Happy Sunday! I hope you have all had a good week! Mine has been a good mix of the normal day to day stuff, relaxing and getting things done. I know it was the start of spring on Friday but this week has felt very spring like here, which has made me happy. I have had a good weekend so far, a mostly quiet one. Becky finished a night shift Saturday morning, slept a bit and then got ready and went out for a night on the town. I watched her getting ready, thinking How do you have the energy? Oh to be young again! lol The plan for today is to sit down and watch the Tyne–Wear derby. Newcastle vs Sunderland and finish watching The Dinosaurs documentary off Netflix. It is so interesting and has the voice of Morgan Freeman, I could listen to him all day!
Before I get into my photos from the week, I just wanted to take a moment to mention something really important. The lovely Suzanne who blogs over at Life With Chickenruby is doing something amazing. She’s running the Brighton Marathon next month which is such a huge achievement for anyone but what makes it even more special is that she only started running back in October. She’s doing it in memory of her daughter Stephanie who sadly passed away in October 2024 from an ischemic bowel. I can’t even begin to imagine what she and her family have been through but she’s using her strength to raise awareness and hopefully help other families avoid going through the same heartbreak. If you’re able to, even just a small donation on her Just Giving page would mean so much and if you can’t donate, even sharing her page helps spread the word.
Now for a photo every day!
74/365 15th March
Mother’s Day this year was lovely. I was spoilt rotten and one of my favourite things was actually something really simple, the inside of one of the cards Ellie gave me. It was a pop-up card and what made me laugh was she didn’t even realise until she went to write inside it. I'm sure she walks around with her eyes half closed sometimes, she misses the most obvious things and then acts surprised when they suddenly appear in front of her.
75/365 16th March
I was in the garden pottering around and spotted what I thought was one ladybird on a little tree. I do like ladybirds, so I went to have a closer look and noticed about 6 of them just doing their own little ladybird thing. I hope this isn't a sign that there will be lots this year. I am sure it was last year there were swarms of them. I don't mind though, they are less annoying than some of the bugs and critters that we get in the warmer months.
76/365 17th March
Someone asked me to share a photo of the Yorkshire Pudding wraps that I made. This was the best one, they all didn't look this good. lol They tasted amazing but were a faff to make and created a lot of washing up but were still worth it!
77/365 18th March
Wednesday was a washing day! I got a couple of loads dried outside. Everything always smells cleaner when it has been on the washing line and it makes me happy to see a line full!
78/365 19th March
I saw these Oreo Creme Egg biscuits online a few weeks ago and I thought they were fake. I have seen fake things especially when it comes to seasonal stuff so I am always sceptical but I found them in Morrisons. They are quite nice. I don't think I will buy them again but they were good to try just for the novelty.
79/365 20th March
The Peaky Blinders movie arrived on Netflix and I had nothing to do on Friday afternoon, so watched it! I really enjoyed it and I am not going to say anything else in case I ruin it for people who haven't seen it yet.
80/365 21st March
As the delivery guy said to me when he dropped this off, it must be Saturday! I always get the Gousto recipe box delivered on a Saturday. Becky picked the meals for the next week but you will have to wait until Monday to read about them.
Yes getting washing out on the line! Spring is definitely here.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos from your week! That pop up card is so pretty- how funny that Ellie didn't realize it was that type of card! Those are a lot of ladybugs!! I'm glad your weather turned and you could spend time outside including putting your wash on the line. We've had really good weather the past two days which has been amazing. That Oreo flavor is so unique and perfect for this time of year! I think I would have bought one, too, to try it. Have a great Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI love that pop up card and I'm glad you got spoiled on Mother's Day. I saw a video on TikTok saying the card she got said Happy Heavenly Mother's Day I did laugh but also felt bad for her.
ReplyDeleteI spotted a ladybird recently too and I've seen lots of bees this week, that's how you know spring has arrived.
The Yorkshire pudding wrap looks delicious! I hope someone helped witht he washing up lol.
Joe and I loved Peaky Blinders, and I've watched it through again. I will be looking for the movie! I can't tell you the last time I hung clothes on the line to dry. Does putting beach towels on the porch handrail count? They do smell so good drying in the air, though! Have a fabulous week ahead!!
ReplyDeleteI spotted the 1st wasp today, and we've had a few ladybirds around. Last year I was forever removing them from inside the house. I love a yorkshire pudding wrap. I used to have a post about them that did really well, but since the google update 2 years ago, my highest posts that included recipe ones just don't get visits any more.
ReplyDeleteMeals at your house always look like a delicious event! Too bad we live an ocean away from each other, or I'd be visiting you!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice week, mate. Glad you had a lovely Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteWe had quite a few ladybirds hibernating in and around our window sills, and they were everywhere once they started to wake up, lol!
We're finishing off the Peaky Blinders movie tonight. We've all been full of colds here, and I fell asleep when we put it on, lol.
Good luck to Suzanne, what a fab thing to do.
Hope you have a fab week. x
So glad you had a good Mother's Day!! Those creme egg oreos look sooo good. I LOVE a creme egg! Recipe boxes are such great ways to change up the monotony of cooking, right? can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you enjoyed Mother's Day and your creme egg oreos. I'm looking forward to your description of the Gusto box next week. #MMBC
ReplyDeleteHi, Thank you for sharing Suzanne with us. I sending prayers for her.
ReplyDeleteI always like seeing your photos.
Your wash on the line made me smile. I did the same on Saturday.
Carla
I believe that Brian watched The Peaky Blinders movie and he liked it, but I never saw it. Those Yorkshire Pudding wraps look delicious and I've never even had Yorkshire Pudding! I'd love to try it sometime.
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