Sophie, Anna & Elsa

Sophie is having a sleepover tonight while Kate catches up with an old friend. When they came over this afternoon Sophie had fun in her paddling pool and her play tent. Like her cheeky expression here; she was acting out some imaginary story she'd made up. She's definitely inherited Tess's Mum's love of acting.

Tess & I managed 20 lengths of a crowded pool this morning and I have to confess to watching a fair bit of World Cup football.

I had a sneaky feeling Germany would get that late winner: like England in their first game, they never gave up trying and we're definitely the better team. Wouldn't bet against them wining the whole thing again