Mmm ice cream

Went for lunch at Valentino's, the Italian in Lanchester, with Michelle and little Caitlin (who was an absolute star and let Mum finish her meal before she wanted feeding).

It was great, huge portions and really cheap (£6.95 for three courses at lunchtime - I know I'm used to London prices but that's cheap, right?). Logan had a tasty meal of potato skins, parma ham and melon (all with ketchup...), but the ice cream was the biggest hit.

Is this the first sign of spring?

Spotted my first ice cream van of the year yesterday, something about the sound of the jingle just makes me smile.

Even though of course spring doesn't start until March 21st or thereabouts (whatever the Met Office says).