On Cloud 9!

Another busy weekend has left me on Cloud 9! *Ü* A friend that I made 35 years ago at a Mother & Toddler group when our children were babies, invited us to their youngest daughter's wedding. We have kept in touch with visits and even spent a couple of weeks on holiday together in Florida several years ago.  The wedding was one of the nicest I have ever been to and Leah and Ken looked so much in love. *Sigh*.

Of course, my camera was attached to my hip and I took every opportunity to capture the essence of their day. I am sure that they wouldn't mind me sharing just a couple of photos with you.

We stayed overnight in a Travelodge that just happened to be in the flight path of Heathrow Airport.....ooooo.....I was in my element.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, flying and aeroplanes and I am soo looking forward to going on holiday this year to my sister in law's apartment in Menorca. It will be the first holiday I have had abroad for 9 years, so I am really excited. *Squeal*.

Our middle daughter - Michelle had her birthday on Saturday as well as her wedding anniversary and spent it at a hotel for the weekend whilst Cameron spent it with his cousins! Lots of birthdays this week and celebrations.

My bestest news to date is......my DT package eventually arrived from Australia...welll...it's the 2nd one as the 1st went to the wrong address, the postman tried to deliver at that address but no answer...left a card...no collection, so it was returned to Australia! The 2nd package had the same procedure but neighbours were warned and hey presto, they popped the postie's card in my door and I had to collect my package....but I am soo happy. Now I have some work to do, so watch this space for my first ever DT assignment. *Ü*

Have a wonderful holiday Monday peeps.

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM*** 97 TODAY!

Who would have thought that my dear old mum would have lived to this day?! She has truly been an inspiration to me and has survived soo many falls and mishaps in the past couple of years that I never thought she would have made it to now!

It was so nice to spend the time with her on her special day but she has deteriorated so much since this photo was taken of her and myself in December 2009.

Just for the record!

It has been a weekend of non-stop fun! Friday evening, I went to a 'Well Woman' evening at my Zumba teacher's son's school. It was most relaxing as I had an Indian Head Massage and there were other treatments to be had too - reflexology and lots of pampering. There were lots of stalls - ladies selling their wares - beauty products, cupcakes, scarves, jewellery, handbags and nail art. The first 30 women to arrive each received a goodie bag with Body Shop body butter in Coconut and lots of samples - lucky me! *Ü*

Saturday, there was a film showing on the beach in Broadstairs, on the giant screen - 'Mama Mia'. The beach was packed but the film was delayed as a child went missing and it didn't show until she was found, which was a good thing. I went with Michelle and Cameron but I didn't take a chair, so sat on the sand - not a good idea!

By the time the film started, I was pretty cold and there were people walking back and forth non stop directly in our path! That and the fact my back was aching made it quite distracting, so unfortunately, we didn't stay until the end!

Sunday was another Abba event - 'Dancing Queens'! It was a Guiness Book of Records quest to get 1000 people dancing to 'Dancing Queen' in Broadstairs but just as it was half way through the song, the heavens opened and it poured down, so it was done again 5 minutes later and it was achieved! *Ü* The mayor and mayoress of Broadstairs was in attendance and so was Laura Sandys - a local MP.

Toots for now....

A proper little madam!

I've been enjoying playing with my new camera and whilst I had some time with my youngest grandchildren, I was able to take some much wanted photos of Ashley inparticular. I raided her wardrobe for clothes that I wanted her to wear. She has a pretty butterfly top with pearls, so I gave her my pearl necklaces to wear and lace ribbon for her hair. Then I had a play with editing and giving this photo an aged/sepia look about it. What do you think?

LOVE this one of Ashley. *Swoon*

She had planned for me to take her to the park! LOL. We made a daisy chain....as you do with princesses - and she played in the blossom petals that had fallen.

Flower Girl

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. Have a wonderful weekend.

Good times!

Oh myyy...the time has flown by soo fast but it has been good. I have spent muchly time with my family and enjoyed their company. *Ü*

Eden stayed on for one week after her family's visit and as the weather has been glorious here, we took the opportunity to spend a day on the beach. There was a trampoline there which Eden couldn't resist. Oh to be that supple again! *Gasp*.

Eek! It makes my eyes water! *Ü*

Other news. Unfortunately, my DT package still hasn't arrived from Australia which was sent over 5 weeks ago. I'm gutted as I couldn't wait to get stuck in. I live in hope that it may turn up some time soon though.

Have yourselves a lovely weekend.

Toots for now,

Over the moon!

It has been a very busy week and Sunday was the ultimate in fun and enjoyment - I spent it with my family.*Ü*  The last time we were all together was last August, so in preparation, I made some Lemon Curd for my 3 daughters and Chocolate Fudge Cake for everyone - to add to the already full platter with various cakes and scones that everyone had made! *Drool*

Then the girls wanted to go visit Hollister to do a little retail therapy. What kind of shop wants you to shop in the dark?! LOL. It's not the place I would like to work. It can't be good for the eyes - or lack of vitamins A&D!  Anyways, Yasmin and Eden managed to spend over £200 between them! Both are rehearsing to be WAGS me thinks! *Ü*

Eden being almost 12 is the tallest of all 6 of my grandchildren and has her eyes set on being Britain's Next Top Model!! I just LOVE this photo of them. They all get on soo well together and always have such fun.

It was birthday present opening time, as the youngest 2 - Ethan and Miss Ashley celebrated birthdays recently and Eden's will be very soon.

When it was time to leave for home....we were met with the sight of a beautiful moon - lighting the way - the end to a wonderful day spent with my family. It was HUGE - and soo bright. Similar to the Supermoon that we recently had gracing our skies.

...and there we must leave them....children now all tucked up in bed....LOL...I doubt it very much. Parents all sprawled out on the sofas - exhausted and feeling rather coma-tised from all of that sugar...that's probably more like it! *Ü* ...and me...I am OVER THE MOON! *Ü*

Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you will come again very soon.

Ally Pally stash haul!

Too excited to sleep, (I need to get out more!)...I was awake at 5am Saturday morning, ready to make the trip to London for my 2nd visit to Alexandra Palace. Last year, I got the train but I went by National Express coach this time which saved me money - more to spend on goodies! *Ü* I sat next to a friend who I didn't know would be on the coach - going to London to stay with her mum for a week, so it was good company and the time travelling shortened. The coach was good timing too.

The day was mild and sunny and I arrived at the palace around 10.45. There were no queues, so the minute I stepped through the doors, I was met with eye candy! Ooo...where to begin...I went straight to the £1 stall first, as I learned last year that things sold out fast. Everything was £1 each. I bought one for me and one for my granddaughter Yasmin.

Hard to believe some of the packs have 10 stamps for £1!

I love these brads. *Ü*

...and I bought some clear gems but I had trouble with editing these photos - probably due to their size which has taken me half the morning!

I wanted some of Graphic45's earlier papers for different projects.

I overheard a lady say to her friend - walking past some Graphic 45 papers...."oh no, I don't want any of those, they are dark and old fashioned!"  LOL.

These were a cute find on the Mei Flower stand - charms and woodchip flourishes.

There was a new stand - MDF Man and the items were soo cheap. These little albums have 6 pages each and were £1.20 each!...

...and my best buy of the day was this set of Promarker pens....as you can see they cost £11.90 for 12 - bargain. It's my first ever set! I know, I'm a little behind with the trend! *Ü*

I am already looking forward to September for the next show and my eldest granddaughter Yasmin wants to come with me. *Ü*

Off to stalk the postman - in search for my first DT package from Australia. *Squeal*.

Have yourself a wonderful day.

 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Spring has certainly sprung in my area. The trees are full of blossom which seem a little earlier than usual and I just had to take some photos of this white blossom with my new camera Sony A55! (See earlier post for info).

There were 3 trees together that had the most delicious perfume wafting on the gentle breeze.
Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.