Category Archives: Family

The Weekend

Posted on December 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

This weekend started, as ever, with Friday Night pizza although this pizza was made with the help of Oli. Oli was a star and really good, we have him again next Friday, so here’s hoping that we have as much … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on December 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

Passing Strangers – Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan This is one of my mother’s favourite songs and it’s her birthday this week. It’s more than just one of Ma’s favourite songs though, it’s connected to her growing up and her … Continue reading →

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Eight Years

Posted on November 29, 2012 by nicdempsey

No word today. It’s the 29th. Eight years. Still miss him. The godchildren and I are going to spend the afternoon together and then Michael and I are going to have a martini.

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The Weekend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Friday I worked from home. This was great because it meant that on Friday night I got a head start on making Oli’s birthday cake with the specified Mickey Mouse theme. Making cakes are fine but I really suck … Continue reading →

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Oliver James…

Posted on November 22, 2012 by nicdempsey

Today is Oli’s third birthday. It’s hard to believe that this small boy has only been a member of our family for three years, it seems like he was always here and no time at all. Which I guess is … Continue reading →

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Boom, Bang, Whizz

Posted on November 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

Fireworks on Saturday night. What better way to commemorate an attempt to blow up Parliament than with a bonfire and fireworks. Although I am very opposed to the burning of Catholics and the Lewes parades scare me. Look, I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on November 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

The Weekend started on Friday night, not with pizza and wine but with a haircut at Jane’s. It’s always good to see Jane and the kids but by the time I got home it was 9.30pm. I made the fatal … Continue reading →

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Biscuits

Posted on October 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Friday night Oli, Ma and I made biscuits. Oli was responsible for rolling and cutting out the shapes! He was very keen on the bell and the moon shapes and squashing the dough together!   I love cooking with … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on October 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

The weekend started on Friday afternoon. Ben and Laura went out to celebrate Ben’s birthday by seeing Level 42 and Ma and I got to babysit Oli. Ol is at the stage where Mummy and Daddy going out is deeply … Continue reading →

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The weekend

Posted on September 24, 2012 by nicdempsey

Saturday started bright and beautiful, for some reason the church at the end of the road had put up bunting. I set out for Watford with lunch with the family. I seem to spend all my time waiting for trains … Continue reading →

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