BlueHouses hit up M&D's

Didn't stop laughing all day.... The blue houses organised a trip to M&D's Scotland's "Theme park" last Thurs. Went and picked up Lynn at 6am to get to the boat between 6.15 and 6.30 for the start of our day. Parked the car and walked into the terminal to be greeted by the usual 'YAAAAAAAAA' obviously we respond in the same manner lol. Got on the boat grabbed some breakfast and got stuck into the card games of various description. Had a wee game of happy families and then a game of G'day Bruce. (For those of you that don't know. It's a game you play that you're not allowed to show your teeth and talk in an Aussie accent, obviously there's more to it than that but sure) then once off the 3hr boat journey it was on the bus for another 2hrs ish. But eventually got there after a few sleepy selfies of the ppl that couldn't hack the pace. 

Got into M&D's and straight on the Ferris wheel where Andy decided to mock propose to Lynn. So funny. (She said no) lol. So we had some brioche at the top and then decided we should try and have a picnic on every ride. Let's just say buttons on the magic carpet or swing chairs doesn't work out too well. Anyway we did pretty much all the rides, pirate ship, mine train etc and spent most of the time laughing at Kirsty freakin out at the tamest rides. We were told to be back on the bus for 4.30 that evening so we thought we'd get on one last rollercoaster before heading back and we had plenty of time to get on and off and make it to the bus. We weren't accounting for the rollercoaster breaking down with us stuck on it. So at 4.40ish we managed to get off the roller coaster and sprint for the bus. Literally just made it and headed for the boat. Could only happen to us. Lol. Cue some more sleeping selfies and games on the boat and we arrived back in Belfast about 10.15. All shattered but after having an absolute ball. 

Sooo....

Well last I left ya I was preparing for a stag do. That was proper eventful but such a laugh. I loaded my boards up as we were stayin at the port so was hopin to get a surf. Went and picked up Smark and hit the road for Moneymore to the Jungle NI. Git signed in and trekked up to the Forrest for some paintball action. Wasn't too bad but def had a better experience but got a bit of money back as we were disappointed and had a good laugh at football zorbin. I don't know how many times I was on my head. The joys of wearin a similar t-shirt to the stag. 

Then on a whim we decided to head to Maghera for a spot of 5aside that's when it all went wrong for me. Managed to go over on my ankle within the 1st 5 mins and was out for the rest of the game and in a fair bit of pain. Sure didn't put me off my Chinese or from drivin onto the beach and getting my car stuck. Lol. Had to call the warden from the caravan park to tow me out. As I said. An eventful weekend. 

But overall a great weekend. 

Then last month brought the wonderful wedding. I was slightly nervous as I was playing the music and leading worship for it. Leading worship I have no issues as it's something I do often. But playin the burial marches and singin during the signing is a bit more nerve wrecking. Would hate to mess up on their big day. Thankfully it all went well and the day was great. I think anyone that was there really enjoyed themselves.  

Lookin forward to catching up with them when they're home from honeymoon. 

Peace out 

Sun Sea Surf and Family

Well this month has been pretty mental... My daughter turned one and we got to celebrate with her and the rest of the family. Love her more and more every day. Yesterday was Father's Day which she treated me to lunch out at Alley Cat. Pretty tasty food and amazing milkshakes. On Sat I got to spend he day at Benone Strand helping long line surf school with the disabled surf festival. It was such an awesome day. Got there at 9am to find out what was goin on and then the 1st group of 3 that morning arrived at 10 for some surf action. Amazing just to get in the water and see smiles on so many peoples faces. Then after the morning groups it was time for some lunch. #welltasty and then before the afternoon groups started we all managed to get a wee surf ourselves. Was stoked to get some decent fun waves. Then 3pm the 1st of our two afternoon groups jumped in the water with us. Was such an awesome day. So back to work today but looking forward to this weekend when we get to head out for Marks stag do and do some paint balling and football zorbin. Should be great craic. Hopefully get some surf in there too. 

Peace Out! 

Excitement in the boredom...

So work is pretty much wick at the minute.. But on a good note my wife's cousin and her kid are comin to stay with us for a few days this weekend and the start of next week and we have a good couple of days out planned. Drop in is on tonight again which is awesome... The guys at Ballysillan YFC #bluehouses are amazing. We get to spend time with the young people from the area and just get to do life with them and share God with them and just really get to encourage them and build them up! What better way could you spend a Tues night. 

A few of us are hittin the port next weekend for a bit of a surf so prayin that the waves are good and we get a decent surf as I think the last time I was in was around Nov. 

Life with our daughter is getting more and more fun as she starts to develop her personality. She's continues to make me smile every single day. I love that I get to do life with her and my wife and that we get to share in this adventure together. Looking forward to the day I get to take her for her 1st surf. She's already a bit of a swimmer at 8 months old. She loves the water and splashing about. 

So although work sometimes sucks, there are reasons to get excited in the boredom. 

Peace Out! 

2014....

Well where'd that year go?! There's been a lot happening. Emily was born, she had her 1st Christmas and her 1st 2 teeth and has been eating solids. 

Haven't been surfing as much as I'd like to but hopefully get up again soon. 

Got a go pro for my birthday which was pretty cool so gotta get out with it more. 

Had a trip to England to see family and then a wee holiday as a 3 in Wales. We had a great time. Got to go to Chester Zoo and see where 'Our Zoo' was based as well as taking in some of the sights of Llandudno in a cable car. 

Need to get registered to renew my surf lifesaving this year again so I can help out Dan in the summer. Working for long line surf school when I can is always fun. 

Went to Portrush a while back to the premier of the 'no borders' film. Starrin a few mates. Was a great night up in the playhouse. Also took the nephews to We Are Vertigo to the new trampoline park. That was good craic. Had a few weddings to go to and some parties...

Can't think of what else has happened this year but it's been eventful and fully packed. Bring on 2015