This week...

........my husband has three whole days off and we're very happy.

At last, after over a month of working six days a week, he has a little
break and we can have a bit more time together as a family. We're
 taking the girls to The Deep in Hull this weekend and we can't wait!


.........I remembered to take a flask of tea when we were out and about.

It was a slightly cold morning so my hot, warming drink was just

perfect. I should remember to take my flask again next time 

especially when it's a nippy day like today.

............Lulu loves the swing.

She's usually not a fan of swings but on Monday she went on this one
at the local playground and happily stayed there for ages. She didn't
want to be pushed, instead she let the breeze gently move the swing
and she was giggling, singing and talking to herself the whole time.
And then she proudly said to me 'I'm swinging, Mummy'.
It was just wonderful.

.........the girls and I had a successful shopping trip in town.

We got all the things on our shopping list without any trouble at all
and we had plenty of time to enjoy a break in the Winter Garden and
 a browse in the museum shop. Then my shopping companions
who were so good and patient got their well deserved treat:
a fun ride in a little blue train and some nice sweeties to take home.
A successful morning indeed.


........we have another frozen summer treat: blackberry sorbet.

And it's all thanks to my husband's efforts. He picked the blackberries
then made the sorbet, all in an afternoon. And yes he also cooked
a lovely dinner afterwards. The girls and I are so lucky.



........I made this simple wall art with an old picture frame and
 gift wrapping paper that has a map of Central London.

I cut out a section of the map that has the places which are
special to us--the area where we used to live and where we
got married. I'm really happy with it and best of all it didn't cost
me much at all. I already had the wrapping paper and the
 picture frame was just 20p from a jumble sale. What a lucky find!

The rest of the map has become a treasure map for little pirates
to play with. I thought I'll use it for card making but my husband
and the girls had other ideas and they had a great time playing
pirates so I couldn't get cross plus I got the bit I wanted so
everyone was happy.

So that's our week so far. Hope yours is going well and you
have lots of fun things planned for this Bank Holiday Weekend.
Enjoy!