Early Mornings

This is why I love getting up at 5.30am.

Enjoy your weekend.

Oooops!

I hadn't realised it had been more than two weeks since I last posted, I've obviously been very busy and time has flown by.

We had a real family easter this year with all the children, grandchildren and parents. Last Saturday was Neil's birthday so the children and grandchildren came over and we had a takeaway (see blog title) with homemade cake to follow. I made Millionaire's Shortbread and grown up Rice Krispie Squares.

Nicki and Ellie also made Rice Krispie squares.

Trying to get a photo of all three little people was a nightmare. Eva looks worried, Ellie has obviously had enough and Freddie is just a happy little chap.

There has been some making going on, I spent far too long on these crocheted cupcakes. I won't be making them again as cute as they are, they are too fiddly. I have also finished the border on my crochet blanket made a bag for Steph and layered and wadded a quilt, so I have been busy.

I'm keeping up with my walking. This was the view at Ferry Meadows first thing this morning.

The sunrise was beautiful.

The swans were graceful, unfortunately I was too slow to get a picture of the heron.

Last but not least I made raspberry and white chocolate muffins for afternoon tea today.

 I'm hoping to have some time to catch up on some blog reading this weekend. Enjoy your weekend.

Walking

On Sunday morning I took myself off for a walk round Ferry Meadows. I had a lovely walk and met a lot of people but most important of all I road-tested my earmuffs. They worked perfectly - I had cosy little ears and listened to my music. 

I managed to get a photo of a basking squirrel, obviously making the best of the sunshine. 

On Sunday afternoon I spent a few minutes turning some of the Xmas cards into gift tags ready for next year. What's the betting that when I need them I can't find them? I might give them to Neil to look after.

Monday I went to Grafham Water for a walk. I walked right out past the dam and only came back because it started to rain and I didn't want to be stuck the other side in the middle of a downpour. I could have walked for miles.

Maybe I will go back at the weekend and walk all the way round but then again it might be cold and I'll decide to stay in. Neil has plans for Sunday so I may have one of those rare days when I'm on my own, as long as the children don't read this.

There has been some making going on but I haven't taken any pictures so I'll post about them later in the week.