Pizza Making & More Canoeing with the Norfolk Folks

The past weekend was a very busy one but a very fun one as well. On Saturday we had a lovely family BBQ at Auntie Nicky’s as Steve, Chris and Leyla were visiting in order to build some access ramps for entry to the house. This gave the kids (and me) and chance to test out Nicky’s new pizza oven and I have to say it is really good. Holly was first to use it and thoroughly enjoyed making her own pizza. Unfortunately once it was cooked she decided that she didn’t want to eat it so I had to eat it for her. Honestly the things you have to do as a father!!!! Joshua also made himself a pizza but he used a wrap type base rather than a full dough pizza base.

 

Later on Saturday, Leyla had a sleep over with the boys at our house and all I can say is we must have tired them all out as they were all sound asleep in about 10 minutes.  Layla and Josh were first up in the morning so after a quick breakfast and then a cycle around the shops, we decided to take Chris, Steve and Leyla over to the Chelmer for a spot of canoeing. It made me realise just how much the boys have progressed with their rowing when you get to see Leyla trying it for her first time!!! Needless to say it was a slow leisurely row from Boreham up to Papermill Lock.

 

The weather was great though and we had a really good canoe and then a nice picnic by the side of the river. Once we arrived at Papermill Lock we let Leyla experience the scrumptious chocolate cake that the tea rooms sell whilst Chris and Steve enjoyed their infamous strawberry cream scones. So all in all a very fun filled weekend, but also a very unhealthy one in terms of food consumption!

 

Master Chef class as me and Holly start making the first pizza for testing Nicky's new pizza oven.

 

 

Holly spreading the tomato base.

 

Concentrating hard as she strategically places her toppings on the pizza/

 

Looking tasty.

 

On goes the cheese and its ready for the over,

 

The finished product, yummy.

 

Unfortunately Holly didn't want to eat it though.

 

Joshua was next to get his wrap pizza made.

 

Not for vegetarians!

 

 

Leyla and Holly tried on their new dresses for Zoe's forthcoming wedding. Just beautiful.

Then Leyla decided to show Holly how to stick balls down her shirt so she had big boobies!!!!

Later on Sunday we enjoyed a picnic at Papermill Lock and did some canoeing.

Joshua with his choccie cake.

Tina and Holly chilling by the riverside.

A nice picture of Brandon, Leyla and Joshua taking by 3 seater out for a row. Good job my repair from last time seemed to hold out!!!

 

Joshua tried going out with Leyla and lost all patience with her rowing and eventually told her to stop and let him do it. Not very supportive or encouraging!!!