After getting back from Ireland last week Monday, we kick started the house renovation work with the scaffolding going up ready for the new roof and pebbledash removal.

Unfortunately Ellen also managed to catch chickenpox from somewhere, so no preschool for her for a few days until that cleared, which fortunately was only a few days. After that we had some really nice warm days and got the paddling pool out as well as a few beach visits.

Last weekend we had Paul, Carol, Lozzie and Jo down for the day. While the girls headed out into Portslade for their manicure, we chilled out at home enjoying a couple of beers in the sun, in between keeping an eye on the kids :) Then on Sunday we headed over to Lancing Beach for lunchtime pizza at Perch.

Been quite an active June, and nice to see the initial progress on the house and things moving along!