Why?

Why is it that every time my boys are on holiday they are poorly? Can anyone explain this to me purlease? We currently have a sickness bug running through the house and it has hit poor Steve too on his week off. Yup we had made some lovely plans for this week which have now gone down the pan - literally.

Hey ho these things happen I suppose. We have spent some quality time together over the last few days but now I am beginning to get slightly stir crazy!!!

But one good thing is that I have started an Ideas File made out of old magazines - I have one or two! I spent alot of yesterday cutting and sticking piccies and it was good fun!

Tomorrow we are hoping to go out for a couple of hours - oh I hope we do! xxxxx

Soaking Sunday!

Blimey where has all of this rain come from? Then again it is a Bank Holiday weekend - how typical is that?

Yesterday was a lovely day. I spent most of the day in the company of my friend Lindsey who is a fellow crafter. We went to the Colemans warehouse in the morning followed by a cream tea in Waitrose (mmmmmmmmm). Then it was home and Lindsey stayed for a couple of hours for some cups of tea.
I did mean to do some crafting last night but decided to spend some quality time with my hubby and also talked to Traci who was very excited about the latest competition on her forum
The idea is to make six inchies which have a common theme - well of course mine had to be about my love of all things bear! Go and have a look at this new and exciting forum.

So today the weather decided things were to be of an indoor nature. Ironing for starters (boo) followed by yet another cleaning of George's bedroom carpet. Then I made another two samples for Traci, which I don't think i can show yet but watch this space, and the six inchies for the comp which I am quite pleased with.

This afternoon we allsat as family and watched Eragon which is actually quite a good film. One of my fav actors John Malkovich is in it so that was an added bonus. He plays excellent baddies!

Tonight, well I really must get three cards done for my friend's dad for Father's Day - this is quite good for me as it is a repeat order from this friend so she must like my cards.

Right tea time to sort - the natives are getting restless! xxxxxx

It's Friday - yay!!!

Yup it's Friday, its the weekend, the boys are off school next week and my hubby will be off work too!!! Double yay!!!!

Yesterday was a nice day as Steve was at home so after a morning of doing a couple of samples I was taken out to lunch which was bliss! The afternoon saw us at school looking at the boys work over the last term. Harry has really improved and his writing is lovely and George? Well I love looking at their work at that age and trying to decipher what it is LOL!

Today I have had George at home as he was not too well overnight. So most of this morning was taken up with cleaning his bedding, bed, carpet, doors, wardrobes, walls - you get the picture.
Harry had a swimming lesson this afternoon and so he is now shatttered - an early night for all of us me thinks.

No crafting today (boo hiss) but I hear the weekend is going to be pretty awful weather wise so bring out the stash! xxx

C'mon you reds!!!

Yes tonight is a big night in our household. Steve's footie team Liverpool are playing AC Milan. I am at home looking after the boys and he is down the pub with some friends. Luckily he has booked tomorrow off work!

I realised tonight I have not posted on this blog since Sunday! How awful! Yesterday I was very poorly with a migraine - blooming thing. I do not got them very often thank goodness as it was very nasty!

Still back today and my house is nice and clean after a mammoth cleaning session. Believe me it was required!

On a crafting note since Sunday I have not done a thing as I have been either poorly or helping out at school with both boys classes. Not a good thing this lack of crafting as I have some samples to make for Traci - I will be in trouble!!!!!

Right stuff to do - catch yers laters xxxxx

I lubs this kid!

This boy has had some heartache to deal with in the last few weeks but he can still crack a smile. :-)

It is not often he will genuinely smile when I point my camera at him - urgh mum do you have to????? But look at this stunner from yesterday.

I lubs this boy sooooo much and he will never know how proud I have been of him this week. xxxxxxx

Anyhow back to this weekend. Yesterday we decided was retail therapy day. Harry spent his birthday money on Dr Who stuff and George bought some more Cars things from that wonderful place known as Toys r Us. Hubs treated himself to a new bike so that he and Harry can go out on little excursions.

Well, what about Mummy Bear???? A quick trip to Traci's Cabin soon sorted me out. A couple of wooden numbers to start with, followed by a 12 x 12 trimmer and last but not least a CROPODILE. Oh yes - its green, its fab and its all mine!!!! Mwhahahahahaha!

This morning was totally wasted by spending almost 3 hours ironing. I hate hate hate ironing - but that is one job done for another week. This afternoon I have been doing a few samples for the cabin which I will photograph tomorrow.

Right going to do some blog surfing I think - till tomorrow xxxxx

A whole community came together.

That's what happened yesterday at the funeral. The whole of our town came together and supported each other and Williams family through this awful time and we all came to say goodbye to a special little chap.

Yes it was emotional, yes we all cried but every word which was said yesterday came from the heart. I just hope his family can take these words and remember him not just with sadness for their loss but with pride and love for such a lovely little boy.

Steve and I went with Harry and all three of us let our emotions out. I had every intention of not getting too upset for Harry but I just could not help it.

After the funeral we all followed William outside and 500 balloons were released. It was a beautiful sight to see them float high in the sky. It was all the more poignant as each balloon carried a handwritten label from all of his friends and family. Helping to attach the labels earlier in the day was a privilage for me although I could not bring myself to read any of the them.

Although it was a very sad afternoon it was truly a reflection of how many hearts had been touched by William and his family - my thoughts and best wishes go out to them.

I also just want to add that a friend of mine had some really bad news yesterday. Traci, lots of love to you, Nick and Kiesha from the boys and I xxxxxxxx

For William.

Today we are attending the funeral of Harry's friend William who would've been 9 this Sunday.
This is not an easy thing we are doing today but it is for William and his family.
We want to say goodbye to a little boy taken so tragically from his family and friends two weeks ago today.
At this moment in time I feel numb and so sad. Sad for William and sad for his mum and dad who should not have to be burying their son today.
William - wherever you are we hope you are in a better place. We will always think of you with a smile on our faces but sadness in our hearts. xxxxxxx