Day out

We went to Pollok Country Park in Glasgow today for its annual family day. Pollok House sits within the estate, a beautiful house built in 1752.

There were lots of things to see and do. I bought a beautiful handcrafted necklace and bracelet and got lots of business cards/contacts for a Fairtrade event i am organising for November as part of my job. Caleb's favourite area was with the animals. He sure loved the highland cows! We couldnt get him away from this fence! I dont like cows, but i do like Highland cows, they're kinda cute

I am so glad DH has a new job, it means no more shift work or weekend work which means lots more fun family days out like this!

Catching up

Well, i havent posted here in a while! Ive been busy, have done no stitching or anything even remotely crafty. Lets see, what's happened in the last month....

-We travelled down south to Appleby Magna where I was a bridesmaid for one of my best friends.

-I was at camp for a week (i help run our church's kids camp), which was hard work in terrible weather

-My friend from London came to stay

- My husband got a new job, which is so great but has created a childcare gap one day a week...looking for a childminder or good nursery and its hard!!

- Have i mentioned it rained pretty much all of July? Some summer!

- I have entered the Great Scottish run and in 5 weeks will be running a 10k race. Or attempting to. Training is under way.

I got quite into catching up with friends on facebook and blogging has been pushed aside. Looking forward to catching up with your lives soon!

Home from hols

We're home! Had a fab time in Florida. We were in Orlando, doing the disney thing and Dad had hired a villa for the 7 of us. It was super hot and we had a storm nearly everyday but they never lasted long. It was great to have hot sunny weather and access to our own pool and just be away on holiday and have a break from "normal" life.

We were dreading Caleb on a plane. He's 17months and rarely sits still. However, he was an angel! We were pretty gobsmacked actually. On the way over he stayed in the seats the whole time (didnt even try get into the aisle), played with his toys, entertained the people behind and played with the window blind. I dont know how we passed 9hours but we did. On the way home (a nighttime flight) he slept most of the way!

Matthews family came down from Canada to visit which was great. His mum and dad babysat a few days so we could go and visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Caleb got to meet his cousin Luke for the first time and it was great. They got on so well, it was so cute. Caleb changed a lot on holiday, grew up even more. He speaks really well and comes out with all sorts of hilarious things, i think he was copying Luke (who is 3).

Im sure there is loads more to say about our holiday. Jetlag is a killer though....our sleeptimes are totally messed up. When mummy and daddy are shattered Caleb is wide awake and vice versa. Cant get him into bed before 1am. Its hard going. Hoping things return to normal soon!

Off to Florida

Life has been really, really busy recently...in a good way though! Just thought id check in and say hi...and bye. We're off to Florida tomorrow for 3 and a half weeks! Cant wait to be there, dreading the long flight with a little boy who never sits still! Wish us luck

See you in July :)

1960's

Like my costume? Went for the Jackie Kennedy look. Was a fun night! Here i am with mum

Next weekend should also be fun. 15 girlies away on a hen weekend. Ive organised this so im hoping its good. We're camping (in caravans) in Stratford upon Avon. So excited, these are my best friends from way back and we always have a great time together!

Election Day

I love elections, but especially general elections. I like deciding who to vote for, i like watching the candidates desperately appeal for votes. I love the 2 second feeling of empowerment when you cast your vote on polling day!

Will turn the tv on as soon as i get up tomorrow morning to see what the results are. I know some people will sit up overnight for hours hearing the results as they come in...im interested but not enough to miss my sleep!!

Fob for Margaret

Im trying to recall what has kept me away the last few weeks, unsuccessfully. Life is just busy...all is good though.

Here is a fob i made Margaret recently. Tilt your head to the right (Can anyone tell me why blogger rotates pics? Its horizontal in "my pictures" folder but i upload it to here and it turns them vertical and i cant rotate them aaahh) This one of Nic's designs. Her charts are free but a donation to the MS society is appreciated. I think that's a great idea.

An "M" for Margaret in the middle
Working the next 2 days. 60's party on Friday night - will be fun seeing everyones outfits, i'll have to post a picture of mine.