Ooo what a lovely break...

Had a wonderful time up in Scotland last week, the weather couldn't have been better.

The hotel was fabulous and the food great.

We went out to Largs on the Tuesday and spent the day watching the ferries crossing over to the islands then went for a walk along the coast.

There is the most wonderful icecream place there and we ordered the Clyde Coast Extravaganza and 2 spoons, it was to die for - 12 different scoops of ice-cream and 18 toppings, needless to say we could hardly move afterwards.

It was so nice to spend some time just Dave and me together.

great night out

Had a brilliant time last night, I took bug to a summer party night at Whittakers and we loved every minute of it.
There was a huge buffet and dinks lots of gifts, goody bags, make overs, demos and music with competitions and free draws.
We won lots of goodies including perfumes lipsticks powders, bags and all sorts of other things.
We both had our hair done and make-up but didn't get round to having our nails done so maybe we will head straight for the nail bar next time.
So all in all we had a great time and it was only £3-00 each for the tickets well worth it.
And as compensation Dave took Liam to the cinema so he was happy too.

Typical bank holiday....

Oh me and my bright ideas, it was a beautiful day yesterday the sun was shining (unusual for a bank holiday) so I decided to take Liam and Ploppy to Southport for the day (Bug was out with a friend) then Dave finished work early and he came along too.
We did very well we got almost to Ormskirk then yes you guessed it we hit the traffic queue, after an hour we decided to turn around and go to Formby instead, we got almost there and yes of course we hit another long, long queue so after a bit of deliberation we turned round again.
This time we stopped of at the supermarket and I had the idea of going home and having a barbecue, well by this time there was virtually nothing barbecuey left on the shelves, but we got what we could.
So home we went and set it up, put on the music and yes you guessed - it started to rain, but undetered we carried on barbecuing and after a while the rain stopped so it wasn't so bad after all.
Dave says next time I have any bright ideas just forget them and I have to agree.

A lovely day...

Well on Thursday I had a wonderful day.
It started off pretty boring I couldn't even be bothered getting out of my dressing gown, so I went onto facebook for a chat with my old school pal who I had managed to find a couple of days earlier.
We chatted for a while and then I had this great idea of going to see her, now that's fine you might say but let me tell you that she was stunned - firstly we hadn't seen or spoken to each other for nearly thirty years and secondly she lives nearly 70 miles away.
So me being as impulsive as ever jumped into the car and off I went, I am so glad I did as it was lovely to see her again after all these years (even though I didn't recognise her at first - she said I looked just the same, just a bit older)
We met in a pub and had a few drinks (soft drinks of course) while we chatted about old times and caught up on each others lives.
I loved every minute and am so glad I went, I can't wait to go down again.

Raining.... AGAIN.....

Oh when will it stop, and it's cold, I have had to dig out my jumpers and coats again.
Yestarday I went along to a local craft show and met up with alot of friends, did lots of browsing and just a little bit of shopping (trying to save the pennies)
I simply couldn't resist the Nick Bantock inks for just £2-00 each - I usually pay near £6-00 so that was a bargain, and I got a couple of stamps.
We had Ploppy for the afternoon he had dinner with us (gone in seconds - boy he loves his food) then I gave him a lovely haircut all spikey on top and a bath to wash the hair away.
We just love him to bits he is sooo cute.
Todat I have done a bit of updating on facebook and watched a couple of taped craft shows and noe I am going to go off and do the dreaded HW.
See you soon Luv Irene xx

Earache...

I have had earache for a couple of days now and it is driving me mad, as you would expect it has now affected my other ear my neck, head and teeth, so I just feel sore everywhere and I can't find the eardrops anywhere.
I really want to do some crafting as after tomorrow Dave is off work for a week so I won't be able to do any then, but I really don't feel up to it at the moment.
Oh well I suppose I can just go and watch some craft programmes that I have taped - maybe that will cheer me up and take my mind off my ear.
Love Irene

Blimey what a busy week....

Well I don't seem to have stopped this week..

thursday Dave had a day off work so we went to Southport, we had a lovely stroll around and then went into the Alexandria Hotel for afternoon tea - well it was far more than we expected and definatly well worth the £7-95 per person.

To start we were brought a silver teapot full of lovely tea along with a tray of assorted sandwiches and salad dressing, after that we were brought more tea and two plates - one with scones and strawberries (along with jam and cream) and the other with two of the largest slices of jam and cream cakes that I have ever seen, again with strawberries.

Well Dave just about managed to finish all his but I am afraid I rather struggled, but even so it was a lovely day out.

Saturday I went to the QVC outlet store and managed to get a few things then I had to take Liam for his bus pass, then he needed dropping at his friend's as they were going to the cinema, from there I went to my friend Sheila's and spent a couple of hours gossiping (as you do...)

then I had to dash home and pick up Boodles to drop her off at Bolton cinema where she was meeting friends.

Sunday I had a fabulous day at the Aintree craft show (thanks for the ticket Sheila) I did a few workshops and strolled around at my leisure and of course I bought a few things - well you have to don't you?

Yesterday I took Liam and Boodles to the cinema to see an advance screening of Coraline 3D and I have to say that I really enjoyed it, if you get the chance to watch it please go .

Well I have also been making a few cards for competitions - not that I hold out much hope of winning but it's the taking part that counts.

Oh well best go and sort tea out as the minions will be home soon and hungry.

Until later then. Hugs

Feeling frumpy...

Well I feel fat and frumpy today and really under the weather.
It started yesterday, I woke up and felt as if I had gained 2 stone overnight, nothing fits and nothing feels right - yes you guessed good old water retention. My back aches like you wouldn't believe and I feel as if I have been kicked in the ribs.
I had my hair cut last week by a trainee and I don't like it at all (even though everyone else does) and to top it all I have developed a cold, it's a pain trying to craft when your nose keeps running!!!!
I know I will feel better in a couple of days BUT I WANT TO FEEL BETTER NOW!!!

Ahh Sunday again

I love it Church in the morning, the smell of Sunday roast,the sun shining, a glass or two of wine (or three or four) and a relax and do nothing - much.
Well ok there is ironing, hoovering, washing, etc etc but we won't mention those.
Tomorrow I am off up to Preston for some much needed craft supplies (alright well I think I need them)
And wahay Dave is booking some holidays off work so that we can spend some time together, and yes I promise to book my doctors appointment tomorrow Dave (really I will this time!!!)

Egg hunt

I hid easter eggs all around the house and garden each with clues to the main prize, they were all sent off in different directions.

There was lots of running around and laughter until Boodles finally emerged triumphant from the garage.

Happy Easter

Well it is Easter weekend and it looks like the weather will not be too bad.
Have been doing a bit of crafting and alot of shopping the last few days.
Tomorrow I will take the children to a local craft fair and then we can have the usual treasure hunt and maybe an easter quiz, the children enjoy that.
I haven't really bought the children easter eggs this year I decided to get them gifts instead (well maybe just one egg each)
I have just heard some sad news as my friend Sheila's husbands Grandma has died and they are so sad I do feel for them, so my best wishes go to Sheila and Richard in this difficult time xx
Tommorrow I will try and post pics of the youngsters Easter antics.
Bye till then.

Craft fair...

...well I managed to do the craft fair and I actually made some profit, so I am a happy bunny.
It's the first time that I have actually tried to sell any of my cards myself (I usually give them to the local schools and Church to sell) so I was quite nervous, but it was fine in the end, and I even came away with a commission.
Maybe I will try it again one day.
We also had a last minute viewing on the house, and they seemed to like it and were talking about surveys and solicitors so that was encouraging, we may get to move yet. I can't wait to start packing, ooo I hope things work out.
Oh well best sort out some new pics for you to look at.
Be back soon....

Ooo nearly April already...

.... where do the days go to.
Well I have been busy, I have made lots of cards for my stall.
I thought the fair was on Sat and I wasn't anything like ready, but Boodles kindly informed me late Fri night that it was next week, so I decided to go to the Harrogate craft show.
I enjoyed the unexpected day out and managed to get lots of things which I had been looking for.
I also found out that there is a craft show in Leigh in May, so I will be visiting that.
I had to take my little car for it's mot and it passed - thankfully (it's like going to the dentist, waiting to see if it's going to pass or not)
So now I have to go and pick it up and pay the bill for mot and service (gulp)
Oh well it's only money....

Well another week begins...

Monday again. I can't believe it's nearly April, what is happening the months are going by faster than ever.
It's lovely to see the signs of life around though, all the blossom and Hawthorne is springing into life, the frogs are spawning, the birds are nesting and all the trees and bushes are budding.
Doesn't it make life feel great?
Well what will I be doing today - I may go for a ride to the QVC outlet store (I love that place) then I have a Chicken to roast for tea, I have a whole load of cards to make for a stall at a Chaurh craft fair next week, and then there is the dreaded housework.
Mmmm I think maybe the craft shopping calls loudest and what's that I hear, the housework saying "leave me for another day" well what can I say....

I was worried for a while.....

I had a message left for me yesterday - the head of my daughter's school needed to talk to her Dad and me.
Well as you can imagine all sorts of thoughts were swimming round in my head, was she ill, had she not turned up, had something happened to her etc. etc.
It turns out that he wanted to congratulate us for having such a hard working, polite, helpful, well spoken, and intelligent daughter.
He said that her work was perfect, her manners impeccable and all the teachers had only good things to say about her and she was a credit to the school.
He was so pleased as it was such a change from having to tell parents that their child was misbehaving or under achieving and that she had helped his belief that their is hope for the younger generation yet.
We are so proud we could burst.

Making cards

Have spent the day making cards for the local Church craft fair.
I am trying to make all themes and finding it very draining as my inspiration is at an all time low.
Still I have another week yet to get sorted so hopefully I will cope...

Whoa better get blogging...

Well it's been a while, but my life has been a bit upside down so I really haven't had the time or desire for blogging.
My report for today says MUST TRY HARDER... so we will see won't we!!!!!!