Further North Again

We took to the roads and headed further north into Scotland, further north than we had travelled in this country before (well, I've touched on northern ports in a previous life pre-children but you know what I mean). The drive along the western side of the Cairn Gorms was spectacularly beautiful. It did help that the sun was shining to welcome us into Scotland. 

We headed for Sarahs's, one of the original Brit Bee members, who previously lived in the less accessible Shetland Islands but now can be reached by vehicle, no ferry rides required. And there was Molly Moo too. 

My girls loved Molly Moo. Okay, I loved her too and the girls loved Sarah - but Molly Moo and my girls were especially attached. Whilst we were there Sarah had a birthday. It wouldn't be a birthday without cake so Emily took charge of the making of the cakes and Helen took charge of the decorating. I may have taught them how to do all this kitchen stuff but they sure the hell surpass me now. 

And Molly had her first cupcake. 

I think she liked it. 

Of course it wouldn't be right to visit and not bring a gift with me, so I made Sarah a hoop. 

I loved making this hoop. In fact, I loved it so much that I may feel obliged to make another one. 

We had a fantastic time at Sarah's and it was hard to leave. Sarah said she would like us to return some day. I think we would love to go back. 

Susan