I'm happily working out in the garden today (am on a smoko break!!!)
Monday, 24 February 2014
Winter wonder
Seriously, I have to show you this right now.... Yes, it's blue, hot, sunny today! Middle of Winter, in England where the country has battered the most severe storms recently. Madness, but am certainly not complaining!
Wales
This week over the half term holidays, we drove to Wales. Everyone normally asked "why?" but I can now tell you why....because it's absolutely stunning and so much to do and see.
It reminded me heaps of the Lake District, with the slate walls, lakes, also amazing views, rolling hills.... except Wales has sheep, over 11 million of them!
We loved Wales, weather and all. We hiked Mt Snowdon (to the snow line) and to build 'Olaf' the snowman (see the movie Frozen) and finished the hike at a cozy tearoom where we indulged in hot chocolates and Welsh teacakes.
We pretended to be Welsh protectors of Caernavon Castle. A truly remarkable castle.
We were total dare devils and did the world's fastest and longest zip wire. JP & Tanzin went on the big zip wire that took them over 1km doing 100mph!!! Taylor, Jaimie & I did the little one - still fast at 60mph!! SO much fun!!!! zip-world
We tried to speak Welsh but always ended up sounding mixed Scottish/Indian. Will give it a miss.
We hiked about 5 miles along the southern coast line of Snowdonia and all in all, just had a really lovely time all together. The girls only fought over who was going to hold Matilda on the lead!!
It reminded me heaps of the Lake District, with the slate walls, lakes, also amazing views, rolling hills.... except Wales has sheep, over 11 million of them!
We loved Wales, weather and all. We hiked Mt Snowdon (to the snow line) and to build 'Olaf' the snowman (see the movie Frozen) and finished the hike at a cozy tearoom where we indulged in hot chocolates and Welsh teacakes.
We pretended to be Welsh protectors of Caernavon Castle. A truly remarkable castle.
We were total dare devils and did the world's fastest and longest zip wire. JP & Tanzin went on the big zip wire that took them over 1km doing 100mph!!! Taylor, Jaimie & I did the little one - still fast at 60mph!! SO much fun!!!! zip-world
We tried to speak Welsh but always ended up sounding mixed Scottish/Indian. Will give it a miss.
We hiked about 5 miles along the southern coast line of Snowdonia and all in all, just had a really lovely time all together. The girls only fought over who was going to hold Matilda on the lead!!
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| The pathway to the top of Snowdon is behind the girls. |
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| Zipworld |
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| The longest town sign in Wales. Go on, give it a go!! |
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| Evening hike up a slate mine |
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On the coastal path  |
Friday, 14 February 2014
Jaimie
Our little girl is such a girly girl! Her makeup kit is way bigger than mine. She's forever clopping around in my sparkly heels and loves all things pretty.
So I had a giggle when I caught her putting on eyeshadow in my bathroom the other day. She cracks me up!
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| Concentration |
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| I've taught her well to blend!! |
Do you feel the love?
Happy Valentines Day!
We have never celebrated the day with gifts, restaurants & flowers, because it's the little things in life that make your love special to you. Not just one (very commercial) day.
Whoa, it's taken me a very long time to say that! You all know me, I've never been one to refuse a gift or flowers. so yeah, I admit, I have been a tad jealous of those girls that receive on Valentines Day, but now in my wisdom of age, I've come to understand and realise the true importance of love.
Tonight, I had fun and with the help of Taylor, we decorated our dining room with love heart plates, lights, balloons and candles. Sweet...
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