Harrys 2nd Birthday

Harry turned 2 this year and Mum and Dad had a birthday planned for him at home.  The 4th July 2014 was a Friday so Mum, Dad and Harry went out for the day and Dad treated everyone to a birthday lunch in Frankie and Bennys at Bloomfields.  On Saturday everyone came down to the new house in Donaghadee for Harrys birthday party.  Unfortunately Uncle Mark and Oma could not make the day as they were in London to welcome Nicole back home.

Dad and Grandad McGimpsey enjoying some of the great food on Harrys Birthday.

Uncle Ricky and Grandad Thompson chilling out

The girls all out the back enjoying the sunshine.

 Harry got a sand and water play table for his birthday just one of his many toys.

Dad still eating.  Check out the world cup flags and wall chart.  Dad was enjoying the world cup.

Harry had some decorations up as well.

Aunt Debbie came back from Scotland for Harrys birthday and here they are in the the front garden.

Harry and Grandad.

Harry playing with his new workbench, another birthday present.

Uncle Ricky helps Harry out.

Birthday Boy.

Gaggy hiding.

More decorations.

All the girls enjoying the sunshine.

Harrys Cake.

Mum demonstrating the new cake cutting technique.

Harry finds a new car to test drive.  Auntie Julie helps him out.

Ooooh electric windows

Vroom lets go.

A bit of chill out time.

Who is this rocket?

Its Uncle Ricky

Time for Harry to have a go on his new balance bike.  Another great birthday present.

Mum is back making cup cakes again.  These were lovely.

After all the party was over Mum, Dad and Harry took a few snaps for the history books.

Harry loved the balloons.

Over visiting Grandad the next day.

Time to cut the flowers with his new chainsaw.  Another great birthday present.

Out in the back garden.

Dad completes Half Marathon

On Friday 27th June 2014 - Dad ran in the annual Newtownards Half Marathon event.  Harry and Mum and a lot of the family came out to watch Dad run round the course.  Dad was very pleased to reach the end and completed the course in 2 hours and 5 minutes.  He also raised £395 pounds for the MS Society.

Happy before the race.

Harry, Ricky and Mum were at the start line to watch.

And we are off.

Only 13 miles to go.

Everyone drove round to the 9/10 mile marker and waited for Dad to get round.

Here comes Dad still going strong.

Feels like the finish for Dad seeing everyone there but time to push on, not long left.

Harry watches Dad head off on the final stretch.

Dad pushed hard on the final few miles to try and improve his finish time.

Dad crosses the finish line and is knackered. 2 hours 5 mins and very sore legs.

Harry and Nanna enjoying the evening and were there with Mum at the finish line.

Happy Dad with Harry and his medal.  Target achieved.

Dads mile times

Mile 1 = 9:45

Mile 2 = 9:35

Mile 3 = 9:59

Mile 4 = 10:01

Mile 5 = 9:23

Mile 6 = 9:23

Mile 7 = 9:36

Mile 8 = 9:42

Mile 9 = 9:30

Mile 10 = 10:04

Mile 11 = 10:10 (Slowest)

Mile 12 = 9:08

Mile 13 = 8:33 (Fastest)

Saturday morning in Donaghadee

Harry and Dad had a nice Saturday morning in Donaghadee. It started with a walk to the local shops. Dad walked and Harry traveled in style on his bike. Then we got back home and took the car to town and walked to the lighthouse and then to the playground. It was a lovely still and warm morning. Harry and Dad had fun.

Harrys room

Harry now has his bedroom finished in the new house. Its the first room to have a refurbishment.  Pirate theme and it looks great.

Harry has a fun day at Pickie

Mum took Harry to Pickie Park with her friend Jackie and her daughters Rachael and Lucy.  It was a lovely sunny day and all the kids had fun playing in the water splash area.

Harrys chair

Harry is enjoying his banana in his new chair.

Nice night for a drive

Harry had a nice shower and the hopped onto his quad for a wee spin. Cool dude.