Water Walkers

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Posted In , , , , Edit This 7 Comments »
Oh to be a kid again!  If the park had been empty nothing would have stopped me from kicking off my shoes and joining my children in an attempt at walking on water in a big plastic bubble.



I might have found the "Get inside the plastic bag Mrs and I'll zip you in"  bit slightly disturbing but I would have had a laugh as my hair stood on end when the air rushed in through the blue tube.



Still, it was great fun watching my children fall on their faces...



...and at least I didn't look like a gerbil.

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Secret Weapon

Friday, October 16, 2009 Posted In , Edit This 6 Comments »
Summer Salad

This salad has been my favourite lunch throughout the summer.  Now the days are cooling off it seems a silly time to share it with you but we might have a warm day or two yet.  I lost over a stone during the summer and this was my secret weapon:



Fill a plate with mixed salad leaves.  Throw on some chopped mushrooms and halved grapes.  Sprinkle over 15g of grated medium cheddar and 10g of toasted sunflower seeds (a couple of minutes in a pan on a high heat does the trick there, no need for oil).  That's it.  Oil or dressing is unnecessary as the grapes add enough moisture. 

If you have a go, let me know what you think.


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Blackberry Skies

Friday, October 09, 2009 Posted In , , Edit This 6 Comments »
All through the night, your glorious eyes
Were gazing down in mine,
And with a full heart's thankful sighs
I blessed that watch divine!

I was at peace, and drank your beams
As they were life to me
And revelled in my changeful dreams 
Like petrel on the sea.

Stars - a poem by Emily Bronte
 



Though I must confess, this is not a photo of the night sky, rather a bowl of blackberries.   Magical though, don't you think?


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Stress Buster

Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Posted In , Edit This 8 Comments »
First, paint a target on an old vest or t-shirt and put it on a willing child...


Next fill a watergun...


Take aim and fire...



Squeals of laughter for everyone!



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Archie's Song

Monday, August 03, 2009 Posted In , , , Edit This 12 Comments »
My little dog Archie decided to have a sing song this morning. Made me laugh so I thought I'd share it with you.


video video


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It's The Holidays!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Edit This 4 Comments »

Just wanted to wish you all a happy summer.

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Making Memories

Friday, July 17, 2009 Posted In , , , , , Edit This 8 Comments »
After a couple of busy weeks and with the prospect of seven more as the kids summer holidays approach, husband and I thought a romantic picnic was called for.


We set off for the lanes where we hopped over a stile, laid out our (not very romantic) picnic mat...

...in a corner of a field and tucked into our baguettes. Gentle rain began to fall from a blue-white sky. No rain cloud, just soft, cool rain and brilliant, burning sunshine. So there we sat, hot and wet, trying to keep our lunch dry and wishing sunglasses came with windscreen wipers. But romantic? Oh yes, magic. Now, if we had the children with us we would have to play the mat game...




Haha, no chance! A cloud giant seemed to be taking a rest...

... so I thought I would too...

...while hubby disappeared into the hedgerow with his camera.

Bugs and flora caught on camera, sun caught on my shoulders it was time to pick our children up from school and so begin the holidays...


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