Our baby girl is 1 !!

So how did that happen?

Cassandra turned 1 yesterday and went from our baby girl to a toddler!

I can't believe where the last year has gone but here she is officially a "big girl" according to her brothers...

Cassie was a little overwhelmed at everyone in attendance at her birthday party today and didn't really want to be centre of attention or have her photo taken too much!

Still, she look beautiful in her party dress - pink of course and her new silver sparkly shoes that my friend Alex bought for her.

Not sure she understood the cake concept either as she was quite happy to poke Piglet and then eat his arm..

We all had a fabby time and we hope that everyone else did too. It was so nice to have family and friends around for such a special occasion.

Thank you to everyone who came along and for all her wonderful pressies, which she'll have great fun opening tomorrow.

The next F1 champs?

Last Sunday we took our off spring to Lakeside Karting and Lee took each of the boys out for a spin in the "fun kart". They absolutely LOVED it and want to go again - soon!

Scrapbook Heaven!

After weeks of waiting, today finally arrived and Mum and I, together with Barbara and Madeline all went up to Ally Pally in North London to the big Stamp and Scrapbook show.

Mum met up with Lyn, one of the ladies that she talks to on Trim Craft and then we all went our separate ways until 1pm when we all met up again for lunch!

I got loads of goodies, including scrapbooks, a new trimmer and loads of papers! I spent FAR too much money and the credit card took a serious bashing - so I think I need to get out more. I do believe there is another show in September...?!!!!

Where's the Easter Bunny left them?!?!?

Yesterday, a group of us Mum's took our wonderful off spring to Belfairs Woods for an Ester Egg hunt...

The eggs were hidden and kids let loose...

11 happy chocolate filled kids later....!

Yummy!

Just how many chocolate Easter eggs can three children have?!?!?! They had also eaten a few by the time I thought of taking this photo - please don't let them be sick!!

Mummy's Day

I LOVE Mother's Day - a chance to spend the day with my gorgeous kids!!

Breakfast and pressies in bed, and then as Alex is now a fully initiated Beaver, I took him to Church Parade and met up with Mum and we both got a lovely posy of flowers..

Mum then came home with us for a yummy roast dinner (that I cooked) and in the afternoon we all went to see Lee's Mummy (who had only recently hurt herself falling down the stairs)!!

Thank you so much for being 3 wonderful Childeren! (Most of the time)!!

21 plus a few years...

Well, another year has gone by and I'm another year older - pushing 40 now as one of my "friends" told me last Tuesday....

I had a really lovely day. The boys including Lee (and Cassie) spoilt me rotten with cards and pressies including a brill hand painted picture of Edward Cullan and Bella Swan (Twilight for those not in the know) CSI for the PC - I get to be a forensic specialist and solve crimes - how cool is that?!, DVD's and I'd already had my main pressie of tickets to go and see the FANTASTIC Dirty Dancing stage show up in London. That, however was not all, as Lee took me out on Saturday and bought me a Pandora braclet from Niche the jewellers in Leigh. As I also had some money for my birthday, I bought two beads and a spacer for it - I also have a wish list set up there if anyone is stuck for a pressie for me!!!!

Mum got me so fabby scrapping stuff including the album I wanted, and some brill slipper boots - in the hope I don't fall down any more stairs wearing my socks!!!

My friends also did me proud with vouchers, books, smellies etc etc and Rachel even took me out for breakfast the following day - yummy!!

Finally, we all (including the kids) went out to dinner at the Bell for an early bird carvery.

A very enjoyable day to say the least.

Thank you to everyone!!!!

Alice in Wonderland

Last Friday, Blenheim Primary school in conjunction with World Book Day had the theme of Alice in Wonderland ending with a Mad Hatter's Tea party in the afternoon.

I was so impressed with the amount of effort that all the parents put in to creating their kids outfits - they all looked really good! The teachers also joined in the fun and dressed up too which always makes all the difference!

Nicholas went as the Mad Hatter....

Nicholas and the class TA Mrs Gray

Nicholas and his TA Mrs Cammage


Nicholas and Marianne Turner - the headteacher of the school!

Alexander's class had to go in all black as they were making their own playing cards..

Alexander and his teacher Miss Stephens

I just love dressing up days!!!