10 Random Facts about me

I was reading Crafty Pin Pin's blog today and saw her post about 10 things about herself and thought I'd give it a try.

1. I'm as blind as a bat without my glasses/contact lenses.
2. I was born in Scotland, moved to South Africa when I was 3 then came to England 20 years ago.
3. Next year I'll have been married half my life.
4. I'm the fourth of five children (I have 2 sisters and 2 brothers).
5. I haven't worked since Hugh was born but used to be a secretary.
6. I used to crochet baby matinee jackets for the teachers at school when I was about 10.
7. I love reading magazines.
8. I never thought I'd enjoy reading books on Kindle on my iPad but I'm now hooked!
9. I don't watch much TV but do enjoy Doc Martin, Greys Anatomy and Extreme Makeover Home.
10. I enjoy listening to music and a few of my favourites at the moment are Christina Perri, Joshua Radin, Lady Antebellum and Ben's Brother.

Not as difficult as I thought it might be.
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So Happy :)

I haven't been able to get this for ages!!

 but today it was back on the shelf at Waitrose - which makes me so happy!! Nothing nicer than a cup of Turkish Delight Hot Chocolate on a cold night, mmmmm :)

And a couple of photos of Jon opening cards and presents yesterday.

He had a good birthday and we had a lovely meal out with Emily and my Mum and Dad (but I forgot to take my camera).

Quieter day today - coffee with friends this morning; a quick visit to Claire and Alice to see how Alice is - she's not been 100%, has been very clingy and has a runny nose. We think she may be teething again but she's definitely not her normal happy self :(   Now to go and make a start on the last six months filing!

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Don't faint ...

I've actually completed a layout this morning!! Last night I was looking at Amy's page on Simple Aussie Girls and thought it was really time I tried to do some more layouts for Alice's album.  This morning I chose a couple of photos, matched the cardstock with the shoes and this is the result.  Unfortunately I can't get the colour to show as it is in real life, which is more of a raspberry pink, but you get the idea anyway.  As usual it's a very simple layout, which is what I like.
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Happy Birthday, Jon!

Happy Birthday to my husband, Jon

(Photo was taken a couple of weeks ago when he was working from home, in the garden. I'm happy to say that the beard has now gone again ;-)  )

Luckily Jon is working from home again this week and so gets to spend his birthday with us.  We will be going out for dinner tonight to celebrate.

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