Showing posts with label may. Show all posts
Showing posts with label may. Show all posts

Monday, 16 May 2016

Hen Do & Weekend With Jack's Parents

Morning All! I hope everyone is well and that you had a nice weekend.


Just a quick update on Barry for those wondering how the poorly patient is, he's doing much better. He has been home from the Vets for a week now and for the most part has been fine. There has been the odd bout of vomiting but nothing to be concerned about and he's getting his appetite back which is a big relief (he's so skinny!). He seems quiet still but I'm hoping that by the end of this week he'll be back to his normal bouncy self. Fingers crossed we don't have another flare up for a while.. He's starting to play with his toys again which is a very positive sign, we just want him back to normal!


On the rare occasions Barry wanders off and lets me out of his sight, he can be found sunbathing!



Making friends with Harvey the gorgeous Sausage Dog on Sunday! First time that Barry has met a dog smaller than him!


We headed back to Cambridgeshire for the weekend to spend some time with Jack's parents and for my best friend's Hen Do which was great fun, I think Jess really enjoyed herself. We had a lovely meal out in Browns in Cambridge followed by some drinks in a bar. I had a really nice time and it was great to see Jess having fun before her big day in two weeks' time! I had organised goodie bags for everyone attending the hen do and I had great fun buying bits and putting them all together. The other girls generously contributed and the glow stick bracelets and personalised badges proved the biggest hits. I sorted balloons too and Jess' lovely mother in law to be, Rene, made some beautiful flower arrangements for the table too - lots of the things Jess loves to make it special for her. The wedding is fast approaching and I know she's beginning to get quite nervous and stressed, it's also hard without her Mum here who suddenly passed away just before Christmas. So my intent is to make sure my bestie is well looked after and relaxed!


Hen Do Goodie Bags

Some of the bag's contents


Beautiful flower arrangement!


Jess and I



It was lovely spending some time with Jack's parents too. They own a windmill that sits on their property and it was National Mills Weekend so it was open to the public. It was great to see lots of people coming to visit the mill to find out about its history and have a nose inside. If anyone finds it of interest, here's a couple of website links:


Cattell's Mill Website: http://www.windmillweb.net/


National Mills Weekend: http://www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk/pages_wind/willingham.htm




We've got a quieter week ahead of us which I'm relieved about as both Jack and I are tired after lots of travelling just recently. My brother is staying tonight as he's visiting a client near Reading tomorrow so that will be nice. They completed on their house purchase last Thursday so I'm looking forward to hearing all about their new home, with a possible visit planned for this coming weekend.


Other than that we will be making the most of pottering around in the garden and getting on with some DIY jobs in the house. I'm also dragging Jack out shopping on Saturday as he needs a suit for the wedding, so I think we'll head to Reading where there are plenty of shops.


Finally, just a few photos from my walk around Willingham while at Jack's Parents, everywhere looks so pretty even though everywhere stinks of pollen!!


Apple blossom

Lilac I believe? Please do correct me if I'm wrong!

Forget Me Nots back in our garden at home


Have a good week everyone!


Em x

Tuesday, 3 May 2016

April Review

How quickly the months seem to be flying past! I can't believe April has been and gone and what a busy month it was for us. We had lots of fun despite the weather being a bit cooler than normal and it was a month of getting on with things in the garden too.




Here are a few of my April highlights;




1. Dog Walking Holiday - Wye Valley, Wales
We had an amazing time in Wales; our first trip here and what a beautiful place it is. We loved the walks, the scenery, the food and having Barry by our side!








2. Spending time in the garden
Our back garden is really starting to take shape now; the shed is complete, I'm busy working on the flower beds to add a variety of colour to the garden and we're currently in the process of finishing off the tortoise's run and building a raised veg bed. I love pottering around the garden!






3. Bank Holiday Weekend in Norfolk
We had a lovely time visiting my family and running along the beach at Overstrand!





4. Spending time with family
It was lovely visiting Nan and Syd earlier in the month too and seeing my parents this last weekend


Simon, Syd, Jenna, Me, Jack and Nan and a huge roast dinner!


Jenna, Mum and I



May is looking like another busy month; my best friend Jess gets married at the end of the month and there's lots of prep and fun to come before then. Jack and I also want to try and get lots more gardening and decorating done at home. We're hoping for a good month of sunshine as I'm sure everyone is, though I'm not looking forward to the high pollen levels that are just around the corner!


What plans do you have for May?


Em x