Power is Back!

Date: February 14, 2008  Author: liz  Category:

I am pleased to say we’re back with full power ahead!And we are full steam ahead with painting Tomás’s room. We have done the first three coats on the walls. We have done the ceiling and the door so we are left with the skirting boards, the window frame and the last coat of paint on the walls. We have decided to go green this time and not the traditional blue. Not because we don’t like blue, in fact it’s just the opposite as we have blue in the lounge and in the bathroom so we feel it’s time to change. Having said that the pot of green paint is scarily bright looking so we’ll see if it remains or not!

Other than that we are…okay. Mike is having trouble with his right leg. According to the doctor he has “irritated his sciatic area”. What he said to it I don’t know…. But seriously, he is in alot of pain and I’m sure would appreciate your prayers. Tomás sprung out in a rash which has steadily spread across his whole body and hasn’t been sleeping very well the past couple of nights. The doctor thinks it’s an allergic reaction to food but which food I don’t know so I’m playing it safe at the moment. He got given some cream as well so we shall see how he goes.

I am well though on a brighter note! I’ll get some photos taken of the room. We forgot to take some of it before we started so it will have to be half way through so until then!

No posts, no pictures, no computer

Date: February 4, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

Hi all,

Just a little quick update. Our computer’s power supply died last week, hence the lack of blog updates from us – but do not fear mike is on the case and we should hopefully be back up this week. Power supply is being ordered today and hoping for it to be delivered “manana” – see you on the other side!

Other than that we are all well, started painting Tomás room at the weekend and we are now sleeping in the living room again 🙁 But that just gives more of an incentive to finish sooner.

Until next time.

Mike

Am much better thankyou

Date: January 24, 2008  Author: liz  Category:

As you may or may not know I was a victim of the norovirus last week and I can safely say I do not remember being so ill before! It was the worst thing I have come across for a while but I shall spare you the details and say I’m much better now :).

However because of this we haven’t been up to much. We did visit another church last Sunday as Mike was asked to lead worship. It was a baptist church in Angel and made a nice change. Tomás was abit unstoppable at times wanting to be everywhere but he enjoyed himself! He really likes going out and about exploring.

The Shofar Church

Date: January 13, 2008  Author: liz  Category:

Well I am pleased to say with no natural daylight and being in the basement room we slept in till 0830 this morning and Tomás did not miss us one bit! The smell of paint however was a little overwhelming so I think we shall need to leave the door open so we don’t both wake up with splitting headaches.

Today we enjoyed a visit to our friends church in Tooting. It’s part of a network of churches (www.shofarworld.com) which originated in South Africa. We very much enjoyed it and liked the enthusiasm the people had for the UK. It was very refreshing and a blessing and the preach was excellent 🙂


These piccis are for our Brazilian family and friends. Although It’s grey and cold, it’s summer indoors! We thought we should at least encourage him to wear his little havaianas 🙂

It is finished. The basement photos.

Date: January 12, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

After much pain and painting we are glad to inform you all that the basement is now finished (except for the alcove bit and the radiator pipes) and carpeted! In fact we are going to be sleeping there tonight! Thought you would like to see finished product.

Another Tuesday – the photos of the basement

Date: January 9, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

These are photos of the basement just after the builders had finished it – prior to us decorating it.

Another Monday, another post

Date: January 7, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

Hey all,

The beginning of the week and one wonders what news I can share with my beloved friends. Well, there’s a few things I can fill you in on. We are finally at the end of the basement decoration saga – after 4 coats of paint on the walls & ceiling we are close to completing this task. The carpet is due to come this Saturday so everything has to be done by then 😉 All that’s left now is one wall to paint and then the skirting all around the room. So hopefully by Sunday we should have a fully usable extra room with nice soft carpet on the floor. I can’t wait. Pictures to follow.

Tomás as always is doing well, having some unusual waking up times in the last couple of days, but nothing a good cup of tea and 8 hours sleep can’t resolve. 🙂 We are in the process of reducing his day sleeps to just one a day and hopefuly that will help him continue to sleep through the night.

This is my 2nd week back at work and everyone is back – we are firing on all cylinders! Anyway, must dash – see you all soon.

Mike C.

One Semester of Spanish – Love Song

Date: January 4, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

I was sent this video a few weeks ago and I thought it was well funny, so I decided to share it with you all. It is described as: “Learn how to romance a girl with one semester of spanish put to a catchy song.“

Enjoy!

Happy New Year! Feliz Ano Nuevo!

Date: January 2, 2008  Author: mike  Category:

Well the New Year is finally upon us and some of us had to return to work yesterday. I have to admit that it’s been a nice break with xmas in Solihull & a very quiet New Year here in London. Not to forget a little bit of DIY also – not too much though. So what have we been up to I hear you say? Well, in November we had the privilege of going to see Delirious at a small intimate gig in Mayfair.

Tomás as always is growing up to be a right little star with lots of energy all the time & now walking around everywhere. He continues to be a very happy baby as you can see below:


And then as you know Christmas we spent in Solihull and New Year together with Andi & Cheryl (fancy dress-check out the photos).


Well we hope to keep you all posted with news of what’s in store for us in 2008. See you soon.

Welcome to the London Blog!

Date: December 29, 2007  Author: liz  Category:

Hello and welcome to our UK blog! We found it so useful while we were in Spain that we have decided to keep it going and yes we know it’s taken us along time but hey – time and technology- what more needs to be said?

We hope you have all had a good Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. We went up to my parents (liz) for a few days and enjoyed some good food and company as well as pressies. Tomas enjoyed the Christmas tree decorations the most followed closely by his presents. However it has to be said that it was the male members of the family who enjoyed Tomas’s presents more than he did! What’s that saying about men never really growing up?

The big milestone for us though was buying Tomas his first pair of shoes! He’s been walking for about a month but we wanted to wait for the sales until parting with the cash. It took him a couple of hours to get used to them but he looks very grown up now – ahhhh And of course he turned a year old on 17th Dec so thank you for all your cards and pressies. We had a little party for him with some other babies 🙂 I’m just seeing what photos we have…

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