speaking of grandchildren...

[Lyd12]

With the new grandchild in the group, Id like to share one of our family photos, taken about two years ago, so grandson is now 17 and six feet tall! He is next to his dad my son Martin, and next to him is son Chris and son Julian. the picture is taken in Sydney where son Julian lives. Love Iris x

[peege]

Handsome chaps Lyd12 😃

[Lyd12 in reply to peege]

thanks, Peege. It really is a lovely feeling to see them grown and happy with their lives. what more could you ask. Iris x

[Hidden]

Handsome chaps, love family photos. X sonia xx

[hufferpuffer]

Hello Iris, I love your picture, you must smile every time you see your handsome , smiling boys! 😃😃😃😃 huff xxx

[Lyd12 in reply to hufferpuffer]

thanks, now and again a picture is taken that is special. And this is one of those for me. iris x

[Hidden]

Great photo,handsome family! xxx

[Lyd12 in reply to Hidden]

they look happy in the Sydney sunshine dont they. hope you are well. Iris x

[Photogeek]

My goodness what a lovely Photo and they are all very handsome for sure.

It must cheer you up to look at this.

Hannah x

[Lyd12 in reply to Photogeek]

hello Hannah,

this photo has pride of place in our sitting room, and does make me smile!

Hope life is treating you well. these brighter days are a help.

iris x

[Jolyn]

A lovely looking family Iris, you must be very proud. xx

[Lyd12 in reply to Jolyn]

there were always plenty of girls around our house L yn! And half of Martin's cycling club, with me running round providing food for all and sundry - and loving it! iris x

[holly17]

Grand group of men allround you must be a very proud mum, lovely picture, hope you are OK Iris xxx Fred

[Hidden]

Lovely. a very proud Mum and Grandma i imagine. Xx

[Lyd12 in reply to Hidden]

Lots to be thankful for. Just hope our country will remain at peace for their lifetimes. iris x

[Lyd12 in reply to Hidden]

Yes very proud Sheila. Hope you are well and enjoying this weather. iris x

[Lyd12]

I am very proud and love them all so much. Julian has a boy and girl too, so another man growing up, Fintan will be seven next month. Im fine thanks Fred, I hope you are too. Love Iris x

[sassy59]

What a handsome lot they are Iris and thanks for posting that. I may try and post one of my grandchildren when I can get my act together. xxxx

[Lyd12 in reply to sassy59]

that would be lovely, its nice to get to know our friends better. Hope Pete is ok. Love Iris x

[sassy59 in reply to Lyd12]

Pete is ok thanks but getting anxious about his back op, whenever that may be. He had his heart scan at the Brompton yesterday and that went well. Now it is just down to the doctors. Love, Carole xx

[Mooskie]

Ooh la la. ! ☺️

[helingmic]

Iris, it's good to see your family together. Lovely photo.

[bulpit]

Good morning Lyd12. Iris what handsome boys you have, I guess you don't get to see Julian often as he lives in Australia, a lovely photo, Best wishes, Bulpit

[Lyd12 in reply to bulpit]

HiBulpit,

Julian and family come over every couple of years or so, I dont feel I could make the journey, and I really hate spiders! We talk on skype every week so keep in touch, of course he talks to his brothers on their phones and they pass on the latest news. they have a good life there. I think the boys might retire there one day. iris x

[bulpit in reply to Lyd12]

Hi Again Iris, Thank goodness for Skype, My only surviving brother lives in Brasil,it's such a plus to be able to see him and speak to him, Lovely they are enjoying life Down Under, Regards, Bulpit

[Lyd12]

Youmust miss your brother, have you ever visited him? Its wonderful to talk on skype. I remember when my son had a girlfriend in Perth, I nearly went crazy worrying about the phone bill, and hearing the nonsense they were talking! Love I ris x