I have just returned from Slough where I dropped my beloved aunty Sue at the station for her onward journey north. It was hard to say goodbye and we don't know where or when we'll see each other again - depends on where life takes us, I guess! I have so enjoyed spending this last week with her, and so has James!

Yesterday (Sunday) we spent some time at Savill Garden, a favourtite palce of ours. The weather wasn't great, a bit drippy, but we had brollies and wellies and we enjoed our peaceful stroll through the gardens. The feature at the moment is sculpture and we came across many interesting pieces dotted about. James particularly loved the owl and a jigsaw made of slate. He is still in the process of learning the finer points of art appreciation but nows know it is not the done thing to touch or walk on it!

After that we had lunch at the cafe -scones and jam and clotted cream for Sue and I and a roast for Marty. James just picked out bits of things - yorkshire pudding and scone and a sandwich and smoothie. He has so much energy at the moment he has to eat lots!

Sue wanted to check out a B&B near Basingstoke so we drove there and poked around for a bit. It was situated in a lane in a beautiful village with thatched homes and stables. James slept all the way there and all the way home! We arrived back into Windsor just in time to change and attend the Evensong service at St Georges Chapel. It was just lovely, as some of you know!

Sooon I'll go and collect James from pre-school and we'll have a quiet day together. This morning he gave Sue a big hug and said "I'll miss you so much".

Susie, me too!