Time in the countryside

27-31 December - Spent 3 nights with our dear friends Louis & Dorrie at wonderful Moss Cottage.  Went on some great walks. Visited the Martin Mere RSPB Sanctuary. Also had one night in Manchester to visit the National Football Museum where Ben became a tv star.  He was participating in a soccer skills session and BBC were filming and interviewing kids and parents about possible banning of heading the ball for Under 10 year old kids.  Needless to say the thought of being on tv had Ben queuing up to say something, unlike his Mum who was very quick to say no thankyou when asked.  Was told it would be on BBC1 the next morning between 6am-10am.  Finally came on at 9-45am.  Recorded it using iPad and camera but unfortunately haven't found way of inserting clip on blog.

Walk through the woods with Louis                  

Woodpecker outside bedroom window              

With Dusty Duck at Martin Mere RSPB            

Ben & Louis up Darwen tower

Ben's CR7s from Sports Direct        

Learning to light a fire at Moss Cottage      

Holding Premier League cup.    

The FA cup

Fun coach at soccer skills session