A bit of this 'n' that

Jay is going through a growth spurt again! I can't believe how much he has grown in such a short time. I said to Mike we'd be better off buying his school uniform shortly before he goes back to school or it's not going to fit him, he really is growing like a weed lol. I'll be looking for some more trousers over the next couple of days, and I might get the sewing machine out and make a couple of these pairs into long shorts, since they're in good condition still.
Jay also did really well in his achievements last term too, he's received a medal for everything achieved in year 6, a certificate and pin badge for a cycling course, and he's also got two certificates, a rosette, two pin badges and two photographs for his horse riding with the RDA. He has pretty much worn the rosette and medal on a daily basis, he's done really well for himself and I'm very proud of him. 
He's really done us all very, very proud :) 


Andrew is teething, he's had 5 teeth through in the matter of a short few weeks, the rest at the front all look as though they are on the gum line, I've been told about some really good teething powders, they're natural too and an absolute godsend.. they even stop upset tummies that they often get with teething, I really don't know where I'd be without them. But I'll still be glad when it's all over for him (Lots of love and huggles all round in the meantime too) x


Well as for the me bit, I've got my new soap molds, and I'll be cooking up some soaps tomorrow lol, I've promised Kellie I'll send her some too.. I'll post some pics when I can :) 
I've also got my new scrap book, I've had it for a couple of weeks, the front is all set up, I'll start some pages when I get a little quiet time at a decent hour, (But right now it's 2am). I'm really looking forward to getting all my good memories into my new 'good memories book'. It's something we can work on together.
I also want to have a blast at making a quilt out of Andrews outgrown clothes, it will make a cute memory blanket too - it's just a case of getting my marbles and the time for everything. 
Anyway I'll update as soon as I can with piccys and the what-nots as right now I am so ready for my bed lol
have a great day/Night.


Take care as always
Louise x

My line in the sand

After a 'feather ruffling' between a couple of us online, I've decided to 'draw my line in the sand'.
It's as straightforward as this, everything that's been 'said', all grudges etc stay on one side of the sand, and I go on the other side, there's going to be no more mentioning of it, here, there, or anywhere from me. I'm just going to let it go from here on.. because we all have family, health and life issues, and there's nothing to gain from arguing for anyone.
Anyway I'm here as a friend to anyone who wants to join me.. x
Huggles
Louise xx

Zoo Pics

Andrews Birthday trip to Chester Zoo. On the 14th June, it really was such a wonderful relaxing day... and it's felt great to go over the pictures and reflect on it again, so here we are, sharing as promised x


My little digital page of Andrew watching the turtle at Chester Zoo
(Had to re size this so you could see it all on the screen).

CZlunch

Look who's lunch!!
My children at Chester Zoo, Sarah, holding Andrew and Jordan





My children at Chester Zoo in front of the water feature  



Jordan, in the monkeys hut, with a monkey statue... do you see the resemblance? lol.
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Some of the wildlife

 

 

 

 

OK I'll leave it here, before there's a screen full lol.. thank you for looking and take care, Louise xx