tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-194228512024-03-13T16:56:26.850+00:00Lifes everyday chaosLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-71127670469460230742011-09-11T18:13:00.001+00:002011-09-11T18:13:34.773+00:00Wiggly Worm!Flynn loves playing with play dough. Just recently he has started to make things out of it rather than just cut it up or put it in the toys that came with one if the sets. He had been making people but shouted me on Friday to come and look at his wiggly worm - he even found some things for the eyes! Flynn has such a great imagination.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/11/2965.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/11/s_2965.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-35120032880711012592011-09-08T09:44:00.001+00:002011-09-08T09:44:48.222+00:00Back to schoolIt was back to school this week for Ethan. One of the highlights was that he got to use his new backpack. He loved it as soon as he saw it and didn't want to look at any more.<br /><br />So it's back to the old routines of pack lunches (I hate this job), homework, rushing in the mornings etc<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/08/368.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_368.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Flynn starts back at nursery next week and can't wait!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-46158722274496830012011-08-29T15:41:00.003+00:002011-08-29T15:47:06.437+00:00Scrapping!I've done lots of scrapping this Bank Holiday weekend and enjoyed getting some of my photos from our trip to London earlier this month done. This layout is using <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/1183/scrapbooking-sketch-of-the-week/">Shimelle's</a> sketch this week and I love how it turned out. (Not the best photo as I used my iPhone)
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<br /><div>Wonder how long I'll keep up blogging for!!!</div>
<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-12149934591346431582011-07-17T22:39:00.001+00:002011-07-17T22:39:08.029+00:00DIYA few months back we started work on our front room. We had been wanting to do it for a while and when the ceiling started falling down we got to work!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4429.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4429.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4431.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4431.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4432.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4432.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We took the chimney breast and then took the room back to brick and the whole ceiling down.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4433.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4433.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4434.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4434.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It was a very messy, dusty few weeks and at times I wondered what we were doing! We soon had it plaster boarded and the plasterer in. It then stayed like that for a while with life getting in the way of completing it. A few weeks ago John started work on it again and it is now almost done :-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4435.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4435.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/17/4436.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/17/s_4436.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />More to follow, should be fully done in the next week or two. After a weekend of shopping too I've got most of the accessories for the room too!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-30658393135306690032011-07-14T09:19:00.001+00:002011-07-14T09:24:55.083+00:00Well done Ethan!At the weekend Ethan took part in this years sailing regatta at our sailing club. He did a great job and took part in all of the 3 races. Overall (39 sailors took part of all abilities) Ethan didn't come in last in hi little boat :-) In the junior section he got a 2nd place and was presented with a trophy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/14/514.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/14/s_514.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-20113678719167441422010-11-21T20:00:00.001+00:002010-11-21T20:00:59.550+00:00ScrappingI had a lovely evening last night with great friends - although the evening went far too quickly! I managed a couple of layouts, so not a bad evenings scrapping for me.<br /><br />Thank you Carla for having us and to Debs and Sally too for a fabby evening.<br /><br />Hoping to go to a new crop starting in a few weeks which is just round the corner from where I live :-)<br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-64772262191603729562010-11-20T17:29:00.001+00:002010-11-20T17:29:10.709+00:00A good day!Today has been a good day starting off with the fantastic news Flynn will start nursery in January at the local school. This is going to be great for him but I'm realising he is growing up too quickly!<br /><br />John then went off to the Sailing Club to look at a boat he was thinking of buying - he didn't in the end, it was a great price but needed a lot of work. He doesn't need it till spring and we have a slightly bigger budget so we are still on the look out.<br /><br />Whilst John was there me and the boys went for breakfast at our local Wetherspoons.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/20/1450.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/20/s_1450.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />It was then shopping time. Hobbycraft for some card and ribbon for Christmas gifts and a few other things fell into the basket! Then for this weeks food shop. We then nipped to my Grandma and Grandad's but they weren't in.<br /><br />The rest of the day has been spent chilling and getting ready for tonight. A lovely evening with Carla, Sally and Debs.<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-65196689079951070652010-11-18T14:16:00.001+00:002010-11-18T14:16:40.559+00:00Orthoptics<br />Today I have taken Flynn for his orthoptics appointment at the local hospital. He has been been having regular check ups because of family history of squints etc.<br /><br />Flynn did great today and named all the different sized pictures shown to him. He then had to have drops in to dilate his pupils - this test showed he is long sighted but not unusual for his age. The person doing this test was clearly not familiar with what a 3 year old would/wouldn't understand!<br /><br />He has finally been discharged after over 2 years and we can now just have regular checks at the local opticians.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/18/694.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/18/s_694.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />In a few weeks I will be back here with Ethan at the Ear, Nose and Throat department!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-88573828698666258722010-11-18T10:19:00.001+00:002010-11-18T10:19:52.055+00:00Where do I start?Do I recap the last 18 months or so I haven't blogged or just start again from now - decisions!<br /><br />Here's a photo for now of Ethan in his sailing boat - there will be many many posts to come on sailing!!!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/18/200.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/18/s_200.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-48058971986559503772010-11-16T20:58:00.001+00:002010-11-16T21:00:53.064+00:00I'm back!!I've been wanting to start blogging again for a while but never seem to find the time. Now I've got Blogpress on my iPhone I'm hoping that's going to change - let's see!<br /><br />I'll leave you with a photo of my gorgeous boys from a weekend walk at Elvaston Castle to get a photo for our Christmas cards this year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/16/1865.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/11/16/s_1865.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />PS - thanks Sally for recommending this app xxx<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-90296410304651577122009-02-05T13:58:00.015+00:002009-02-05T17:51:59.159+00:00SNOW!Wow what a great week it has been with all the snow we've had (apart from having to drive in it to work earlier in the week!)<br /><br />On Monday we got the first lot of snow and this was Flynn's first time in the snow! We went out onto the decking before Ethan went to school and both boys had lots of fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5DFtlXMI/AAAAAAAAA-0/8NJNb07FEsI/s1600-h/IMG_7327.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299321743023103170" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5DFtlXMI/AAAAAAAAA-0/8NJNb07FEsI/s200/IMG_7327.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYrz4rp4k0I/AAAAAAAAA-U/n2Frb7CPJyU/s1600-h/IMG_7330.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299316066671432514" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYrz4rp4k0I/AAAAAAAAA-U/n2Frb7CPJyU/s200/IMG_7330.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn in the snow for the first time, he was quick to copy Ethan and try and make a snowball!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2P07R71I/AAAAAAAAA-k/FYxNeb6RoYU/s1600-h/IMG_7355.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318663320563538" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2P07R71I/AAAAAAAAA-k/FYxNeb6RoYU/s200/IMG_7355.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2Pi1kbOI/AAAAAAAAA-c/rAHvk0mJnBo/s1600-h/IMG_7337.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318658464771298" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2Pi1kbOI/AAAAAAAAA-c/rAHvk0mJnBo/s200/IMG_7337.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ethan making snowballs and Flynn enjoying himself.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYrz4Q3w08I/AAAAAAAAA-M/FiGjiv5aohU/s1600-h/IMG_7323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299316059481887682" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYrz4Q3w08I/AAAAAAAAA-M/FiGjiv5aohU/s200/IMG_7323.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2QH4F33I/AAAAAAAAA-s/2-EW40UY9ZY/s1600-h/IMG_7343.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318668407463794" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr2QH4F33I/AAAAAAAAA-s/2-EW40UY9ZY/s200/IMG_7343.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The boys playing together in the snow.<br /><br />I finished work a little earlier than usual and went and picked the boys up. We then walked to the Weir field and met friends, the boys (and Mum's) had a great time sledging down the little hills! Flynn enjoyed sledging too and sat with Ethan on the sledge.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5Dls5yBI/AAAAAAAAA_E/RP-b9skm-wk/s1600-h/IMG_7363.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299321751610181650" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5Dls5yBI/AAAAAAAAA_E/RP-b9skm-wk/s200/IMG_7363.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5DeQRnNI/AAAAAAAAA-8/g5DIKS5KT8A/s1600-h/IMG_7361.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299321749611060434" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr5DeQRnNI/AAAAAAAAA-8/g5DIKS5KT8A/s200/IMG_7361.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ethan and Flynn sledging - fun!<br /><br />Then today (Thursday) we woke to a lovely covering of snow and it was still snowing. We also found out that Ethan didn't have school as the teachers couldn't in - this was the best news, it meant we could go out and enjoy the snow. We headed out after breakfast, dropping Flynn off with my sister on the way - Flynn loved being pulled on the sledge on the way. We met some friends again at the Weir field and we built snowmen and went sledging down the little hills. We arrived home cold and wet but had a fab time.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr9afLvi7I/AAAAAAAAA_U/sLKChzmm-qQ/s1600-h/IMG_7407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299326543043988402" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr9afLvi7I/AAAAAAAAA_U/sLKChzmm-qQ/s200/IMG_7407.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr9Z10hGCI/AAAAAAAAA_M/-s5KYpsq2rc/s1600-h/IMG_7394.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299326531940718626" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYr9Z10hGCI/AAAAAAAAA_M/-s5KYpsq2rc/s200/IMG_7394.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Our back garden when we looked out of the window this morning.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCDDkVelI/AAAAAAAAA_c/qHtzaS1XDG4/s1600-h/DSCF6666.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299331638052092498" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCDDkVelI/AAAAAAAAA_c/qHtzaS1XDG4/s200/DSCF6666.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCDldPXdI/AAAAAAAAA_k/ivFUOANrCNg/s1600-h/DSCF6668.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299331647149137362" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCDldPXdI/AAAAAAAAA_k/ivFUOANrCNg/s200/DSCF6668.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn enjoying pulled on the sledge.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCEDjPawI/AAAAAAAAA_s/uXpE_674isc/s1600-h/DSCF6672.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299331655227370242" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsCEDjPawI/AAAAAAAAA_s/uXpE_674isc/s200/DSCF6672.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsFTycJqVI/AAAAAAAABAE/jyULaAysTR8/s1600-h/DSCF6701.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299335224047020370" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsFTycJqVI/AAAAAAAABAE/jyULaAysTR8/s200/DSCF6701.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On our way to the Weir and the Weir field.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsEv0tF_PI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Poyyxx_w4-o/s1600-h/DSCF6680.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299334606179663090" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsEv0tF_PI/AAAAAAAAA_0/Poyyxx_w4-o/s200/DSCF6680.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsEwHLqdqI/AAAAAAAAA_8/dDsH2rcCtCU/s1600-h/DSCF6683.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299334611139720866" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsEwHLqdqI/AAAAAAAAA_8/dDsH2rcCtCU/s200/DSCF6683.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ethan having fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsJF1CbT2I/AAAAAAAABAk/DqsQ8aw1zwg/s1600-h/DSCF6765.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299339382272773986" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsJF1CbT2I/AAAAAAAABAk/DqsQ8aw1zwg/s200/DSCF6765.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsHpvFTsFI/AAAAAAAABAc/W-VTRu6Nc8Y/s1600-h/DSCF6744+-+Copy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299337800126279762" style="WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsHpvFTsFI/AAAAAAAABAc/W-VTRu6Nc8Y/s200/DSCF6744+-+Copy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ethan trying some different sledging positions!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsHpRC6bsI/AAAAAAAABAU/SqV94j9KPko/s1600-h/DSCF6752.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299337792063172290" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsHpRC6bsI/AAAAAAAABAU/SqV94j9KPko/s200/DSCF6752.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsFUUpz6AI/AAAAAAAABAM/GqcJYQNTZro/s1600-h/DSCF6706.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299335233231120386" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SYsFUUpz6AI/AAAAAAAABAM/GqcJYQNTZro/s200/DSCF6706.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Me and Ethan sledging and the snowman we built.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-31756495660926772272009-01-01T22:31:00.008+00:002009-01-02T16:32:05.914+00:00November 2008November has been a month of getting things sorted for Christmas so I can enjoying December instaed of running around doing things at the last minute. So no big events etc this month. <div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div>Bonfire night was at the beginning of the month and for the second year running we had it at home. We had some friends round - Ethan's best friend - so that was really nice for Ethan and Flynn. We had some more fireworks the following night as Ethan's friends brother was ill and was upset he'd missed them.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G6LdksXI/AAAAAAAAA4w/J6PAAbpfDO4/s1600-h/IMG_6166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286459502926016882" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G6LdksXI/AAAAAAAAA4w/J6PAAbpfDO4/s200/IMG_6166.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G7NN8PqI/AAAAAAAAA44/Ovj04irFMiE/s1600-h/IMG_6209.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286459520577191586" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G7NN8PqI/AAAAAAAAA44/Ovj04irFMiE/s200/IMG_6209.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>The boys watching the fireworks, Flynn didn't want to miss out and enjoyed watching and pointing at them too.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G7kEHgxI/AAAAAAAAA5A/WMzTuau0_Mo/s1600-h/IMG_6263.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286459526710002450" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1G7kEHgxI/AAAAAAAAA5A/WMzTuau0_Mo/s200/IMG_6263.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Having fun with the sparklers.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>We went swimming this month and had lots of fun, Etahn and Flynn particularly had a great time. We went on the slides and Ethan went on, on his own and I took Flynn down on my knee - he loved it.</div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1E4MW0OLI/AAAAAAAAA4g/b0Zy_dwvtVA/s1600-h/DSCF6547.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286457269783115954" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1E4MW0OLI/AAAAAAAAA4g/b0Zy_dwvtVA/s200/DSCF6547.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1E4pyAWPI/AAAAAAAAA4o/jpjpoopiOMo/s1600-h/DSCF6559.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286457277681785074" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1E4pyAWPI/AAAAAAAAA4o/jpjpoopiOMo/s200/DSCF6559.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1If1njNLI/AAAAAAAAA5I/bUmb2t7boO4/s1600-h/IMG_6363.JPG"></a></div><div>I took this photo just after a little photo shoot of the boys to try and get a good photo of them both for the Christmas cards. I didn't get a good shot but liked this one of them sat on the sofa together.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1If1njNLI/AAAAAAAAA5I/bUmb2t7boO4/s1600-h/IMG_6363.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286461249408939186" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV1If1njNLI/AAAAAAAAA5I/bUmb2t7boO4/s200/IMG_6363.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-11066940730044063032008-12-11T14:42:00.021+00:002009-01-01T22:30:51.126+00:00October 2008This was the month Flynn turned one - where did that year go?! The day of his birthday was lovely and very relaxed. He opened all his in the morning with a little help from Ethan. We then went and had some photos of the boys took as I've been wanting a nice photo of them both to go on the wall. Later in the day family arrived with their presents for Flynn and we had a birthday cake for him that we did when we had our tea.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV05IpZGkdI/AAAAAAAAA3I/6p4itrPQxro/s1600-h/IMG_5728.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286444358315708882" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV05IpZGkdI/AAAAAAAAA3I/6p4itrPQxro/s200/IMG_5728.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV05JecPYhI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/Ku4qwU7mebY/s1600-h/IMG_5736.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286444372555948562" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV05JecPYhI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/Ku4qwU7mebY/s200/IMG_5736.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn opening and playing on his main present from us - a battery operated bike and he loves it and figured out how it worked straight away.</div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV06dIwOtuI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/e3_f7FsiobY/s1600-h/IMG_5811.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286445809843222242" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV06dIwOtuI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/e3_f7FsiobY/s200/IMG_5811.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV06dggftPI/AAAAAAAAA3g/cyHInK6S6LA/s1600-h/IMG_5865.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286445816219677938" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV06dggftPI/AAAAAAAAA3g/cyHInK6S6LA/s200/IMG_5865.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn enjoying his birthday presents from his grandparents.</div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV07em-Ay0I/AAAAAAAAA3o/4pleOwQb39Q/s1600-h/IMG_5885.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286446934645590850" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV07em-Ay0I/AAAAAAAAA3o/4pleOwQb39Q/s200/IMG_5885.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV07fURkLbI/AAAAAAAAA3w/U2_AwquW8uY/s1600-h/IMG_5903.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286446946807197106" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV07fURkLbI/AAAAAAAAA3w/U2_AwquW8uY/s200/IMG_5903.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn enjoying his birthday cake.<br /><br /></div><div>We decided to have a party for him with all his friends and family the weekend after his birthday. It was a great party and apart from a bit of a rush just before the party started it went really well. </div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09GYMIXfI/AAAAAAAAA34/V2hm-x4hd0Y/s1600-h/IMG_6002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286448717384670706" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09GYMIXfI/AAAAAAAAA34/V2hm-x4hd0Y/s200/IMG_6002.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09G_J5kFI/AAAAAAAAA4A/0_g04jjvaH4/s1600-h/IMG_6004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286448727844294738" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09G_J5kFI/AAAAAAAAA4A/0_g04jjvaH4/s200/IMG_6004.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09HStLhfI/AAAAAAAAA4I/ugcsYIcAWKk/s1600-h/IMG_6016+-+Copy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286448733092546034" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SV09HStLhfI/AAAAAAAAA4I/ugcsYIcAWKk/s200/IMG_6016+-+Copy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn and Ethan enjoying the party and Flynn blowing his candle out - sort of!<br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUFBC--Qm5I/AAAAAAAAA2A/9RVYgoGo42g/s1600-h/IMG_6047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278571757774609298" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUFBC--Qm5I/AAAAAAAAA2A/9RVYgoGo42g/s200/IMG_6047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>The presents Flynn got - need I say any more!</div><br /><br /><div>We went to Goose Fair earlier in the month as we always do and it was Flynn's first time. We took the back carrier instead of trying to get the pushchair through all the crowds and it was great. Flynn loved all the lights, music and watching the rides. Ethan as always had a great time and enjoyed the rides and some food/treats!</div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGJx6jPQlI/AAAAAAAAA2I/ZfCcwX-FXmA/s1600-h/DSCF6451.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278651728878584402" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGJx6jPQlI/AAAAAAAAA2I/ZfCcwX-FXmA/s200/DSCF6451.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGKVghPMhI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/OMr7u--UKH4/s1600-h/DSCF6494.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278652340366160402" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGKVghPMhI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/OMr7u--UKH4/s200/DSCF6494.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Flynn in his back carrier and Ethan on one of the rides he went on.</div><div></div><div>At the end of the month it was Halloween and Ethan was really looking forward to it especially going out trick or treating. Both boys had new outfits this year and looked great, both loved wearing them.<br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGKkcv-aAI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/f7UAAAixrL8/s1600-h/IMG_6057.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278652597052270594" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGKkcv-aAI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/f7UAAAixrL8/s200/IMG_6057.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGTOQoKDcI/AAAAAAAAA3A/AfwmZPS3fVo/s1600-h/IMG_6073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278662111445781954" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGTOQoKDcI/AAAAAAAAA3A/AfwmZPS3fVo/s200/IMG_6073.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Spider Flynn and Pirate Ethan. </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><div>Some random October photos:<br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGMqLZj4-I/AAAAAAAAA24/EOB6gXHsK6o/s1600-h/IMG_5629.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278654894497326050" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGMqLZj4-I/AAAAAAAAA24/EOB6gXHsK6o/s200/IMG_5629.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn fast asleep in his pushchair.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGLriwymFI/AAAAAAAAA2o/gbb_HiyI7-s/s1600-h/IMG_5583.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278653818437015634" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGLriwymFI/AAAAAAAAA2o/gbb_HiyI7-s/s200/IMG_5583.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn emptying the DVD shelves as he does several times a day!<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGLJ2XftTI/AAAAAAAAA2g/e62xPyI3-sY/s1600-h/IMG_6161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278653239584077106" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUGLJ2XftTI/AAAAAAAAA2g/e62xPyI3-sY/s200/IMG_6161.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Flynn just looking cute in the winter hat I got him - I love it and Flynn loves pulling it off.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-16243930756536025422008-11-04T19:39:00.008+00:002008-12-11T16:09:14.716+00:00September 2008It really has been so long since I last updated that I'm just going to do a quick round up of the previous months then try and get back on track! <div><br /><div>September was the start of the next school year and Ethan is now a year 2, can't believe next year he will be in junior school! It was also his 7th birthday and he had a great time and enjoyed having a few friends round for a little party. Here are just a couple of photos from the day:<br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRCmiVsyBKI/AAAAAAAAA1A/zzRHuovhcPI/s1600-h/IMG_5366.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264891073266844834" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRCmiVsyBKI/AAAAAAAAA1A/zzRHuovhcPI/s200/IMG_5366.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Blowing out the candles on his cake.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRC9Efe4qnI/AAAAAAAAA1I/DUDxbxc99BA/s1600-h/IMG_5406.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264915849264278130" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRC9Efe4qnI/AAAAAAAAA1I/DUDxbxc99BA/s200/IMG_5406.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Opening his new red Nintendo DS. He used his birthday money to get this and thought he'd have to wait till after to get it but I bought it before for him so he could have it on his birthday - he was VERY happy.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRC987JqlxI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/rg8-q7cXDq8/s1600-h/IMG_5464.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264916818764142354" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SRC987JqlxI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/rg8-q7cXDq8/s200/IMG_5464.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>One of his other birthday presents was a skateboard, something he has wanted for a long time. The day after his birthday he tried it out in the garden.</div><div><br />September also saw Flynn start at the childminders 2 days a week. He has settled in so well and wouldn't even wave to me on his first day!</div><div><br />We had a day out in Skegness at the end of September, it was a lovely day if not a little cold. Ethan had been wanting to go in the summer holidays but we never got round to it with all the other summer activities we had planned.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUEsXQ0rEMI/AAAAAAAAA1g/821VtoNgG_g/s1600-h/IMG_5483.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278549016419438786" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUEsXQ0rEMI/AAAAAAAAA1g/821VtoNgG_g/s200/IMG_5483.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>John, Ethan and Flynn on the beach, just before burying Ethan in the sand!</div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUErcsdFJ1I/AAAAAAAAA1Y/W9U4sA8tAv8/s1600-h/IMG_5550.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278548010224396114" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SUErcsdFJ1I/AAAAAAAAA1Y/W9U4sA8tAv8/s200/IMG_5550.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Ethan joining Flynn on one of the little rides - Flynn loved going on a few of these little rides.<br /></div><div>I started back at work with my proper hours since starting back after maternity leave. During the last week in July and through August I was doing my hours over 2 days instead of 3 so i could have more time with the boys during the holidays. My usual hours allow me to still be able to take and pick Ethan up from school which is why I spread them over 3 days.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>Also this month I have a slightly new hair style, a different colour through my hair and I'm now growing my fringe out - I'm really liking the new colours this time.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>I had a great girly night out at the beginning of the month to say goodbye to a good friend who is off to live in New Zealand. It was a lovely night and great to get together with everyone. My friend then went at the end of the month to New Zealand with her family.</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-53118831810773435952008-11-04T08:03:00.001+00:002008-11-04T08:04:38.283+00:00Oh dear.....I really have let this go! It's been a busy couple of months with Ethan and Flynn's birthdays - will be back to update sometime this week :DLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-32906168131949542712008-09-03T20:56:00.005+00:002008-09-04T06:58:49.934+00:00Just for funI saw this on <a href="http://anilumagloire.blogspot.com/">Anilu's</a> blog and thought I'd have a go:<br /><br /><br /><br />1) Are your parents married or divorced? <span style="color:#339999;">Married</span><br /><br />(2) Vegetarian? <span style="color:#339999;">No but I was for a while about 12 years ago</span><br /><br />3) Heaven? <span style="color:#339999;">Hopefully</span><br /><br />4) Come close to dying? <span style="color:#339999;">No</span><br /><br />5) What jewelry do you wear 24/7? <span style="color:#339999;">My engagement and wedding rings</span><br /><br />6) Are you eating? <span style="color:#339999;">Not right now but I just had some melon</span><br /><br />7) Do you eat the stems of broccoli? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />8) Makeup? <span style="color:#339999;">A little but I just don't have time in the mornings!</span><br /><br />9) Were you usually the dumper or the dumpee in your past relationships? <span style="color:#339999;">Dumpee</span><br /><br />10) Would you ever have plastic surgery? <span style="color:#339999;">A breast ruduction!</span><br /><br />11) What do you wear to bed? <span style="color:#339999;">PJs</span><br /><br />12) Have you ever done anything illegal? <span style="color:#339999;">Nothing major</span><br /><br />13) Can you roll your tongue? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />14) Pluck your eyebrows? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />15) What kind of watch(es) do you wear: <span style="color:#339999;">I have a few, Guess, Diesel and Calvin Klein</span><br /><br />16) Abortion? <span style="color:#339999;">I wouldn't</span><br /><br />17) Hair color? <span style="color:#339999;">Blond</span><br /><br />18) Future child's name? <span style="color:#339999;">Well I have a 7 year old and 10month old boys, my fave girls names 10 months ago were Elsie and Macy, boys name at the moment - Riley!</span><br /><br />19) Do you snore? <span style="color:#339999;">Hopefully not!</span><br /><br />20) If you could go anywhere in the world on a vacation? <span style="color:#339999;">America, I love America and go as often as possible</span><br /><br />21) Do you sleep with stuffed animals? <span style="color:#339999;">No</span><br /><br />22) If you won the lottery, what would you do first? <span style="color:#339999;">There would be a few things - house, holiday, car, the list goes on.</span><br /><br />23) Gold or silver? <span style="color:#339999;">Gold</span><br /><br />24) Hamburger or hot dog? <span style="color:#339999;">Hot dog</span><br /><br />25) If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? <span style="color:#339999;">Pizza and salad</span><br /><br />26) Beach, city, or country? <span style="color:#339999;">Bit of everything LOL</span><br /><br />27) Who was the last person you touched? <span style="color:#339999;">John</span><br /><br />28) Where do you eat? <span style="color:#339999;">Conservatory or family room</span><br /><br />29) When's the last time you cried? <span style="color:#339999;">Can't remember, maybe when Flynn was a few weeks old and I was feeding him!</span><br /><br />30) Have you loved somebody so much it makes you cry? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes, my boys</span><br /><br />31) Would you ever go out dressed like the opposite sex? <span style="color:#339999;">No</span><br /><br /><br />32) Ever been involved with the police? <span style="color:#339999;">No</span><br /><br />33)Believe in Santa Claus? <span style="color:#339999;">Of course, Santa left snowy footprints last year!</span><br /><br />34) Do you talk in your sleep? <span style="color:#339999;">I'm sure I must have done at some point</span><br /><br />35) Beach or pool? <span style="color:#339999;">Pool</span><br /><br />36) Can you cross your eyes? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes, without even trying</span><br /><br />37) What's your favorite song at the moment? <span style="color:#339999;">I'm Alive</span><br /><br />38) Window seat or aisle? <span style="color:#339999;">Window seat</span><br /><br />39) Ever met any famous bands/singers? <span style="color:#339999;">D:Reama and some of Boyzone</span><br /><br />40) Do you feel that you've ever had a truly successful relationship? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />41) Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? <span style="color:#339999;">Cut it</span><br /><br />42) Rickie Lake or Oprah Winfrey? <span style="color:#339999;">Neither</span><br /><br />43) Would you ever admit to having done plastic surgery of any kind if confronted? <span style="color:#339999;">I think so</span><br /><br />44) How long does your shower last? <span style="color:#339999;">Not long, I like a bath to relax in</span><br /><br />45) Do you drive a stick? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />46) Cake or ice cream? <span style="color:#339999;">Ice Cream</span><br /><br />47) Self-conscious? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes</span><br /><br />48) What time do you get up? <span style="color:#339999;">At the moment about 5.45am, my 10month old loves early mornings - not complaining he goes to bed at 7pm</span><br /><br />49) Have you ever given money to a bum? <span style="color:#339999;">I'm sure I have</span><br /><br />50) When was your first crush? <span style="color:#339999;">At Junior school!</span><br /><br />51) Where do you wish you were? <span style="color:#339999;">In Virginia/New York/San Diego</span><br /><br />52) Have you ever broken someone's heart? <span style="color:#339999;">?</span><br /><br />53) Ever been given a ring? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes :)</span><br /><br />54) Longest relationship? <span style="color:#339999;">10 years and still going strong</span><br /><br />55) Last gift you received: <span style="color:#339999;">That would probably be my Canon DSLR for my birthday</span><br /><br />56) Last sport you played? <span style="color:#339999;">Dancing</span><br /><br />57) Things you spend a lot of money on? <span style="color:#339999;">Scrapping and holidays</span><br /><br />58) Where do you live?<span style="color:#339999;">Nottingham</span><br /><br />59) High school you attend(ed): <span style="color:#339999;">Comp</span><br /><br />60) Last wedding attended: <span style="color:#339999;">Some good friends last year</span><br /><br />61) Favorite fast food restaurant: <span style="color:#339999;">McDonald's but I hardly ever go there</span><br /><br />62) Where do you work: <span style="color:#339999;">In a Health Centre</span><br /><br />63) Can you cook? <span style="color:#339999;">Yes and I enjoy it</span><br /><br />64) Most hated food: <span style="color:#339999;">Olives</span><br /><br />65) Can you sing? <span style="color:#339999;">NO!!!!!</span><br /><br />66) Last concert attended: <span style="color:#339999;">I think it was Daniel Beddingfield</span><br /><br />67) Last kiss? <span style="color:#339999;">My boys at bedtime</span><br /><br />68) Favorite Alcoholic drink: <span style="color:#339999;">Rose</span><br /><br />69) Current crush? <span style="color:#339999;">Now that would be telling LOL </span>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-43972979211356905822008-09-03T06:43:00.008+00:002008-12-11T16:03:00.805+00:00A few layoutsHere are a few layouts I did during August, there are more but I haven't photographed them yet.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4zkxsqYDI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/ANffNc8cbU8/s1600-h/IMG_3895.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241683723214807090" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4zkxsqYDI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/ANffNc8cbU8/s200/IMG_3895.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ethan on the monkey bars, I didn't even know he could do this when we were at our local park, thankfully I had took my camera along.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4zE2R3rVI/AAAAAAAAAnI/MeUa2DryIPM/s1600-h/IMG_3896.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241683174688795986" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4zE2R3rVI/AAAAAAAAAnI/MeUa2DryIPM/s200/IMG_3896.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />John and the boys in the paddling pool earlier in the summer when we actually had some nice weather LOL This was Flynn's first time and he had fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4yqEaugMI/AAAAAAAAAnA/3poBHVvCz6c/s1600-h/IMG_3897.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241682714627571906" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4yqEaugMI/AAAAAAAAAnA/3poBHVvCz6c/s200/IMG_3897.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn is a very determined little boy as these photos show! He was trying to climb up the stairs and would have gone all the way had I let him. He also wanted his toy off his pushchair so he climbed on it and got the toy!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4yYVQnZHI/AAAAAAAAAm4/kpsuSTFSmis/s1600-h/IMG_3898.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241682409910920306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL4yYVQnZHI/AAAAAAAAAm4/kpsuSTFSmis/s200/IMG_3898.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Flynn and how easily he can fall to sleep in the strangest places sometimes. This layout was a scraplift of <a href="http://aprilfoster.blogspot.com/">April's</a> layout for the <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/">Studio Calico </a>hand picked kit.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>All layouts using my Studio Calico kits and a few extras - Doodlebug alphabets, Bazzill cardstock and gems. I'm really loving the Studio Calico kit and it's really changed how I scrap. I very rarely now buy any scrapbooking products other than the kit. It has everything in it I need and if I do want a little more or I can't resist then I buy an add on. What I love too is past kits often co-ordinate with each other so I often mix and match. The community over at Studio Calico is fab too, so friendly and welcoming plus the gallery's are fab/inspiring.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>I will photograph the other layouts and post soon.</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-78614314612758408272008-09-02T12:15:00.012+00:002008-09-02T15:52:05.735+00:00Where did the time go?I can't believe it's the end of the summer holidays already and Ethan starts back at school tomorrow, he'll be in year 2 - last year of infants. Everything is ready and I'll just spend a little time later sorting it all out so it's ready by the door for the morning. <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><br /><div>At the weekend we went to Warwick Castle, somewhere we have planned to go all summer and we finally fitted it in. The day didn't get off to a great start with poor Flynn being stung by a wasp on his lip. It was a little worrying to start with as it swelled up (as you can see in the photo) very quickly and he seemed to be struggling to eat. By the end of the day the swelling had gone and down and he was back to his normal self. Ethan enjoyed doing and seeing various things at the Castle and was a lovely way to end the summer.</div><div> </div><div>Here are some photos from Warwick Castle:</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL0w6B1770I/AAAAAAAAAlw/xjYe2NtV10c/s1600-h/IMG_4345.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241399314814332738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL0w6B1770I/AAAAAAAAAlw/xjYe2NtV10c/s200/IMG_4345.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Flynn after he was stung by a wasp.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL037JRgp7I/AAAAAAAAAmA/IAvFheBCRw8/s1600-h/IMG_4347.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241407030570297266" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL037JRgp7I/AAAAAAAAAmA/IAvFheBCRw8/s200/IMG_4347.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL04lKsD_CI/AAAAAAAAAmI/_chFjawLVwU/s1600-h/IMG_4394.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241407752504605730" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL04lKsD_CI/AAAAAAAAAmI/_chFjawLVwU/s200/IMG_4394.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Ethan inside the Castle and walking along the Castle.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL0xulLxC2I/AAAAAAAAAl4/-LRg1lJzH6g/s1600-h/IMG_4413.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241400217654332258" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL0xulLxC2I/AAAAAAAAAl4/-LRg1lJzH6g/s200/IMG_4413.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1eHsApOmI/AAAAAAAAAmY/kpET_BNH5l8/s1600-h/IMG_4434.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241449027495082594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1eHsApOmI/AAAAAAAAAmY/kpET_BNH5l8/s200/IMG_4434.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Ethan by the fountain and with Flynn in the gardens.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1erCwZyWI/AAAAAAAAAmg/rrla3EzRkX0/s1600-h/IMG_4456.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241449634896398690" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1erCwZyWI/AAAAAAAAAmg/rrla3EzRkX0/s200/IMG_4456.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1dpOf6VkI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Kw4AhnX8H9M/s1600-h/IMG_4415.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241448504177088066" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1dpOf6VkI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Kw4AhnX8H9M/s200/IMG_4415.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Birds - they are beautiful.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1feeNySPI/AAAAAAAAAmo/KsGb7NBnO58/s1600-h/IMG_4510.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241450518440724722" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1feeNySPI/AAAAAAAAAmo/KsGb7NBnO58/s200/IMG_4510.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1gCguQfeI/AAAAAAAAAmw/LnNjCMccaaE/s1600-h/IMG_4522.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241451137589083618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SL1gCguQfeI/AAAAAAAAAmw/LnNjCMccaaE/s200/IMG_4522.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Ethan with the Castle in the background and me with my boys.</div><div> </div><div>I will be back tomorrow with some layouts.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-33806776701373763672008-08-08T07:17:00.014+00:002008-08-08T16:12:42.074+00:00The boysSome recent photos of the boys:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJvz8eATQ-I/AAAAAAAAAjw/aFj6tszHMUM/s1600-h/DSCF6385.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232043612292989922" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJvz8eATQ-I/AAAAAAAAAjw/aFj6tszHMUM/s200/DSCF6385.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJvz8AOn19I/AAAAAAAAAjo/DToAP78RfYQ/s1600-h/DSCF6368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232043604299995090" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJvz8AOn19I/AAAAAAAAAjo/DToAP78RfYQ/s200/DSCF6368.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We went to TGI's as a treat for Ethan as he got such a fantastic school report, we had a great meal.<br /><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv1CpEBpUI/AAAAAAAAAj4/-xUztvN31Rs/s1600-h/IMG_2668.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232044817852245314" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv1CpEBpUI/AAAAAAAAAj4/-xUztvN31Rs/s200/IMG_2668.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv2twNLDOI/AAAAAAAAAkA/OOqMk54dGMA/s1600-h/IMG_2892.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232046658015661282" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv2twNLDOI/AAAAAAAAAkA/OOqMk54dGMA/s200/IMG_2892.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Flynn has been pulling himself to stand for a while now and gets himself into all sorts of places! He is also able to sit on his little bike now and keep himself on, lots of fun especially when Ethan is pushing him!<br /><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv29Q-HmLI/AAAAAAAAAkI/kDk0z9kEo2w/s1600-h/IMG_2967+-+Copy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232046924508928178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv29Q-HmLI/AAAAAAAAAkI/kDk0z9kEo2w/s200/IMG_2967+-+Copy.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv4aqcc2FI/AAAAAAAAAkg/Y_gg4MF68Sk/s1600-h/IMG_3441.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232048529074870354" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv4aqcc2FI/AAAAAAAAAkg/Y_gg4MF68Sk/s200/IMG_3441.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Ethan at Sports Day, they did an Olympic games event where all the children were split into 4 different countries. They then all did the various events and the children that came 1st, 2nd and 3rd place got points. The points were then added together and the countries placed in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Ethan also went to his first football match which he was super excited about, it was a great game - Nottingham Forest v Everton - and the result was a draw so at least he saw some goals scored!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv3-RdrgMI/AAAAAAAAAkY/OH1rDn5tFi8/s1600-h/IMG_3112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232048041332801730" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv3-RdrgMI/AAAAAAAAAkY/OH1rDn5tFi8/s200/IMG_3112.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv3-JU-NyI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/ouU8-H3UR3s/s1600-h/IMG_3109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232048039148795682" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJv3-JU-NyI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/ouU8-H3UR3s/s200/IMG_3109.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Flynn is so active and strong, here he is pulling himself up on his pushchair and climbing the stairs (supervised of course) - at 8 months!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwR2g0LUtI/AAAAAAAAAko/sCGscmoYtA8/s1600-h/IMG_3466.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232076495317062354" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwR2g0LUtI/AAAAAAAAAko/sCGscmoYtA8/s200/IMG_3466.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwS7brTwlI/AAAAAAAAAkw/seSKk9Zh__s/s1600-h/IMG_3525.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232077679348662866" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwS7brTwlI/AAAAAAAAAkw/seSKk9Zh__s/s200/IMG_3525.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>We went to The Black Country Museum a few weeks back, Ethan loves history so the perfect place for him to visit. It was a great day but VERY hot and we're looking forward to going again when it's not too hot. Ethan in the old school writing and playing a game - from the "olden days" as Ethan would say LOL<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwS7lACzvI/AAAAAAAAAk4/yC_LyVAQco0/s1600-h/IMG_3591.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232077681851551474" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJwS7lACzvI/AAAAAAAAAk4/yC_LyVAQco0/s200/IMG_3591.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div>Flynn and Ethan at The Black Country Museum.<br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw5nfu0tYI/AAAAAAAAAlA/aySsNRMVNnU/s1600-h/IMG_3674.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232120217793246594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw5nfu0tYI/AAAAAAAAAlA/aySsNRMVNnU/s200/IMG_3674.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Not a sight you often see now, Ethan asleep in the car. Fortunately I'd just been to visit a friend and her new baby so had my camera on me to capture both boys fast asleep in the car as we arrived home.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw69LMPWnI/AAAAAAAAAlI/H9NslRhxGMI/s1600-h/IMG_3772.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232121689748232818" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw69LMPWnI/AAAAAAAAAlI/H9NslRhxGMI/s200/IMG_3772.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw8K3Ao5FI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/O-OyV9aqH3o/s1600-h/IMG_3681.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232123024360662098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw8K3Ao5FI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/O-OyV9aqH3o/s200/IMG_3681.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Just love this first photo of Flynn, going to get this framed probably in B&W. The other is of Flynn being trapped in and prevented from going upstairs by another stair gate - the other is upstairs and I think we may need another for the kitchen - he loves to open cupboards etc and follow me around!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw87fQ0M9I/AAAAAAAAAlY/1SHg8c2VNrk/s1600-h/IMG_3742.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232123859799651282" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJw87fQ0M9I/AAAAAAAAAlY/1SHg8c2VNrk/s200/IMG_3742.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Ethan on the monkey bars - I had no idea he was able to do this till we went to the park last week. It's quite high so was surprised to see him up there!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-72727813421173564822008-08-06T13:58:00.007+00:002008-08-06T18:07:28.446+00:00Been busy scrappingCan't believe it's been over a month since I blogged, I'd been doing so well too!!! I've uploaded some layouts, all done with my Studio Calico kits apart from add some thickers on a couple of the layouts.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnSdH2z-jI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/I_P6H98DaTs/s1600-h/IMG_3820.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231443839934528050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnSdH2z-jI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/I_P6H98DaTs/s200/IMG_3820.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmyjm7CZ0I/AAAAAAAAAjA/6M9XQ0tGIHA/s1600-h/IMG_3815.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231408766980876098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmyjm7CZ0I/AAAAAAAAAjA/6M9XQ0tGIHA/s200/IMG_3815.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These are photos I've been wanting to scrap for a while but not got round to it. Flynn when he rolled over, I wanted to capture and record how he did this. The when he went into his cotbed from his crib.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnV4S0o3LI/AAAAAAAAAjY/RkMDztBktqs/s1600-h/IMG_3823.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231447605269552306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnV4S0o3LI/AAAAAAAAAjY/RkMDztBktqs/s200/IMG_3823.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnSc6oP4iI/AAAAAAAAAjI/E4hHB2KgNb0/s1600-h/IMG_3817.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231443836383781410" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnSc6oP4iI/AAAAAAAAAjI/E4hHB2KgNb0/s200/IMG_3817.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I loved these photos of Flynn having a bath especially as he almost always has a bath with Ethan in the big bath. He loved splashing around and being able to sit up without being restrained!!! I'm quite pleased with the Let's go layout of Flynn with his sit on/push along toy. The mini black MM letters are parts of the little songs it sings.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmyjh3jh7I/AAAAAAAAAi4/IFeaBn0-D3k/s1600-h/IMG_3651.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231408765624092594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmyjh3jh7I/AAAAAAAAAi4/IFeaBn0-D3k/s200/IMG_3651.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmxxs9YhCI/AAAAAAAAAiw/aWMVhu5MNZQ/s1600-h/IMG_3649.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231407909607867426" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJmxxs9YhCI/AAAAAAAAAiw/aWMVhu5MNZQ/s200/IMG_3649.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted to scrap a page about the Wii so used these photos I'd taken when I first got my Canon 4ooD, it's quite simple but tells the story :) The page from when we went to the Peak District came out so much better than I'd expected especially as I'd been struggling to use this paper.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnV4uLge8I/AAAAAAAAAjg/v1AFqMCAZAo/s1600-h/IMG_3826.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231447612613229506" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SJnV4uLge8I/AAAAAAAAAjg/v1AFqMCAZAo/s200/IMG_3826.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This layout is about me going back to work after my maternity leave finish a few weeks a go, I wanted to write down all what I was feeling etc before I forgot. I have also journalled a lot on the back too as there was lots i wanted to record.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm tending to journal a lot on the back of layouts now if there is more i want to say but there is no room or it wouldn't look right on the page. At least I'm getting down all what I want too even if it is on the reverse side of the layout.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>I'll be back in a day or too with photos of the boys and general update and may be even more layouts LOL<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-29609413915972770702008-07-01T12:27:00.010+00:002008-07-01T13:21:54.045+00:00Must stop spending!!!Well all I seemed to have done the past week is spend, spend, spend - not all scrapping stuff! My other order arrived from Every Moment Matters with my Bind it All wires and Teresa Collins Travel die cuts and bracket covers :) I used one set of the bracket covers straight away to finish off an album for my Dad's half sister who came up to stay a few weeks ago - my first project with my Bind it All. The album is about her visit and includes photo from her visit. I have left lots of space for journaling and my dad, other Auntie and Grandad are in the process of writing in it then it will be sent to her. Here is a photo of the front (can't include any more photos as i haven't permission from everyone in the photos):<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGolFIwJxjI/AAAAAAAAAh0/r5nIimjrBUU/s1600-h/IMG_2532-cropped.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218023888441165362" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGolFIwJxjI/AAAAAAAAAh0/r5nIimjrBUU/s200/IMG_2532-cropped.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Then on Sunday we went to Ikea and got all the furniture needed for my new scrap room and john put it together in the afternoon. I now just have to sort all my scrapping stuff out and find places for it all. I still need to get some storage boxes/baskets from Ikea to put things in but I wanted to start my sorting first so I'd know exactly what I'd need. Here is the furniture I got: </div><div></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoogMmUE0I/AAAAAAAAAiU/knNWORLMia0/s1600-h/50242_PE146278_S2%5B1%5D.jpg"></a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGooT2y93nI/AAAAAAAAAiE/Pf1hd8LyjL4/s1600-h/21088_PE106108_S2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218027439854050930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGooT2y93nI/AAAAAAAAAiE/Pf1hd8LyjL4/s200/21088_PE106108_S2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoob-jbtHI/AAAAAAAAAiM/gYQwRDogTqY/s1600-h/21056_PE106077_S2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218027579375334514" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoob-jbtHI/AAAAAAAAAiM/gYQwRDogTqY/s200/21056_PE106077_S2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoogMmUE0I/AAAAAAAAAiU/knNWORLMia0/s1600-h/50242_PE146278_S2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218027651864990530" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoogMmUE0I/AAAAAAAAAiU/knNWORLMia0/s200/50242_PE146278_S2%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGopSEtzA3I/AAAAAAAAAic/F4G7l5NdE28/s1600-h/59529_PE165420_S3%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218028508742353778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGopSEtzA3I/AAAAAAAAAic/F4G7l5NdE28/s200/59529_PE165420_S3%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Yesterday I went shopping in town as there were quite a few things I needed. I managed to get almost everything which as was really pleased about - it doesn't happen often. I got myself some new clothes ready for when I start back at work later in the month. I also got birthday presents and presents for Ethan's teachers - they just needed altering a little :)</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Then last night I ordered this stroller for Flynn ready for when we go to America. I wanted to get it now though so we can get some use out of it. I managed to get a really good deal on it - over £30 cheaper than the shops.</div><div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGoogMmUE0I/AAAAAAAAAiU/knNWORLMia0/s1600-h/50242_PE146278_S2%5B1%5D.jpg"></a><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGooJa3xPKI/AAAAAAAAAh8/9sfae_SpxWs/s1600-h/1009856%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218027260559309986" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGooJa3xPKI/AAAAAAAAAh8/9sfae_SpxWs/s200/1009856%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-69050706110762450642008-06-26T13:44:00.005+00:002008-06-26T15:14:51.099+00:00New goodiesSince doing <a href="http://www.teresacollins.typepad.com/">Teresa Collins' </a>class earlier in the month I 've really liked the look of the Bind It All - this is what we used to bind the album we made. Since then I have been working on a few little albums/journals and felt that I needed a Bind It All. So I am selling a lot of my old stash that I've not used for a while as well as other stuff and thought this would be a good way to justify my purchase LOL. I couldn't wait though as I found it for such a good price at <a href="http://www.craftsuperstore.co.uk/">Craft Superstore</a> so went and ordered it and it arrived today. I also ordered from <a href="http://www.papermaze.co.uk/customer/home.php">Papermaze</a> and got some acylic covers to use with the Bind It All plus an American Crafts Slick writer pen - I got a brown one in my last Studio Calico kit which has been great. That order also arrived today, so great service from both companies :)<br /><div></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGOu0-TV0QI/AAAAAAAAAhs/ptLjPii0Sb0/s1600-h/ZT2648.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216205018525716738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SGOu0-TV0QI/AAAAAAAAAhs/ptLjPii0Sb0/s320/ZT2648.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Yesterday I went on a school trip to <a href="http://www.twycrosszoo.com/">Twycross Zoo </a>with Ethan's school. I help in Ethan's class and had 5 children with me - Ethan and 4 of his friends. It was a lovely day and great trip, everybody including teachers and helpers, had a great time. I was very tired after though which wasn't helped by being ill. If I'm honest I probably shouldn't have gone but there was no way I could let Ethan down - he was so excited about me coming to help and has been desperate for me to help on a trip.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>I've still not managed any layouts this week, I've just not felt up to it. Hopefully I can get back scrapping soon but I have a lot of sorting over the next week that might get in the way. I'm going to be having my own scraproom which I'm really excited about. Our front room has not been used much, apart from for drying and sorting washing, since the back room has been decorated etc. When we first starting talking about what we could use the room for I wasn't too keen on it being a scrap room - I just didn't want to take up a whole room in the house! We would rather the room be used though so it will become a scrap room and I'll also have a sofa and TV in there so it can be used as a sitting room too. John is off work next week and we are getting the new sofa then hopefully the desk and storage for it. If there is time too I'm going to re paint some of the room too and change the colour. Hopefully this time next week I'll have some photos to share.<br /></div><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-48565772229520856292008-06-23T07:56:00.008+00:002008-06-23T08:27:43.014+00:00What a weekend!It really has been one of those weekends and very busy. Ethan had his Ju-Jitsu grading on Sunday to gain his orange belt so he had his last lesson on Saturday. It was a good session but there was a lot to remember with all the different moves. His grading on Sunday went well and the move he was most unsure about went well and he PASSED. It's now onto green belt which is quite a jump so he may not take his next grading so quickly. Here is a photo of Ethan once we got back with his new orange belt on: <div><br /></div><p></p><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9dnS2drLI/AAAAAAAAAhc/qX5r9NaqurE/s1600-h/IMG_2463.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214989823174880434" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9dnS2drLI/AAAAAAAAAhc/qX5r9NaqurE/s200/IMG_2463.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Saturday morning before leaving for Ju-Jitsu my new Crumpler Ben's Pizza XL Camera bag arrived and I love it. I already have a medium Ben's Pizza which is perfect for just taking my camera and smaller lens out. When I wanted to take my bigger lens and accesories out though I needed a bigger bag and I really liked the look of this one. I thought it was going to be quite big but fortunately it isn't - it's the perfect size. It fits so much in and there is still plenty of room for more.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9cn_BS5JI/AAAAAAAAAhU/d4K1WsiXmeA/s1600-h/af68_1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214988735519843474" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9cn_BS5JI/AAAAAAAAAhU/d4K1WsiXmeA/s200/af68_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On Saturday evening I realised the fridge was smelling a bit and after a little investigation it became clear that it had broke, along with the freezer as it's a fridge freezer. We tried to save as much food as possible and take to my Mum and Dad's but there wasn't a lot. The rest went in the bin - what a waste. I was really worrying about Flynn's food as I make it so needs to be kept in the fridge or freezer. I kept his food at my parents and have had to nip out to get it at meal times. We went to order a new fridge freezer yesterday expecting delivery to be the end of this week but thankfully they could deliver the next day - it has just been delivered and it's fab. It's quite a bit bigger than the last one so no more carefully placing the food to fit everything in! So although it was terrible timing we were going to be getting a new one in the near future and I love it. In the future I'd love a big America fridge freezer with ice and water dispenser but that will have to wait till we extend our kitchen!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9aJkcdt-I/AAAAAAAAAhM/eJEuO4JI7gk/s1600-h/931454.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214986013966710754" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SF9aJkcdt-I/AAAAAAAAAhM/eJEuO4JI7gk/s200/931454.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br />I have also been ill over the weekend, not sure what it is but have had fever, aches and pains, sore throat, ear ache etc. It doesn't seem to be what Flynn has had and still has but there is obviously something in the air. I just hope I'm better for Wednesday as I've agreed to go on Ethan's school trip which he is super excited about as I'm going.</div><div><br /></div><div>I had hoped to get some scrapping done over the weekend but with feeling unwell resting has took priority. Hopefully I'll get done this week as there is so much i want to do. I'm also planning on buying a Bind-it-All soon after seeing it in action at the Teresa Collins class I went to. Katy has also got one and is really pleased with hers, so that will be my next purchase :)</div><div><br /></div><p></p><div>This week I'll post some recent photos of the boys, seems ages since I've done a post just on photos of them :)</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-2660626862018419262008-06-20T20:32:00.010+00:002008-06-20T21:30:03.001+00:00Allsorts!Here is a layout I did earlier in the week with June's <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/">Studio Calico </a>kit. The photos were taken on a trip to Wollaton Park to try out my new camera. I was really pleased with some of the photos and it was great fun - although I did get some funny looks LOL. There were quite a few photos I wasn't pleased with but I think I learnt a lot from that, I suppose the saying learn by your mistakes is true!<br /><div></div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwVAtwzscI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/9aXk1WwPW4U/s1600-h/IMG_2440.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214065570616684994" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwVAtwzscI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/9aXk1WwPW4U/s200/IMG_2440.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>I did this below using the Scroll Frame Sheer Keychain by Maya Road that I got in May's <a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/">Studio Calico </a>kit. When it arrived I didn't have a clue what I was going to do with it but last week I had the perfect idea. I did this for John for Father's Day, it has photos of both Ethan and Flynn in and I've just used a few little embellishments. The photos aren't very good but you get the idea.</div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYH99LUCI/AAAAAAAAAgg/IY0Hgouhg_0/s1600-h/IMG_2441.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214068993757499426" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYH99LUCI/AAAAAAAAAgg/IY0Hgouhg_0/s200/IMG_2441.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYYCg456I/AAAAAAAAAgo/IStIotjkKpU/s1600-h/IMG_2442.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214069269858936738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYYCg456I/AAAAAAAAAgo/IStIotjkKpU/s200/IMG_2442.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYsXUjrDI/AAAAAAAAAgw/tP-XBnj8ItE/s1600-h/IMG_2443.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214069619041741874" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwYsXUjrDI/AAAAAAAAAgw/tP-XBnj8ItE/s200/IMG_2443.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Then totally off the subject of scrapping is this photo below. It's a long story but the shortened version is this is my Dad (at the font) and his sisters. He only grew up with one of his sisters and believed the other was a cousin (they are half brother/sister). They met for the first time last week since finding out the truth. I have yet to meet my new Auntie but hopefully that will happen later in the year when she visits again. There are so many more photos like this but not of them together, it's been so lovely seeing them as we haven't really got an photos from when my Dad was young. </div><br /><div></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwZhZS81KI/AAAAAAAAAhA/8Jt-RMh0LLM/s1600-h/img062.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214070530104939682" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFwZhZS81KI/AAAAAAAAAhA/8Jt-RMh0LLM/s400/img062.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19422851.post-85464248730161311272008-06-18T08:30:00.004+00:002008-06-18T09:15:13.802+00:00New mobile phoneI have been due an upgrade for quite a while (probably a year) but I really liked my old phone as it is so slim - as you can see below.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFjLRcSF3eI/AAAAAAAAAgI/i7f9Wi4EU-k/s1600-h/samsungx820.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213140069191638498" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFjLRcSF3eI/AAAAAAAAAgI/i7f9Wi4EU-k/s200/samsungx820.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have struggled to find another phone I like as much which is why I haven't upgraded sooner. Recently though some of the keys have been sticking a little when sending texts so I knew it was time to sort a new phone.<br /><br />I phoned Orange to see if they had any deals on - they were offering a free Nano but I wasn't keen on the phones with this deal. So I went into town yesterday and managed to get one of the phones I liked with cash - a better deal. This is my new phone:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFjJWqXLGuI/AAAAAAAAAgA/yjEKl88d-Qg/s1600-h/10079553-samsung-soul-pink.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213137959847140066" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFjJWqXLGuI/AAAAAAAAAgA/yjEKl88d-Qg/s200/10079553-samsung-soul-pink.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Samsung Soul U900 in <span style="color:#cc66cc;">PINK</span><br /><span style="color:#cc66cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I'm having lots of fun with it but it's going to take a lot of getting used to and I do miss the size of my other - can't have it all though!!!</span><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7hZg8R663qI/SFjLRcSF3eI/AAAAAAAAAgI/i7f9Wi4EU-k/s1600-h/samsungx820.gif"></a>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09941750179472856387noreply@blogger.com1