How time flies!

I don't know where the time goes these days. It seems no sooner has Jon left for Milton Keynes on a Monday morning than I'm saying Friday tomorrow so I'll see you then! Where did Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday disappear to?  Of course I do have a very cute granddaughter and I get distracted very easily ;o) 

When she smiles and chuckles like this we all stop what we're doing :o)

Sitting with Daddy in the evening 

And in her pretty dress given to her by her Godmother, Lauren.

Having a little bit of tummy time

and playing with toys :o)

I did get the chance to make Mel's Malteser cake last week. Let me warn you, it's quite fatal! Once you start eating you just want one more little piece! The recipe itself was really easy and I can see it's one I'll be making again! Thanks Mel :o)

Mum and I also managed to squeeze in a bit of retail therapy last week at The Craft Barn in Lingfield. We walked in to a warm welcome from my friend Sarah. I didn't think she worked Fridays but her days have changed and it was a lovely surprise to get to see her as well as do some shopping. I got a bargain on a Bind It All ~ now I just need to learn how to use it ;o).

On that note I'll end off for now and get a move on with the quilting I need to finish before I start anything else.  Hopefully it won't be as long before I post again :o(

An outing

I decided last night that I was going to take a trip to The Craft Barn in Lingfield today. I called Mum to see if she wanted a trip out - I knew she'd say yes ;o) - and arranged to pick her up in the morning. We're lucky because The Craft Barn is only 10 - 15 minutes from us but not so lucky in that they don't always have the things we would like. I really wanted to get some more white textured Bazzil cardstock but was out of luck. I did, however, pick up the Martha Stewart butterfly punch that I've been wanting for a while - now I'll have to think of what to use it on! After an hour or so wandering around looking at everything, we headed off to Best Wishes for coffee and a tea cake. This little shop is a treasure trove with lots of odds and ends as well as a good selection of cards.

I've never actually seen anyone sitting at the table outside, but it certainly looks very pretty.

Mum and I always have a good laugh when we go out and today was no exception :o). I decided to try the "stick you arm out and take a photo of yourselves" shot - it didn't work out too badly for a first attempt ;o)

It was such a beautiful day and the trees around the pond were looking really pretty.

This evening it was Claire's turn to have her hair cut - much to her relief as her fringe has been driving her crazy. I took this photo by focusing on Mary and Claire in the mirror.

Jennifer is a little sweetheart and we've known her since she was born. She was quite chatty this evening and I managed to get a few photos of her. Unfortunately, she doesn't stay still for long and most of them were slightly blurred because of movement. I thought this one was quite sweet though and played around with some of the Pioneer Women actions for PSE on it. I'm still very new to playing with actions but enjoying them all the same.

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I'm now ready for a slightly earlier night. I haven't had a chance to look at all the blogs I usually look at but hope to catch up tomorrow. Have a great evening.

xx