At the beginning of June Dale had his leavers ball. I can't believe he has finished school. It only seems 5 minutes since it was Craigs.

I have had my parents visiting this weekend which is always nice but this time was a little subdued owing to the fact that their beautiful fluffy faced dog had to be put down last Wednesday. He was an absolutely gorgeous dog they rescued about 6 years ago when he was about 7 years old. This is a photo of my dad persuading him to have a bath.

I have been very busy with my life. I have 2 new jobs!! One is working a few hours a week in Morrisons which I wasn't sure I would like but am loving it. The other is still working in the school but I now have a permanent contract for 15 hours a week. (It was because I didn't have a job come September that I got the Morrisons job). Any way, as I now know I have money coming in, it means I can spend money on craft stuff and I have.

Last Sunday I went to the Newbury show and got a few bargains. I didn't photograph my purchases but I have started using some of them so there will be photos to share soon.

Me and some crafty friends get together every now and then and we were together yesterday. Sandra and Hannah hosted and we had a great afternoon scrapbooking and then we had a meal using a Raclette. http://entertaining.about.com/cs/cheeseinformation/a/raclette.htm

Happy Fathers Day Dad. I know every girl thinks her dad is the best but me and my sister know we've got him.

My boys are pretty lucky with their dad too. They can't be with him today as he is on his bike along with thousands of others doing the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation. We are all very proud of you Gary.

Just got back from a crop. Never been to a proper organised one where someone else makes the cuppa. It was in Weston Super Mare and run by a lovely girl called Michelle. I haven't taken a photo of my finished layout but I was really happy with it. We were given a kit with some scrummy papers from paper crate. The best bit was we got to look at all the lovely stock she has. Check out her site.
http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/

Just found some lovely blog candy up for grabs at
http://cazzytime.blogspot.com/

Last Monday I said goodbye to my old banger. It was still OK but there are things that would need doing to it soon. (New gear box, fix the leak so water doesn't come through the internal light, sort out the small oil leak!...) It has been a wonderful car and has always started first time no matter the weather.

Using the scrappage scheme we now have a new member of the family. Craig loves it as it is group 1 insurance and he can now afford to insure and drive it. I bought it from a company called Pebley Beach in Wroughton and they were brilliant. If you are thinking of getting a Suzuki, I would recommend them.




P.S. That is sons parking not mine!