Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Jazzing it up

Was playing around with some a locket my grandmother gave to me a few years ago and decided to add some beads and trinkets to see what it would look like...



Next I'll try to get some photos of the girls for the inside.

Thurleigh Farm

Today I took the girls to Thurleigh Farm, weather was damp but thankfully the rain held off.
Emily being reflective

Boing!

It's a Bunny, called biscuits but that doesn't mean he's edible. Todays favourite toy and word - "Tractor"

But yellow crayons taste nice


Saturday, May 24, 2008

Easy come, easy go, easy come

We've been really busy over the last few weeks, we've had some really hot weather so got the paddling pool out, had a car boot sale and didn't sell much and finally worked on the garden, we've still got 3 fence panels to put in, top soil and returf the lawn.
Drew and I spent a day in Dublin this week - as part of some market research for a company I was given tickets to fly with Ryanair in return for filling in a 10 minute questionaire once we had arrived. We spent a chilled out day of walking around dublin, eating some nice food and having a couple of beers.

New this week - Phoebe won £50 on the premium bonds and lost the whole lot within 3 hours!
To make up for that she won a Haribo Competition that I had entered on her bahalf - she now has a brightly coloured Haribo beach towel and a whole box of marshmallows! We also received 4 free cinema tickets and a box of yummy scrummy chocolates from Hotel Chocolate.



And finally what really happens when Mummy is at work!





Oi ! That's my cycling helmet and gloves!

Friday, May 09, 2008

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Ohhh free stuff!

This week I've been very lucky and have received some freebies from various magazine subscriptions. First to arrive was some very nice nail polish (white, pink, dark plum, along with nail varnish remover, nail and cuticle oil, some polish removing wipes and a nice black bag for it all), next today I received some benefit "but officer" pink lipstick, a lip brush and some shimmering body power with puff. And finally a free packet of Betty Crockers choclate fudge brownie mix (from a market research company!). What an ace way to spend my evening - making brownies and painting my nails, that's just so girly!

I just wonder what will be popping through my door next.

Saturday, May 03, 2008

This is me


Okay, this one is different - this is funny. YOU fill in the blanks about ME and send it back to ME. But FIRST send a blank one out to all your friends, including me, so we can return the favour to you. Be honest. They're really SCARY to get back. It only takes a few minutes, so just do it!First send (forward) this survey to everyone you know to see how well he or she knows you.Second, hit 'reply' and fill this survey out about the person who sent it to you and send it back to them.

Where did we meet?

Take a stab at my middle name?

Do I smoke?

Color of my eyes?

What's one of my favorite things to do?

What's my favorite type of music?

Am I shy or outgoing?

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?

Any special talents?

How many children do I have?

If you and I were stranded on a desert island,what is one thing that I would bring?

I can't wait to see the answers..

So here are some of the answers I got...

Where did we meet?_________ at Citrix

Take a stab at my middle name?_________ Ummm Ann? I think I know this. Doh.

Do I smoke?______________________ No

Color of my eyes?_____________________ blue

Do I have any siblings?__________________ yes

What's one of my favorite things to do?____ grow things...whether that's children, animals, or things in the garden. :)

What's my favorite type of music?_______good question - I know you like the Foo Fighters!

Am I shy or outgoing?_______at first, but get a few Jack Daniels and Diet Cokes in ya...

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?_______________ Rebel when you need to be

Any special talents?___ Altruism and finding amazing bargains! Seriously, it's very impressive. (both talents, that is)

How many children do I have?_________________________ 2...and Drew. Har har har.

If you and I were stranded on a desert island,what is one thing that I would bring?_________________________________ Broadband! LOL

Friday, May 02, 2008

7 days later

I had my 7 day post op check yesterday. Things are going well and I no longer need to take my complicated regime of eye drops and I've not suffered from any dry eyes at all.

I've still got a bit of the vampire "bloody eyes" look about me but it's hardly noticeable.

*signs off to hang upside down for a while*

sleep tight everyone