Random post

There hasn't been a lot going on here which is why we're having a random post. After the excitement of September birthdays we have settled down a bit until the end of October when the next birthdays hit. Emily had braces fitted on Friday and has been suffering a bit since then. Her teeth are still very sore and she's been getting horrible headaches as well. Two of the brackets on her teeth have come loose and what we think is a back bracket has come off altogether. I'm not too impressed at the moment! Claire had her braces fitted at the same place and we didn't have any problems throughout her whole treatment so I'm hoping this is a one off and once we get it sorted things will settle down. Poor Emily has been living on Tomato Soup - though we have found she can also eat sandwiches with grated cheese, crusts cut off and sandwich cut into little bite size pieces. I'm hoping she'll be feeling a bit more comfortable tomorrow. This past weekend was, therefore, quite quiet. We did spend Saturday night catching up on recorded TV programmes and watching X Factor. Sunday we watched the second part of X Factor followed by Doc Marting (which we really enjoy). Today (because most people know the British like talking about the weather ;o) ) I can't believe how wet it's been! I know we're in Autumn now but the last week or so has been quite mild with some really lovely sunshine. Today was a totally different kettle of fish, it's been cold and my feet have been freezing (anyone who knows me knows how awful my circulation is!). I was playing with my cameras today and ended up taking a few photos of our wet back garden ;o)

Drooping fuschia and strawberry plants Wet bench

Dripping table

Nice!!

Do you get the picture??

Even Cloud's fed up

But we still love our home

Some of what I've been doing

and these orchids have been flowering for months now and I love them

The newest branch of flowers

Hope you're not too washed out, wherever you are :o)

xx

Emily's 13th birthday

Today my "baby" became a teenager! I can't believe it!! Where have the years gone? We have been so lucky with Hugh and Claire, we haven't had too much teenage attitude or rebellion and the teenage years haven't been too painful ;o) Somehow, I doubt that Emily will be any different - I dare say I'll become more embarrassing to her and she won't want to go out with me as much but, on the whole, I look forward to the coming years. I've enjoyed seeing her become more independent and confident. I love that she sees more of her friends and is enjoying school. I look forward to what the coming years hold in store for her and seeing how she grows as a young woman. I know she'll make us proud!

When Emily got back from school this afternoon we had the family round for tea and cake. I didn't take many photos and I was enjoying the afternoon. Here are a few that I did take.

It used to be that Emily was the one who would be helping people to open their presents and blow out their candles. Today, she asked Tyler (my great nephew) if he would like to help her blow out her candles. She's no longer the baby in the family!

Claire enjoyed spoiling her younger sister on her birthday. Working in a bookshop certainly has its perks and today Claire managed to get Emily the new New Moon Movie Companion book. I think you can see by the photo that she was very happy!!

I'll have to leave it at that for now as we are about to go out to dinner - Wing Wah, Emily's choice!

xx

Fame

Tonight Claire, Emily, Emily's friend Davina and I went to see Fame. It was released in the UK today and Claire wanted to go tonight because Craig (her boyfriend) was out at a wedding and wouldn't want to see it anyway. I have to admit, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Brought back lots of memories and it was a really good evening. However, one of the songs that was sung during the film has got me stumped. I knew all the words, could have sung along (but refrained myself :) ) and I can't think where I knew it from. Was it from the TV series or was it from something else. Here's the link to watch/listen to it on You Tube - if anyone can tell me where it was from I'd love to know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTMDk9Xxs0Y. On the way home, Ali sent me a text about Private Practice, which I normally watch on Friday evenings (having taped it on Thursday night) so when I got home I had to watch last night's episode to find out what was going on. Good show, now we have to wait for next week to find out what happens next! Fortunately it's not that much later than I would normally be up but I am now ready for my bed. If someone could put me out of my misery (about the song) by the time I wake up tomorrow, that would be great!! ;o) xx

Birthday wishes

I wanted to post again today to wish my sister-in-law, Debbie, a very Happy Birthday. Jon, Emily and I popped round there this afternoon to take her present and have some birthday cake (delicious!!) with her. Unfortunately, Deb hadn't been feeling 100% but she's taken some tablets and hopefully will feel a bit better soon. She and Dave are going to see the Soweto Gospel Choir in Tunbridge Wells this evening so we hope she has a lovely time. Next up, Emily's 13th birthday on Tuesday as well as Deb and Dave's 2nd wedding anniversary and Jon's brother Adrian's birthday. September is a busy month for us! Hope to post again soon but if I'm not back before the weekend, I hope you have a good one. xx