Really pleased with how these are looking... they are all pickings from the Puente Romano Hotel garden (shhh!)

We love our spring bulbs.  The smell of hyacinths is Spring to me.

a bit of baking...

Willow's makeup still interesting.... doesn't this just remind you of Richard's mannequin photos that he won the Age award for?  That's what I think of when I see this.

Studying the form guide for the Grand National

Last Sunday at Palm Beach with the girls

Willow and William, a day on the beach on Tuesday.  They had not seen each other for ages.

Willow's riding is improving plus she has grown 3cm so she is now riding Duende, Chocolate is no longer the favourite

Spring has sprung!  Out come the cushions.... these poor cane chairs get a belting during the winter.  I really need to give them a coat of TLC.  We got them for nothing too!

Our long legged 3 year olds!

Rascals!

See the snails Ela?

We have just returned from our annual few days skiing holiday in Sierra Nevada. It is only 2 and a half hours away, just past Granada. I always say the same thing, it's not really a holiday, it's more like boot camp. Absolutely exhausting! Especially now Willow is so heavy. When she gets tired she still wants me to carry her so that's 20kg plus a pair of ski boots that I have to carry, often with my own skis as well! The hubby loves it... it's something he looks forward to all year so I have to grin and bear it! I do enjoy skiing but it's hard work! Willow had her first lesson this year. One on one with Joanna, an English girl who was particularly good with children.  She worked for Jonathon at the British Ski School. Willow was fast asleep on my knee in the cafe at the time of her lesson so we had to put it back an hour. Apparently she spent half the lesson calling for me but was starting to chat by the second half. I watched her from above on the chair lift and she was doing really quite well. She keeps talking about Joanna so I think she enjoyed herself.

We were delighted that we were able to find a ski suit for Willow at the car boot sale in Benahavis the Sunday before we left, for 2€ (thanks Danny!) plus a fleece jumper for 1€ then on the way up the mountain stopped at a supermarket and picked up some mountain boots for 5€ so her entire ski outfit cost us 8€!  Definitely the only bargain of the trip.  Apparently Sierra Nevada is now the most expensive ski resort in Europe.  I think we will do France next year.

Tiara, Poppy and Willow enjoying an alfresco picnic

3 Wise Monkeys?

Willow taking Poppy and Lisa for a walk on her favourite pony Chocolate

Dressed up for el dia de Andalucia

Willow, aspiring make-up artist?

My gorgeous ones outside our apartment in the gorgeous sunshine

Well accessorised as usual

...making our Valentine's

Is this the largest pom pom you have ever seen?

Another portrait by Willow

A sensible dinner party...

Poppy and Willow, so cute...

Dia de la Paz!

Willow's nursery celebrated last Sunday's International Peace Day on Monday. They did lots of different activities and had to throw any violent toys they may have in a large bin at the gate and have them replaced with a new toy.  Of course Willow doesn't have anything, possibly a light sabre if we were pushing for a new toy...  Here are some pics, so cute...