Grandad, Can I have your job please?

I had Leon today as his Mummy had an emergency op on Saturday night and only came out of hospital yesterday. So Mummy & Daddy needed a rest.

I walked him into town again to go visit my hubby at work. (Just to stop him moaning that I get to see Leon more than him!!)

When we arrived Leon decided that Grandad wasn't doing a good enough job so decided to take over!!

Trying out Grandad's desk for size!

Hat's a little too big but it will do!!

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Weight Update

Last night was weigh in night. I lost 1.5lbs which I was pleased about. That's a total of 7lb in 2 weeks and I received my 1/2stone award.

Target is to loose another 6lb before Nov 11th - this is when I go to Florida!!!

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My Wedding Anniversary

Yesterday was my wedding anniversary - 18 years - wow where has that time gone?? Not bad when some people said it would never last!!!!!

Here is the card that I made my darling hubby. Someone had posted the image on Facebook and I had to have it. I thought it was ideal for my hubby!!. The card is a pre - scored easel card from Craftwork cards. Image cut out with nesties. Backing paper from my stash as was the ribbon and card. The greeting was computer generated and I finished it off with some card candy.

He loved it!!!

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What a smile!!!

Had to share this with you today. Leon this morning when we popped in to see him. Who can resist him?????

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My Birthday Cards

As you are all aware it was my birthday last week and I received some lovely pressies including a Kindle from my darling hubby - (it did have to get sent back as it didn't work properly but now have a new one and loving it!!). I also received some lovely cards. I know a lot of people think cards are a waste of time or just a commercial rouse to get you to spend more money but to me a card is everything (maybe that's why i love making them :-) ). As I say to my husband, as long as I receive a card I'm not worried about a pressie! There is nothing better than a home crafted card either and here are a few that I received from my friends!

This is from an old work colleague of mine, Mary. She doesn't make the cards herself but she nearly always sends me a handmade one.

I love this card and if you saw my earlier post about Appleby Magna back in June you would know how apt this card is. This is from Trace whom I met through the Crafters reunited forum I belong to. Thank you Trace.

This is from another friend from the Forum, Kim. Again a very beautiful card. Thank you Kim.

This is from my mate Pam. Another beautiful card. We did a similar card in a card class using peeloffs and vellum. The effect is gorgeous. Thank you Pam.

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Weigh in

As followers will know I have been following Weight Watcher since March and in total lost 20lbs in total with them but I didn't get on with the diet very well. I wasn't loosing anymore so a couple of weeks ago I decided to quit WW and after my holiday to the New Forest I decided to join Slimming world.

I have done slimming world before and did quite well, so last week off I trotted to get weighed and I had put 5lbs since I had last been weighed which was 3 weeks ago.

I love the new extra easy plan and last night I went for my first weigh in and guess what.....

I lost 5 and half pounds!!!

I am so happy, I couldn't believe it and I never felt hungry at all.. I did have Kentucky to celebrate but will be back on plan today...

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My Birthday Weekend

It was my birthday on Sunday and what a beautiful day but my birthday actually started on Saturday when hubby and I looked after Leon for the day.

Everyday we see him he has changed slightly. It won't be long now before he starts to crawl!!

As I said Sunday was my birthday. I reached the grand old age of 45. This will be a birthday to remember as it was really hot, like a summer's day and although it has been nice before. never this nice where you could sunbathe!

We went out for lunch to a country pub and it was beautiful..... Here's me sunning myself in the beer garden.

Here's hubby and me at the dinner table..

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