days in the Hilton in Palm Springs is a great way for Lynda and me to chill out and relax -- on our own. Yes children , on our own-- of course we love you all -- but a week was perfect and now back to our time -- at least for a few days before we hook up with the British version of Sonny & Cher just in from a whistle stop tour of Vegas.

But of course , apart from catching ones breath , comes a catch up of downloading all the photo's yet to be shared--- Bet you can't wait -- and that is most definitely true of the 66 photos taken in the pool at the Tanque Verde \ranch on our last day there -- so here by general request-- at least I think it was are my choice of a selection----

2 real cool dudes and their Yia Yia

 

Ok, so that's the prelude to the swimming exploits of Nathan & Ethan--to go along with their travel blog a little earlier, now for some more of the story---

 Ok , now we are getting there, with Mummy & Daddy in the shots but where oh where is our Grandad----

 

 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACHOOOOOO

 Sorry--you think we are related---nahhhhh you don't look cool enough to be one of us---

 What-- you mean we are related as well-- blimey , i'm never gonna be able to remember all these people and names-----

 Now this one I know-- he's my dad and me and him are inseparable-- well , apart when we are with me mum-- she says when hes not there , he's out earning a coin--- I hope its a bit more than that -- has anyone told him yet how expensive it is bringing up classy kids who have expensive tastes

  Hey -- who let him in the picture----

  Ah , that's better--

  Finally-- the Grandad appears -- too much lounging around instead of getting into the pool to play with us----

 Here is Jack again getting into the show--- good picture though and he can certainly breath well without oxygen---

 Still under water Jack--doing well with holding your breath

 Now that's a clever \granddad -- managing 2 on his own----

 Well with a bit of help from our Yia Yia

 Yep Grandad-- I enjoyed it here as well

Oh , and Jack is still there holding his breath---great job Jacksta---

 

Ok , So that's it for the TVRanch, and the pool--- I have to say that it was truly magical being able to spend so much fun time with both the boys and over an hour playing ball and hoops with grandson Jack who is also such goon fun--when he wants to be .

 

So now they have left us and we have heard that they are now home--well we think they are -- and 2 are Kareokeing the night and day away in Vegas we have had a good 3 quiet hours by ourselves by the pool below and are just thinking about a first little wander round this place we have found below that----- 

 

With maybe a finish up with an early dinner in here---

 

YUMMY!!!!!!!