Oh good Ali, I'm glad Maria sent you some pictures. I did mention to them when I saw them after Windsor that I had seen you and had told you how big she was. I think I will need to get a picture of her with Maggie so you can see the difference. She is a lovely dog though.

Sorry to hear about your rabbit James. I like the little one you are keeping - you have so many animals it must be a nightmare chosing names - how about Malone as in Bugsy Malone? I too have been thinking of names for my puppy next year - never to early to start )lol!

I still haven't started packing - need to get onto it first thing tomorrow. We may not take Tilly now as she has been a bit poorly. Took her to the vet on Monday with a fever - she has had this before and antibiotics usually clear it up - but we are not sure of the cause. I am fearing Pancreatis though as the vet said Cavy's are prone to it. Anyway, she seems ok at the moment but think she would rather stay with my mum which is like a second home to her. I do hate leaving her behind all the same and may just change my mind at the last minute )lol

Lovely pictures of Ilka Sophie.

Congratulations to Hudson, Zoe - he did well and is a lovely looking boy - really growing up fast!