Didn't we have a lovely time...

... at the seaside!!

We were so lucky with the weather, and even on the dull days we crammed in loads!

Beach visits, Dinosaur museum, rock pooling, boat trip round harbour, cinema to see Guinea Pigs, bowling, sand sculptures, pottery painting, adventure zone, eating, drinking and most importantly LOTS of family time! (even fitted in some fabric shopping!!)

Now it's back to normality (although what is that). Today I think we should tackle the dinosaur project that little miss has for holiday homework, and then I should think about the 80 cupcakes that I have been asked to make for a friend's 40th on Friday!!!

xxx Steph

Off to the Seaside...

Just a quickie as I am supposed to be tackling the ironing and packing...

Tomorrow morning we are off to Weymouth to stay with family right by the beach. Keep your fingers (and toes!) crossed for some good weather, I'm sick of the rain (as is everyone else I'm sure!!!)

See you in a week or so.......................
xxx Steph

July...

July is always a tough month for me, Sad anniverseries, and as much as time is supposed to heal, I find as the time passes, each year is harder :(

It is always a busy month too, as these photos show...
Lots of making (nothing new there...!)
Sports Day...Winning the most fantastic package from Catherine @ Mollycupcakes (thankyou Soooo much hon, lovely lovely lovely (!) and well timed to brighten a tough week xxx)(look at the cheeky munchkin trying to eat one of your cupcakes!!!)Little Miss as a Polar bear (why do I always get the challenging costumes to make?!!) in her Year 2 leaver's performance...Teacher's present, she had been in Foxes class...Eldest's birthday...Husband said there was a heatwave predicted for this week, don't know where he saw that, it's freezing here today!! Right, must crack on, am child free today and have a to do list that is neverending (keep getting distracted by the computer though...!!)

xxx Steph

60 days...

...give or take a few, that I have been MIA!

So, what has been going on in our mad world in that time...

Well, there was THE party of the year (!!)

...lots of Cricket has been played

...A sponsored bike ride

...some making

...Some plate spinning dressed as Darth Vader (again!)

...And Little Miss designed a flag for the school fayre bunting competition

Back soon, please forgive my lack of posts, coping with the munchkin, sewing and trying to figure out how to prettify my blog has been a bit overwhelming recently!!

xxx Steph

Excited...

...That's me!!

Now here's for a little fact about me...I met my husband through internet dating(!) and one of the many reasons I knew he was the one for me is that we were born on the same day, in the same hospital (4 years apart though!)!! This weekend it is our Birthday, so lots of planning, shopping, cleaning, more shopping etc has been taking place!! It is his 40th, so my MIL has told me that "it's all about him" (!!) (several times!).

I am getting very excited though as it draws nearer, as we have a big party planned with lots of friends and family, little misses Godmother even flying in from Spain for it (which is another source of big excitement in our house!!)

I shall report back with lots of pics, but in the meantime will leave you with photos of the Easter hols...

Springtime swap goodies that I sent to Taz (thanx pixie dust/ faerienuff! for organising...x)Egg hunting on a beautifully sunny day...

Chocolate football boot...Trying to photograph an apron, but the power ranger kept distracting the model!!

xxx S

Happy Easter...

...to you all!

A quick post to wish you and your families a very Happy (choc filled) Easter!!

xxx S

How tomorrow turned into a week...

I seem to keep saying this, but where did that go?... SO much to do and not quite enough time (not alone there I know!)

So, this past week has consisted of lots of sewing (nothing new there!), throwing a baby shower/coffee morning for one of the Mums at nursery (and therefore cleaning & tidying the house!), and little munchkin's Star Wars obsession growing daily. We have to wrestle him out of his dressing up outfits for bed each night!!

I also received my heart swap parcel from the lovely Taz (Ratbag). This is what she sent me:Lots of fab goodies... A cute decorated little birdhouse, a heart shaped cushion that she embellished with buttons (I'm sure I had the same cushion on my bed when I was younger, now Little Miss has it on hers!), a long necklace of wooden hearts, a pretty turquoise heart necklace, a great felt & button heart brooch (am wearing it now), heart post it notes, 2 beaded hearts and lots of sweeties!!! Love it all, thank you! Thanks also to Catherine of Mollycupcakes for arranging the swap xxxThis is what I sent her, I had read on her blog about her tattoos, so thought the fabric was appropriate for her!! I'm pleased to report she loved her parcel too!! We are partners again for the Easter/Spring swap, so I'm busy creating for that too... xThe following photos are from Little Misses Godfather's birthday party, his lovely girlfriend invited us to lunch to surprise him and got the little people to help make cupcakes for his birthday cake...

Ooooo, look at those colours...!!! Much fun had by all!!My Mother's Day flowers from the Little Munchkin...

A blanket for baby Pearl using CK London fabric (I had asked in store if they were going to sell the fabric and was told only oilcloth could be purchased, then found it for sale on good old ebay!), and a garland for Rory...And finally, today's Easter service in Church...Roll on the Easter holidays...

xxx Steph