A quiet day

Today has been a quiet day. Woke up at 5.45am to make sure Claire was up and ready in time for us to leave at 6.15am. She got her train up to London Victoria without any hiccups and make it to the coach station in plenty of time. She phoned at around 2.20pm to let us know that she was safely in Blackpool. Chris had warned her that he would be working when she arrived so his friend Christof would meet her at the coach station. They were in slightly early so Claire collected her luggage and had just sat down to wait when she got a tap on the shoulder. Turning round it was Chris who had come to pick her up instead (his little April fool joke!). Needless to say she was very happy to see him and he won't be working while she is up there this time. Hope you both have a lovely week together. I was shattered after only 5 hours sleep so when I got back I ended up snoozing on the couch. Not sure how long I dozed on and off for but once I woke up and had a shower I felt much better. Faith is back for the first week of the holidays and she and Emily are busy doing something on the computer. I am about to go and make myself a cup of coffee and sit and read my book for a while! I do like holidays =o). Speaking of holidays, Norma, I hope you have a relaxing time down in CSF. If you're on the internet let me know and I'll drop you a line. Till tomorrow xx

Saturday

The Easter holidays have started and we're looking forward to a couple of fairly relaxing weeks. Today I took Faith home to Beckenham and Mum, Dad and Emily came with me. Iain and Louise are getting themselves sorted out ready for the move at the end of April. They had sorted through all their books and DVDs and asked if we'd like to come and see if there was anything we wanted before they open them to other people or take what remains to a charity shop.

Mum and Dad found some books to keep them going and we picked up a few DVDs to watch during the holidays. It was worth the trip up to Beckenham. Faith will be coming back tomorrow to spend the first week of the holidays with us.

While we were there I tried to get a few pictures of Emily.

She has to be in the mood to have her photo taken and when she starts looking at me like this, it's about time to stop!

Have a good weekend
xx

Sunset & babies

Last night after dinner I noticed this sunset through the kitchen window.


Ok, I know it's not showing up that well but the sun was just this orange ball against the darkening sky. It was lovely!!!


I went to Caffe Nero's for a coffee with Sarah this morning. We sat chatting quite happily but couldn't believe it when we next looked at our watches and it was 11.45am! We'd been there since 8.45am! Guess you realise that not a lot else got done this morning!


I had already asked Theresa if she was going to be in today so I ended up having to phone again and say I'd be a bit later than planned. Tyler was full of cold and not a very happy little man. He had been fed and was tired so I took a turn at holding him and he managed to get half an hours sleep before he woke up again all snuffly. Poor little boy, I hope he feels better soon.

Theresa was telling me he goes for his next check up at the eye clinic on Monday. I can't believe he'll be 10 weeks old already, doesn't the time fly by.

Shannon has updated her blog with photos of Finton and family. If you'd like to see them go to www.monkeyoranges.blogspot.com

Have a good evening

xx

PS Hugh went for an interview today and will hear back in a few days. Fingers crossed that something may come of this one.

Spring

This is why we like spring! Emily went outside to jump on the trampoline yesterday afternoon and I sat outside and took some photos. The trampoline was probably one of the best buys we ever made. It gets used almost daily during the warmer months and whenever Emily can get out there during the colder months.

Now, about diets, why is it that whenever I decide to go on a diet I end up putting on weight; willpower flies out the window and anything remotely "bad" is what I want to eat!! I am trying to be good at the moment but I find it so difficult. Summer will be here before we know it though so I have to make the effort. Wish me luck!

I got a few photos of Finton yesterday, sent through by Pat (Shannon's mum). Here are a couple of them.

With big brother, Owen
With Mum and Dad

Till tomorrow, have a good evening.

xx