...and the obligatory winter knee-high socks
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
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Monday, 16 August 2010
London Calling...
So, the mummy turned 50 in July so to celebrate we had a delicious birthday tea. The sis and I made some brown paper bunting, which turned out pretty spiffing if I do say so myself. I tackled my first ever cheesecake and it was delicious; my sis took the photo. The table was groaning under salads, home made roast tomato and basil quiche and asparagus tart from me; cheese scones and carrot cake from the sis; some M&S yummy goods and plenty of other home baked treats. It was a great evening with the family (and Pimms) and my favourite mummmy was spoilt rotten, just like she deserved.
But the birthday wasn't over! We (the gran, the sis, the brother) took her on a surprise day trip to London and a go on the London Eye. We were up bright and early and caught the speedy Virgin train down to the capital, we had a picnic of left overs from the tea and then went for a spin on the Eye. I wasn't hugely keen on the whole affair, too high for me, but there were some great views. We walked our feet off to see all the sights - Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden... then we trooped back onto the train and promptly fell into our beds! Great fun!
But the birthday wasn't over! We (the gran, the sis, the brother) took her on a surprise day trip to London and a go on the London Eye. We were up bright and early and caught the speedy Virgin train down to the capital, we had a picnic of left overs from the tea and then went for a spin on the Eye. I wasn't hugely keen on the whole affair, too high for me, but there were some great views. We walked our feet off to see all the sights - Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden... then we trooped back onto the train and promptly fell into our beds! Great fun!
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Moss
Meet Moss. This is the family dog for all his 15 years. He's a border terrier and is absolutely gorgeous, if you ask me!
Unfortunately, Moss is getting on a bit and isn't very well. This upsets me greatly and many tears have been cried recently.
But Moss has been a faithful and fabulous companion for 15 years of my life. Both me and my family have been through a lot in those 15 years and Moss has always been there. I can remember going to choose him from the Border Terrier Farm (OK, I can't remember what it was called...but I was only 6 at the time!) I remember sitting and cuddling all these tiny black dogs, no bigger than a guinea pig (in my memory, at least!). Then there was the impatient wait until he was old enough to come home with us! I remember playing with him at the old house in the kitchen. I have memories of his first ventures into the back garden. I remember when we used to have chickens and how Moss found them a bit of a mystery when they first started roaming around HIS garden. I remember defending him at primary school when one of the boys was mean about him. I remember the phase he went through when he yapped and barked and jumped up at anyone who came to visit. I can hear him skidding across the gravel at the old house trying to chase the squirrels up the oak tree. I remember how he used to pull on his lead. I remember telling him all my secrets and crying into his collar a good few times. I remember all the happy and joyful family times that he has been a part of. I remember all of this and I will keep remembering and keep loving him all the time he's still with us and beyond. Love you Moss!
Summery Days, Lazy Times...
Summer continued when I got home to Manchester with my brother's 13th birthday. A teenager, wow! We had a scrummy cake and plenty of other delights with the family to celebrate!
The brother and I cooked a delicious asparagus and cheese tart one summer's evening...
The mummy and I decided to go out for dinner one night, my treat! We went to the delicious Giraffe restaurant. We had one of their original smoothies each - Mum had Fluffy Giraffe and I had Giddy Giraffe. We most definitely ate our fill!
I ventured into the garden late one afternoon to catch up on writing some letters and making some cards. The sunshine tempted me out and made me temporarily forget about the pollen - I was sneezing all evening!
Finding delight in the every day is so key for me. This summer isn't about massive adventures abroad and big things; it's just about appreciating all that I am blessed with every day.
The brother and I cooked a delicious asparagus and cheese tart one summer's evening...
The mummy and I decided to go out for dinner one night, my treat! We went to the delicious Giraffe restaurant. We had one of their original smoothies each - Mum had Fluffy Giraffe and I had Giddy Giraffe. We most definitely ate our fill!
I ventured into the garden late one afternoon to catch up on writing some letters and making some cards. The sunshine tempted me out and made me temporarily forget about the pollen - I was sneezing all evening!
Finding delight in the every day is so key for me. This summer isn't about massive adventures abroad and big things; it's just about appreciating all that I am blessed with every day.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
Summer begins in Edinburgh
Post-exam time is full of BBQ's on the meadows, Pimms, cake, so much tea, iced lattes, dinner with friends, cream scones, walks through Edinburgh, sleepovers, the Royal Botanic Gardens, day trips to the beach at St Andrews, catching up with friends, saying bye to people, getting stuck in to life! Sunshiney happiness.
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