Where Have I Been...

Hello everyone. I thought I would come on and post some bits and pieces about where I have been hiding this last fortnight. But, I don't think I can remember everywhere, lol. So, what I'll do is post a few pics of the kids and tell you where they were taken and then I don't need to worry about where I went and when, lol.

Jack was being Mr Bentley from Bob the Builder here, lol



Not very often I get one of them altogether!The two pics above were at Tantallon Castle.



Another rare moment of Jack and Steven playing together - usually Steven is being a terrible bully. This one and the next couple were at Direlton Castle near North Berwick. It was absolutely gorgeous here with amazing grounds. It was a shame I couldn't capture it with the camera.








One more of them all



Kim in a huff - nothing new here then!!



I'm the King of the Castle.



This one and the next couple are at Gullane Beach.



They started at the top of the beach and got closer and closer to the water.



This is where Steven took his pants off because they were wet.



And this is Jack gone for a swim with all his clothes on!! he had to come home with 2 cardigans wrapped round him!

These ones are from Elcho Castle.

Jack signs the Visitors book and Steven waits for his turn.



This was the Stewards house at Elcho castle and it was gorgeous - my dream home, lol.

Well, that's it,we have done a lot more but, too much to show. Thanks for taking the time to stop by and look
Hugs
Suzanne

Progress

Afternoon everyone. Hope you are all well. Have just popped on to show that I am making sme progress. More for my own benefit, lol. I am halway through the lining paper stage - yeah!

Pretty boring - I know. Going to have a break now and get out and enjoy this gorgeous weather

Busy, Busy, Busy

Hello everyone. I hope you are all well and enjoying the glorious weather we have just now. I couldn't believe how warm it was today - washing was out and back in within about 2 hours, lol.

I don't have a card to show today but I did want to show what had been keeping me so busy the last fortnight! My mum, wonderful woman that she, is decided to give her bedroom a lick of paint. Now, since mum has very sore hands and wrists at the moment - they think she has rheumatoid arthritis - what this really means is...Suzanne has to give the room a lick of paint, lol. Not that I mind BUT...what started as a plain and simple job turned into a workathon! AFTER painting, she decided that she wanted coving up - to hide my not so straight paint line. Then she did a feature wall with this gorgeous paper - she did that part! THEN, she wanted a new bed from IKEA. Gorgeous and the flat pack boxes fitted into the car no probs...What she didn't tell me was that it was going to take me 5 HOURS to build the blooming thing!!!!!
So, here's a wee pic until I can get a card made...I am making one in between all this madness but, I can't show them till the end of the week as they are DT cards.

Anyway, That's what I've been doing and I really don't mind because she does lots for me and I actually quite like decorating...so much so that I've now started mine, lol. And, this is what I am faced with this week...

Thanks for taking the time to look. Please leave a comment so I can return the visit

Hugs

Such a gorgeous, thoughtful gift.

Hello everyone. I hope everyone is well and that you all had a lovely Christmas. I had a really nice time. I go to my mums for Christmas dinner every year. I don't know if I'll ever be brave enough to attempt to cook it myself, lol. So, after the kids had opened all their presents, we went down to see what Santa had left at Grannys. Next, it was off to see Grandad and Granny and then after that it was off to my dads.
The kids all got everything they had asked for as did all the adults and a wonderful time was had by all as well as all the over indulging and not being able to move for fear of bursting, lol.

There was one gift this year that was very special and that was a gorgeous quilt that my sister had been making for my mum. I don't know who was more excited about it, me or my sister, lol. I knew my mum would love it because of all the hard work and love that had gone into hand stitching it. It was also proving quite a difficult task as she still lives at home and could only do it when mum wasn't around. However, finish it she did (even staying up till 5am on Christmas morning) and it was absolutely gorgeous! My mum couldn't believe her eyes...and neither could I because she had also made one for me!!!

She had been making one for me with the help of my mum and the kids and she'd been making one for my mum that only I knew about. They are both beautiful and it is such a pleasure to know that someone has taken all that time and effort to make something as special as that for you. And, it fits my bed beautifully!

I have taken a photo of my one (unfortunately, I can't get a decent photo of the full thing)and will take one of my mums next time I visit. I hope my sister and my mum know how much this quilt means to me and how much I appreciate it.

Thanks for taking the time to look

Hugs

First Christmas Party

Hello everybody. I just wanted to do a quick post tonight to show off some pics of Wee Steven ready to go to his first Christmas Party at the nursery. Up until Sunday, he wouldn't go anywhere near Santa but...with a wee bit gentle persuasion and holding tight to Jack's hand...he went in to see him. Today at the party though, Santa walks across the room and Steven hides his eyes with his hands, lol...if only I had caught that with the camera. He did manage to go up and get his present...even if it was very quickly.

Here he is posing for the camera...

'

Are you no finished yet, Mum?'

And, when Santa comes to town...

Ha, so much for a quick post. Sorry about all the pictures...I just couldn't help myself. Back tomorrow with some of whats been keeping me busy.

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I've been busy...

Hi everyone. I have just popped on to tell you all about what I have been doing today. My neighbours dog has delivered her first litter of pups today. So...I have spent the day lying on the floor, encouraging her and petting her. There were 8 altogether. Sadly, 2 didn't make it but the other six were ok. She has cleaned them all up and nursed them all so it looks like she is going to be ok with them. They are absolutely gorgeous...small enough to fit along the length of my hand. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos to show as my daughter has pinched my camera to take away with her and the other camera I've got isn't that great...as you'lll see in tomorrow's post, lol.

So, I haven't been sitting doing nothing...I've been playing vet/midwife.

I'll be back tomorrow with some more nice news

Hugs

Hi everyone.

I hope you are all well. This weekend has been hectic. My daughter, Kimberley has been chosen, along with 12 others from the school, to take part in a leadership week in Skye. I am absolutely delighted for her and so proud of her. I really hope she enjoys herself and gives everyhting she's got and also gets a great deal out of it. So...that also means that we are without our usual moody teenager for the week...and it is sooo quiet, lol.

On another note, the winner is.....Geordie Joe!!! YES!!! I have been quite disappointed with the show this year because firstly...Those twins were awful...Then, Jamie got the boot...Next, it was Daniel and... Poor Stacey. However, I really liked Joe (did like Olly to) but really thought that Joe was the better of the two and I am delighted that he won.

And, lastly, I have one other exciting piece of news but...you will have to wait till Tuesday for it, LOL! Even though I am dying to tell you all!

Sorry I don't have anything to show tonight...too busy with the XFactor!

Hugs

Shopping

Good morning everyone! Looks like it might be a bit nicer today - hopefully that rain will stay away for a wee while anyway. I don't have anything to post today as I have been quite busy in the house. Thought I would teach myself how to plaster! HA - was I having a giraffe or what, lol!!!
Anyway, I've given up and am leaving it to the expert. So, today I am going to take my mother shopping to her favourite craft shop. I will need to get off early though as I am working tonight and she spends so long talking to the staff there that I might be late back if I'm not careful. So, I will go and do some shopping and then I will hopefully be back with a card to show tomorrow

Wee Steven's Tile Painting

Hi everyone. Hope you are all enjoying our lovely Scottish weather if you are having the pleasure of experiencing it right now, lol! I have just popped on to show you a picture of my youngest son proudly showing off his first ever tile painting.

Isn't it gorgeous? I love the painting and I also think the photo is fab. He is so proud of it. He done this a while back with my mum and he said 'can you tack a piture of mines tile mum?' How Cute!!

Hope you like it
Suzanne x

A VERY PROUD MUM

Hi everyone! Hope you are all well and enjoying the glorious sunshine - if you are getting the same weather as us! I just popped on to let you all know my wonderful news. My daughter Kimmie was asked to be a guest designer for Crafty Monkeys blog. This was a fantastic opportunity for her and she gladly accepted the invitation. The whole family is extremely proud of Kimmie - she is an excellent card maker - and I would also like to thank Hannah and Zoe for inviting Kimmie to join them this week. Both girls are also very talented and they all should be very proud of themselves.

You can check out the blog and see all the girls fabulous creations HERE!

Thanks again Girls and well done Kimmie!

Hugs
Suzanne x

HELLO EVERYONE

I thought I would make a quick post just to say hello. I have sadly not got anything to post as all my stash is still packed into boxes for the move. Was meant to be Wednesday but I have been delayed again. I get my keys on Tuesday now, so, fingers crossed I won't have to wait to long before I can make a card again. I think I will go and pinch some of my mum's things because we received our new Whiff of Joy spring stamp kit yesterday and I can't wait to colour some of those gorgeous images.
Anyway, I am off now to pack some more. I hope to be back soon with something to show

Hugs
Suzanne x

'Snowmanny' Fun

As you are all probably aware by now, we had snow in Edinburgh yesterday. Now, it wasn't enough to keep the kids home from school but, it was enough that it was still there when they got home after school. Usually, it has stopped and melted away by late afternoon. So, we all went out to have some fun. Jack and Kim wanted a snowball fight, along with their Dad and Jack's friend. Wee Steven couldn't remember the snow from last year so he was fascinated with it. He just kept calling it 'snowmanny. We had lots of fun and built a big snowman, a middle snowman and a mini snowman.

This final one is Steven going into the garden next door for all 'their' snow because his is finished!

Back to normal today, though, just drizzle and grey skies!

Hugs
Suzanne x

BRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!!!!!

Isn't he just gorgeous?! My 2 year old, Steven, loves Fireman Sam. Since there is an alarm clock at the start of the theme tune, he calls it BRING!!! This is him after he had opened all his presents on Christmas Day. My sister got him the outfit, even though she had to pay a fortune for shipping. He loves it!



Hugs
Suzanne x