A Quick Catch Up

When it finally came, it didnt seem to want to stop.  Here is our back garden last week, looking ever so wintery.  Have to say, getting abit fed up of it now, the street is like an ice-skating rink - much to the delight of the kids.

It was the turn of Charlie's nativity play yesterday - 'The Sleepy Shepherd'.  Charlie was one of the sheep, oh it makes you want to cry (with laughter), he just looked so cute

Henrietta's Christmas Play 'When Santa Got Shot Down' - dont ask (it's all about World War 2!) takes place on Monday.  More photos to follow next week.

Last but not least, had to show you a photo of the felt ball garland I made, using felt balls I purchased from Blooming Felt.  I think it turned out rather good, it looks brilliant hung over my favourite pictures.

Heres hoping we dont get anymore snow - keep warm everyone.....xxx

More Birthday Photos

Henrietta had a brilliant time at Build A Bear - I highly recommend it if you have one nearby.  The shop was really busy but we were allocated 'Sophie' who looked after all the kids - she was wonderful.  At the end of the party she got all the shop to sing Happy Birthday to Henrietta - how sweet was that.

Afterwards it was back home for a spot of something to eat.  Everything had to be 'bear' related - here are a few photos:

Would like to say I baked it myself, but I just cant lie.  Yummy chocolate cake from Tesco's, iced bear from a wonderful lady on Ebay, ribbon from ebay too - Henrietta was thrilled with the end result

Henrietta's bear invites, which took ages to cut out - but well worth it in the end

I have covered up my contact details

Charlie, Lucy, Henrietta and Beth enjoying a Birthday Tea

All kids rec'd a party box with some goodies inside - I am loving the bakers twine

Henrietta blows out her candles

Just finished off the Thank You notes - which are attached to a Thornton's Chocolate Bear, yum yum

Well, thats it for another year, well maybe not.  Charlie is already planning his Super Mario 6th Birthday Party - which will be happening in May!

Happy 8th Birthday Henrietta

Henrietta turns 8 today.  She was so excited this morning, she woke up every hour from 4 o'clock.  Heres wishing you a wonderful day.  Birthday party on Sunday includes a trip with two of her best friends to Build A Bear Workshop in Leeds.

Opening presents and cards

Birthday banner, tissue pom poms and bears - all made by me

Happy Birthday my 'Beautiful Girl'



World War 2 Day

Henrietta's class project for this term is World War 2 (how exciting).  Today they visited Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton Le Hole, North Yorkshire for a World War 2 experience.

All the kids and teachers had to dress up in 1940's dress.  Heres Henrietta this morning dressed in her fair isle tank top, pleated skirt and grey knee socks.

Happy Belated Halloween

Halloween really should last for a full week instead of just the one day.  We still have our pumpkin (or Punkin as Charlie calls it) on the doorstep, but sadly all the other stuff is back in the loft until next year.

Kids really wanted to get dressed up this year, Henrietta as a cat and Charlie as a bat, but as we were away at Mums last week and I was really under the weather, I just didnt have the time or the strength to muster up anything - next year kids, I promise.

Hello Blogland

Gosh, I didnt realise how long it was since my last post.  As ever I am busy busy busy.  My 'to-do' list is never ending (which in a strange way I like!).

OK some photos for you from the last few weeks: 

Charlies class project for the whole of last term was pirates.  On their class assembly day, they were all allowed to go dressed as a pirate.  As ever, I didnt have the correct props, so off a hunting I went for the perfect pirate costume.  This one I found on ebay from a wonderful seller who even sent extra items for Charlie - thank you so much Lisa, Charlie was over the moon with his costume.

Here are my two, plus my little niece Harriet playing on the swings at Yeadon Tarn.  Brrrr it was cold.

Also, forgot to mention in my last post (how on earth did I forget this one!).  A big CONGRATS to my sister Alison and her husband Richard on the safe arrival of baby Verity, who arrived on the 6th October.  She is just sooooo sweet.

It was the school holidays last week, I took the kids down to visit my Mum and Brian (stepdad).  Brian has just bought a fishing boat which is moor'd in pretty Christchurch.  The kids had a brilliant time - both had a go at driving.  Sadly we had to come away early from Mama and Grandads, as Charlie had a birthday party to attend on Thursday.  No worries, we will be visiting again very soon.

Hope you have all remembered to put your clocks back 1 hour.....x

Help Wanted

OK, so Henrietta will turn 8 on the 5th November (a bonfire night baby).  Do I know what to buy her, not a ruddy clue.  She is no help either, saying 'just get me anything'.  Oh yeah, this could mean anything from a Barbie doll to a real life pony.

Suggestions for presents would be greatly appreciated.  She can be quite girlie at times, her fav colour is pink, then again she has been known to climb the odd tree, so she is somewhat of a tomboy at times.

Thanking all you kind bloggers in advance.
By the way, thank you for those who suggested games for the DSi, it was a great help - Im on the case.