It's my life!: Spring has sprung!

Phew! I am feeling HOT, HOT, HOT and no, I am not on holiday somewhere in a warm country - but here on the sunny coast of England where the temperature registered at 22c today! Spring has finally sprung - hopefully! Well, at least for now. It may give the plants a chance to bloom and allow the little birds to give their young flying lessons without shivering in the snow!

Then there is the lawn to mow!

I have just returned from staying with my youngest daughter and family. I don't like 'goodbyes'. It leaves me feeling sad, as they live too far away for me to visit often. However, I had the busiest of times - trying to fit everything into my days. It was a great time to go, as they were on their Easter break from school.

We celebrated Ethan's birthday the day after I arrived. It is a family tradition to open cards and presents first thing in the morning and to eat Mr Kipling's French Fancies for breakfast. Poor Ethan. He wasn't well enough to enjoy his day out with Ashley and his mum and dad. They went to the cinema and out for lunch but they had to come home early as he was feeling rather sick! He didn't get to eat cakes or lunch as he slept for most of the afternoon/evening on the sofa.

Eden and I took the train to Newcastle. I hadn't been before and we enjoyed a day out together. It was nice to see what kind of things Eden likes. We bought a dress and shoes for her and we had lunch out in TGI Friday. She is older than her years and it was hard for me to imagine she is just 13. She is way taller than myself and is mature for her age. She had her phone attached to her hip! It's an accessory of the 21st century alright. LOL.

The following day, Keeley and I went out for lunch - again! Yes, it is not a time to be watching my calorie intake! LOL. Whenever I visit, we go to the local Legion's club for steak pie on Thursdays. However, being that it was Easter, there was no steak pie! I was disappointed as it is the bestest steak pie in the whole wide world! Ü

Then on Friday, I took Ashley to a craft/paint shop where they have a wide choice of 'ceramic' items to paint and decorate before glazing and putting into a kiln. She chose a princess castle - well that was predictable! Ü When she has collected it and sent me a photo, I will post a pic of it. We had lunch at McDonald's!

Ethan and I went to a music store on Saturday. He plays the drums at school and he went to have a drumming session and to view some drum kits! Help us all! I hope they get soundproofed walls before he brings it home!

At aged 12, he had the priesthood conferred on him today. It is a special time for our family. Being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he will then pass the sacrament to the congregation. I was sad not to have been there, as it was postponed for a week due to the general conference being broadcasted. That means I have to go back again soon, so as I can be priveleged to receive the sacrament from my grandson. Ü

The rest of the week, we baked, made 'Weetos' necklaces, painted and created, had photo shoots and enjoyed some relaxing time. We had manicures and pedicures and facials and we all felt refreshed and ready for a new season....if only the sun would come out!