The Giants are coming . . .

Early Friday morning we set off for the train station (along with hundreds of others) to head into Liverpool to see the Giants.

The little girl is beautiful and her dog was amazing, but its very difficult to get good photos.

As we waited for the Giant Grandma we had a chance to look at some of the amazing buildings in Liverpool.

The Giant Grandma was walking with her stick when we saw her, but she did have a wheel chair for when she felt tired !!

 The little girl looks as tired as we felt. Lots of walking, quite a bit of standing about, very hot weather - yes we where all pretty tired.

The train ride home, well what can I say.. . . queuing to get into the station, queuing for the lift (with pram), queuing in the station to get onto the platform, then queuing on the platform to get onto the train - not for the faint hearted. 

P.S. The last time the Giants came to Liverpool was for 'Sea Odyssey'.  I think this was before I started my blog but I found some photo for you to have a look at.  

Summer Birthday Number 2. . . .

The second birthday of the month was on a minecraft theme. So whilst watching the Tour de France I made some minecraft bags!!

 This is when you're relieved its only a small party.

All the party food was minecraft related, we had 

Redstone - strawberries

Golden apples - apples

Gold - popcorn

Carrots - carrots

etc. . . 

It all went down well, with no left overs.

The cake was pretty simple, just earth with grass or chocolate with green butter cream.

Icing cakes in the blistering heat is not a good idea. They look pretty 'rustic' but they tasted great.

A couple of hours later the guests had all gone and the presents all unwrapped. . . . 

A chilled glass of wine with a bit of cake, bliss.

Drum roll please. . . . .

Well a few things have been ticked off my list and I am starting to feel a little less stressed.

The award ceremony went very well. My Daughter got a prize!! 

She was awarded for her textile project, I know textiles!!!!!

Her Teacher said:

Your Unicorn bag was fantastic and I look forward  to teaching you in Year 8.

Well done wonderful girl!!

Well done from your Mum as well, you amaze me everyday and you are definitely wonderful. xoxoxo

Breathe . . . . .

This past week has been very hectic. At the end of the school year the juggling starts. Trying to organise time off in the holidays, childcare cover, family camping plans, birthday month, etc. 

We've had three school plays this week and the coming week makes me panic. I have a end of year assembly and awards ceremony, working two jobs, sports day, backup sports day, library volunteer meeting, optician appointment, nephews school play, party baking, present buying, etc

The list goes on & on . . . 

I know I'm not the only one, every one has to juggle some times its just I feel like I've got one ball too many.

So for now I'm going to 'BREATHE', try and calm my thoughts and have a cup of tea.

I think the saying is 'See you on the other side (of this week)'

Acorns and conkers!

After work/school on Wednesday I had a small window of time for myself.

(I just ignored the jobs around the house!!)

So out came the fabric. . . . 

A small plate template. . . 

A quick pin and straight under the machine. . . . 

A few choice words as I tried to turn it 'right sides out'

There you have it, what is it I hear you say.

Well its a travel 'noughts and crosses', of course!

I even made a little bag for the pieces.

(which you could collect on your day out, sea shells, stones or acorns and conkers)

Perfect for camping!!