Harrys Baptism

Harry Dawson McGimpsey was baptised on Sunday 1st September 2013 at the Movilla Abbey Church of Ireland.

It was a lovely family service and lots of Mum and Dads family and friends came along to share in Harrys big day.  Harry now has one god mother Debbie and 2 God fathers Richard and Mark.

When his big moment came Harry was well behaved and when he was on stage in front of the congregation and the reverend asked 'Where's your cheeky face'  Harry was happy to oblige and at the end stuck his tongue out for good measure.  Everyone laughed and found Harry a funny boy with a great sense of humour.  Mum and Dad were very pleased and the day went very well.

After the service we took some time to take pictures to remember the day.  Outside the church stands a cross that was crafted by Mums Granddad so we thought this was a good place to remember the moment.

Nanna Thompson with Harry and the reverend in the background.

Mum, Dad and Harry

Mum, Gaggy and Nanna Thompson with Harry

Two God parents Ricky and Debbie along with Lisa and the star of the show Harry.

Nanna and Granddad Thompson with Harry

Mums friend Jackie and her daughter Rachael with Harry

After the service we all went back to the Stranford Arms Hotel who put on a great finger buffett with tea and coffee.  Mum had also bought a great cake for the day and made some of her special cupcakes. Both of which Dad enjoyed.

Special Cake

Lovely cupcakes

Harry was ready to eat.

The messy monster

Jackie with her other daughter Lucie

Dads Aunt Margaret, and Joan along with his Mum and there's Harry again.

Back at Nanna and Granddad McGimpseys house for some more photos.

Here is Mum and she is pleased with a great day.  Great job Mum

Finish with some shots of harry.

   

A great day to remember.

Birthday Lunch

The family all got together for Sunday lunch at the Stables in Groomsport. We all had a great meal and after Granddad was surprised by a nice cake. After lunch Harry had some fun time in the local playground. A nice say out.

Granddad birthday

It's Granddad McGimpseys 70th birthday today 5/9/2013. So Harry, Mum and Dad decorated the house while the grandparents were out so they got a surprise when they got back. Here is Harry with Granddad.
Happy Birthday

A great weekend.

The weekend of the 24th and 25th August was great.  On Saturday Dad took a break from football as Harry was still a little unwell from his recent injections.  So Dad and Harry picked up Granddad and Oma McGimpsey and went down to Donaghadee as there was a fun day in the town.  There was a Bird man competition (People attempt to jump off the pier and one who gets the furthest out wins).  The winner gets £1000 so Dad thinks maybe he should try it next year.  Unfortunately we were a bit late getting there and missed it but we had time for ice-cream from the cabin and then enjoyed some fun in the playground before watching the Punch and Judy show.  Harry enjoyed that.  After that we were surprised by a small air display.  Lovely summer day out.

Harry with his cheeky face.

Harry taking the dog for a walk

Granddad showing Harry a toy car.

Arriving in Donaghadee on a lovely calm day.

All the fun in the play ground Oma and Harry are in there somewhere.

Donaghadee land mark and Dad loves taking pictures.

Oma and Harry

Harry with the grandparents and he loves Granddads walking stick.

Even Dad gets his picture taken (Great shot Granddad)

Here come the planes and the microlights

All the planes in the distance

The harbour looks great

The end of a great Saturday was followed by a trip to Ward Park on Sunday with Mum and Dad to enjoy the music from a String Quartet and we had a small picnic.

Lots of people out enjoying the music

Mum and Harry.  Harry showing he doesn't need any help to have a drink.

Harry showing off and goes for a walk in the park.

Mums got the camera and Dad is spotted helping Harry get started.

Dad is impressed and Harry is enjoying the freedom.

Oh what's this.  Harry finds a pine cone

Quick sniff, nope that's not for eating.

The bandstand and the musicians.

Mum starts feeding the birds and the geese get very friendly.

Harry takes Mum to see the birds.

Harry is smart and keeps the fingers out of pecking reach.

The birds taking a break.

Nice day out in Ward Park and time to go home.

A great summer weekend the whole family had fun.