I got told off!!!!

Yes that's right I got told off by George and the reason why? Well I did not put on my blog a picture of him with his beloved teacher Miss Pallet.
He adores her well and truly. Infact both of my boys do as she also taught Harry when he was in Reception.
So hopefully my four year old will now be happy!

It has been the first day of the holidays and we have been out and about. The first trip of the day was the dentist for myslf and the boys. This went quite well with nothing more than a checkup although the dentist thinks Harry may need a brace in the near future.

This afternoon Steve decided to take the boys over to the local driving range as they all love to hit a few golf balls. I decided to tag along and take a couple of pics. We then had a quick look in the golf shop afterwards which then turne out to be a costly thing to do as I bought Steve's pressie - a set of decent clubs and we treated the boys to a junior club set. hmmmmm bit costly but ah well you can't take it with you can you?

Influences on your life.

We all have people in our lives who are huge influences and help to make us who we are. These people who may not necessarily be family but are still there for us in good times and bad.

These two ladies pictured with Harry are two such people and I can honestly say it has been a real privilage to know them and for them to be a major part of my eldest son's life for a year.
The top picture is Harry with Miss Lynch and the bottom one is her classroom assistant Jackie. Just how much these two people mean to us they will never know but I know I will always be indebted to them.
Harry entered their classroom last September a shadow of his former self. His previous year had not been good and I can honestly say the stuffing had been knocked out of him by his former teacher who although is a good teacher I don't think she was good for him.
By Christmas the old Harry had come back - he was confident again and more importantly he was happy. He has come on in leap and bounds and his sat results were brilliant thanks to these two people.

Obviously in May tragedy struck when one of Harry's classmates was killed and again the love and care shown to the children from Miss Lynch and Jackie got them through that awful time. I really do believe that the kids would not have dealt with it as well as they did if it wasn't for them.
You always remember the teachers who touched your heart when you were young - these two will truly always be in Harry's xxxxxx

BTW I do apologise for the dreadful pics but I was very emotional when I took them!!!!!!

So my eldest has left primary school and in September will start middle school - oh my goodness!!!!!!Also my youngest finished his year in Reception and will be in Year 1 in six weeks time!!!!!

So what have I been up to since Tuesday?? Well alot of things have been going on at school as the year came to a close so have been tooing and froing there. I did start a card for Steve's Granny which I am hoping to finish today but besides that no real crafting I am afraid. But I am hoping to resolve that issue today.

And yesterday? well...........I must confess to reading the new Harry Potter book.....all of it too. I just could not put it down until i was finished much to Traci's disgust I might add. But she is only jealous as she spent nine hours in a car yesterday and reading it would've made her car sick. Did I give any of the plot away????? Of course not I am much to good a friend for that mwahhahhahha!!!!

Only three more days to go!

My boys break up for summer in three days time. Crikey how quick has this year flown!!!

I am very organised and have already made some thank you cards for the teachers and classroom assistants.

My boys have been really lucky this year with their teachers, especially Harry. His class have really had a traumatic time over the last few months and I can honestly say their teacher has helped them through their loss.
This week is also quite sad for him as he is leaving Primary School and will be joining the local middle school in September. My baby is growing up!!!!

George's teacher has also been a star. She has known George since he was a week old and so he feels very at ease with her. Given that he is one of the youngest in his year (he is not 5 until 29th August) he has really settled in at school thanks to her.
In September George will have the same teacher in year one as Harry did which is great as she is lovely too.

George was supposed to have his Sports Fun Day today. Hmmmm well we managed until 12.00 and then of course the heavens opened and yes it got cancelled. I did manage a couple of pics which I will post tomorrow. But poor George was gutted at not doing any races - maybe next year?

I don't know about you but I am getting really brassed off with this rain now. It is no longer funny going out during the school runs and getting drenched. Still at least after Friday I won't need to worry about that for six weeks!

Urghhhhh Sunday night again!

Well it is Sunday night already - argh its Monday tomorrow!!!

The weekends are flying by at the moment - one minute it is Friday night and then all of a sudden it's Sunday.

The boys have only one more week left at school and it is a busy one. Transfer day is tomorrow, so George will be with his new year one teacher and Harry will be going to his new midde school for the day. I am really nervous for Harry as not only is it a new school but he will be going back to being the youngest year again. We have packed his pencil case and rucksack tonight and he has to be at school by 8.20am tomorrow. He says he is not nervous but I think deep down he is.

We have been out for Sunday lunch today with the inlaws as it was Steve's dad's 60th birthday. The weather stayed dry until we came home so that was fab as we sat outside for an hour or so to make the most of that strange orange ball in the sky!!!!!

The pictures above are cards I made at Traci's card class last week. It is the first time I have used wire in crafting and I really liked the effect. I will certainly be going to the class again as it was great to have some dedicated time to craft and it's nice to meet like minded people.

Right may try and do a few more cards - enjoy your evening xxxx

Happy Birthday!!!!

Yesterday was my bro's birthday and today is my Mum's!
Happy Birthday to both of them!!!!! Love ya loads! xxxxx

Here is a card I made for my Mum who is a big ice cream fan - actually she lurves the stuff!!!!! I saw this image and knew it was the one for her.

On this card I got to use my Cuttlebug daisy embossing folder for the first time and the verdict.......wow!!!! Even though I used this folder on my Big Shot the results are fantastic. The embossing is so crisp and clear and I will be deffo investing in other folders!

So what was happening today? Well Harry's friend Tom is coming over for the day and I am having a crafting day - well inbetween sorting out washing!

Have a good day everyone xxxxxxx

Bit of a let down!

I got no crafting done today at all - it has been quite busy here with one thing or another.

This morning started off with sports day for Harry - he did all of his races and even came first in the dribbling race. I was very proud!!!!

I then went out for lunch with some friends which was lovely but the school run then beckoned and I have spent my time since sorting out my Avon orders. There was alot of orders too which is a great thing but it does take a long time to get them packed up and delivered. Still at least I will have some crafting money to see me through the next few weeks and that can only be a good thing.

Proud mummy moment!

Here is a piccie of my boy receiving his new belt on Monday night. He was so chuffed to pass - as were we all!!!
It is a hobby he really enjoys and gets so much from it. Phil is a fab instructor - very patient but very strict. I really hope that Harry carries this hobby on as it has done so much for him already!

Yesterday I went to a craft club run by Traci at the local Baptist Church. It was great fun and a morning's craft was just what I needed! I will be definately going again as it did me the world of good. Thanks Traci xxx

I made three cards at the session which I will take piccies of tomorrow and post on the blog. It was the first time I had used wire and I think it will be something I use again.

Unfortunately no crafting has been done today as I have catching up with the dreaded h*******k. Urghhhhh! I was ironing for two and half hours - what a waste of valuable crafting time.

Tomorrow is sports day for Harry but the afternoon is free so who knows what may happen crafting wise? xxxx