Finally we have snow!!

We've had snow at night, gone in the morning!

We've had lots of snow on a school day!

But last night we had snow and this morning we still had snow.

Off we went to Grandma's and Grandad's with our sledges. Fun was had by all !!!

The Simple Things

 The simple things that made me smile this week!!

My daughter has done her practise 'SATS' tests this week. She's done really well and we are soooo proud of her. Cake for tea!!

The postman delivered a lovely book this week, which me and my little boy are reading together.

And finally a 'new to me' table. (Like I say the simple things make me happy). This table will change my life!!! I can multitask (leave my sewing out and feed the children at the same time).

Elf Work!

 A long time ago (last October) I started a woodwork project. Due to space most of my woodwork is done outside on a sunny day. This particular project was for Christmas, so it was done in secret!! Look away now children.

The woodwork was done, then the painting started. Luckily I had paint left over after decorating the children's bedrooms. 

So the finished product. A wall mounted shelf for Lego figures and one for Sylvanian family figures.

Mummy the Christmas Elf !!

Happy New Year!!

Welcome 2013. How long will it take before it feels normal to put 2013!! For me, probably weeks.
I would love to show you lots of crafty things I've been up to, but sadly there is nothing to show.

Today we took down our Christmas decorations. It truly signals the end of the holidays. Back to school for my two tomorrow and back to work for me. Boooo.

Although I haven't made any resolutions this year, I have made a 'general plan'  -  DO!

I often spend hours, days, weeks and even months debating even small tasks and jobs. This years to make the most of my time I plan to DO! 

Starting today (after the decorations) I tidied the children's craft cupboard. Here is the before photo....

 The Hama beads emerged from the cupboard, so my little boy made a tank!!

Then all the stuff went back in (well most of the stuff)

So the moto for 2013 (for me)  DO IT, STOP WASTING TIME!!

Just as a little therapy while I was out and about I got some fabric. I know, spots again!!

Last Day.

So this is the last day of 2012.

The weather over Christmas has been pretty wet around here, but today determination took over - We will go out for a walk!! Even as we got in the car the heavens opened (who's idea was a walk?)

 

We headed once again to the local country park. Up to the summit to take in the misty lovely view.

 

We managed to stay dry and the wind blew away the cobwebs.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year (and for me a more productive one).

Christmas Camping.

So for the last couple of years my children have built ginger bread houses at Christmas. First we started with Ikeas own ginger bread house. Then last year we made a small village of ginger bread houses (three houses). Sadly on boxing day the village had collapsed!

This year we decided on something smaller, so that we could store it in our cake carrier.

So Christmas camping!!

Some of the sweets and icing didn't make it onto the tents!

 

 

 

 

I'm pleased to report all the tents are still standing!!

Don't Panic!!

So Christmas is nearly upon us. Many jobs over the last week have been rushed (not photographed) or completely abandoned!!

I did complete an important task, I bottled my home made wine. This year I used two shop bought kits.

 

 

I made a couple of drawstring bags for a friend.

 

 

This week I also attended a couple of carol services, a church nativity, tidied the house, purchased panto tickets, bought last minute gifts, tidied the house, wrapped all the presents, posted the scout post, posted my last Christmas cards, had a job interview, visited family, put up the last of the decorations, bought a turkey and all the veg, attended the panto (very good), made ginger biscuits, visited Santa's reindeer's at the local nature reserve, oh and tidied the house (again).

 

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and we will be decorating our 'ginger tent creations!' .

Then off to the carol service.

 

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas.

Sarah.