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Grandma's Visit 2016

The girls paternal Grandma, Margaret, visited from Scotland, arriving on 27th April for 3 weeks. This was her first visit on her own since Granda suddenly passed away on 29th November 2015, and at 81 years old was very brave of her and very much appreciated by us all here in the land down under.

Arriving

Greeting her off the plane at the airport.

Margaret and her late husband George had made the trip 3 times before to spend Christmas with us, first time from 10th - 27th December 2010.


Dec 2010

Second time was from 21st Dec 2011 - 9th January 2012.


Dec 2011

Third time was 21st Dec 2012 - 8th January 2013, which was great as we got to spend Christmas and New Year with them both times.


Dec 2012

Enjoying the sunshine on day of arrival.

Wine time.

 
Putting her to work helping with the apple crumble.

Sharing a homemade smoothie.

 Eyes down for a game of Googly eyes.



On the weekend of 30th April, we decided on a spur of the moment overnight trip to Bicheno as it was nice weather. We left in the morning, making a few stops on the journey up to take photos and enjoy the scenery, we had coffee and ice cream at Kate's Berry Farm.


We stopped off at beautiful Coles Bay 












 And the Bicheno Blowhole, but unfortunately on that day it wasn't performing for us, between three of us taking photos, not one of us managed to capture the spray!


We stayed at Winter Sun Motel, Bicheno, which was very nice.




After tea, we went to the local RSL club for a relaxing drink, it had turned quite chilly by then.



Margaret loves Bowling so I had to get a photo of her standing beside Kitty.


We left to come home the following day, just taking a leisurely drive back.


Stopping at Buckland to stretch our legs. It was an enjoyable short trip that created great memories.



Over the next couple of weeks when the kids were at school, I took her shopping, we chatted, watched day time TV, went to bingo, out for coffee.



 And when the kids came home from school we played various games, cards, dominoes etc. Cerys even got her to participate in Face Swap, which they both found hilarious.



Enjoying the odd day out.

Sandy Bay.

Margate Train.


Snug.



She and the girls went bowling.



And played mini golf.









She was also here for Mothers Day, we celebrated by having a meal at The Claremont Hotel, it was really lovely sharing this special day.


The evening before she was due to leave, we went out for a meal at the RSL club.


Before we knew it the 18th May arrived and it was time for her to leave.


Saying goodbye to loved ones who visit is always hard.
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