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And the name is.....
Rico Jose Palanques-Lopez!
At last a name for our new little one! They did actually decide on Thursday but I haven't got round to writing about it before.
Rico is a form of Richard which is Rhiannon's dad's name, he died seven years ago, and Jose is Ivan's dad's name. As she wanted to use Jose she wanted a Spanish first name to go with it but didn't like Ricardo which of course another name for Richard. So everyone is happy with the name and of course the baby, who is very much loved by his two older sisters and all the rest of the family. It doesn't seem that long ago when I was telling people that Rhiannon was pregnant! He was due to arrive on Monday but decided to come five days early instead. By the way, they don't use the full name, only Palanques, which is enough for anyone!
Yesterday Peter and I were lucky enough to be invited to lunch with Marie of Marie's Musings, I can't do the link but I'm sure anyone who reads this will read Marie's journal too! We spent the morning at Scotney Castle, had a lovely walk round the grounds, had coffee in the walled garden and then spent a little time in the National Trust shop, I can't resist those places! I bought a new little cookbook called Afternoon Teas, I know I already have some of the recipes that are in it but I do love a new cookbook!
We then went on to see Marie and Todd, what a beautiful place they live in and how lucky Marie is to be able to live and work there, I envy her! As you can imagine, the lunch Marie gave us was wonderful, I enjoyed every mouthful, as did Peter. When we driving away he said that I had to make sure Marie gave me the recipe for the Chocolate Tart, and she has! She posted it in her journal this morning, I have printed it off and will be making it tomorrow for dessert.
Marie and Todd are a lovely couple, they made us so very welcome and we all got on really well, as she said in her journal this morning 'we didn't stop talking'! After lunch they took us for a walk round the grounds of the estate where they work, we couldn't have chosen a better day weather-wise either.
We all said that we must meet up again soon and when Peter found out that Marie had never been to the Cotswolds he suggested that we could go together, he is happy to drive and as we've been there so many times before he knows where all the lovely little villages are, that will be another special day I know.
Well my friend Linda will be here shortly again, it was only a couple of weeks that she was staying here, but she has come to visit her God-daughter Rhiannon and of course see the children, especially baby Rico. This time she is bringing her daughter and two grandchildren and they'll be staying overnight with us. Roast beef followed by Chocolate Mousse Tart for dinner tomorrow...mmmm, can't wait!
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Yes I read in Maries journal ,what a lovely day you all had , I love the babys name ,nice for a little boy and will fit when he is a man too ,what an exciting time you are having ...love Jan xx
05/08/07 08:22
Marie
http://journals.aol.co.uk/mar