The Gallery - My Weekend

Hello, long neglected blog. Missed yer....

Anyway, whilst all the other lovely Mummy's were at CyberMummy11 (I remain a little bit jealous)

My eldest daughter was having her Holy Communion.

As I am not Catholic it has been a slow and treacherous journey discovering what a MASSIVE deal this is to a young Catholic girl...rites of passage...etc..etc...

I have to admit, to begin with, I thought it was a bit weird dressing an 8 year old as a bride. Then you do it and you see her and I you melt...she looked gorgeous.

So forget all the religious stuff, she loved doing it and she felt great and special for a day. As far as I am concerned that is a win.

Not to mention we had the in-laws over from Ireland (which was lovely) and a BBQ in our back garden for all our friends and family afterwards and cake - Win.

A fab day all round.

Nana, Heather & Grannie

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The Gallery - Simple Pleasures

I love my gadgets and gizmo's but there is one thing I love more.


I love the sun. 


For me just sitting, reading a book in the garden with the sun out with the children laughing and playing around me, is just about as good as it gets..Maybe a glass of wine in this scenario tops it off. 


This picture was taken last year at my Mum and Dad's it is my Dad's birthday when we have a BBQ with the family. I am relaxing in their orchard with enough sun and shade. The kids were playing and the sound of the pond tinker-ling and birds singing are in the background. Perfect.

Look at those feet, totally relaxed. For more pictures like these (probably not of feet) go over to StickyFingers Gallery.


PS The feet are for you Tara, as I know you love them so. 

Wordless Wednesday - Sausages

Last BBQ of the season. Here comes Autumn.