tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31738233601680812522024-03-19T16:10:13.201-07:00happy charlie dog dayshoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-8572635717207868092013-09-14T03:24:00.001-07:002013-09-14T03:24:36.714-07:00Just a little postI wanted to post a few piccies before I start getting ready for my late shift at the hospital. Late shifts start at 1.15pm and finish at 9.15pm. I like lates as it means I get a little lie in...... Haha..... That's a bit of a joke as Coco baby is usually awake and wanting breakfast by 7am.<div><br></div><div>A little while ago I crocheted a baby bib following a pattern from Cute and Easy Crochet by Nicki French. There are some fabulous yummy patterns in there.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcSGKhNfcQoBYTo00Oa2ZgR5bUuc90bHI8lTsRY7ML1o7LlcvrjRgslf_zHa9frcZKF8aybz6qqc1Y-ym8NF2q_z73dyzeHc3OsEYPvkuyqvN6at9pinmKcLvYTer-xuS2vEyYFOnddu0/s640/blogger-image-140342233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijcSGKhNfcQoBYTo00Oa2ZgR5bUuc90bHI8lTsRY7ML1o7LlcvrjRgslf_zHa9frcZKF8aybz6qqc1Y-ym8NF2q_z73dyzeHc3OsEYPvkuyqvN6at9pinmKcLvYTer-xuS2vEyYFOnddu0/s640/blogger-image-140342233.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjGARsXl_jy3kCGyD-t5ZjkXt4Fuki6LCjwPzAXhy2EBHFCPSSv49b1g0VrGO08XRaPBHoG_4uL_n5oe3yqYyXN7qEs8v5__jvfpOkfTJd-d_rwEhY_T_vuFI6H9sHp7cBnMpE9WITKIy/s640/blogger-image--343242492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjGARsXl_jy3kCGyD-t5ZjkXt4Fuki6LCjwPzAXhy2EBHFCPSSv49b1g0VrGO08XRaPBHoG_4uL_n5oe3yqYyXN7qEs8v5__jvfpOkfTJd-d_rwEhY_T_vuFI6H9sHp7cBnMpE9WITKIy/s640/blogger-image--343242492.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjdEA6biZB7ji0s5i46frLxtnGwoP4YiwW2xN1IWOAiR3PGGJf5r5G9SwgUW7wF9sG2FN2Iqf-AvAQg7vJ_eVue6grNOO_dbY85g7aM72sei-GoiJE9_i8V1Fk8iLvhHtSlvTCwp6uezW/s640/blogger-image-533493632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjdEA6biZB7ji0s5i46frLxtnGwoP4YiwW2xN1IWOAiR3PGGJf5r5G9SwgUW7wF9sG2FN2Iqf-AvAQg7vJ_eVue6grNOO_dbY85g7aM72sei-GoiJE9_i8V1Fk8iLvhHtSlvTCwp6uezW/s640/blogger-image-533493632.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Do you like my new rug? </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfr3NUzTDd7-v8_qJ1WoX27QQkS_pCRShwcdjC_8Y0UI0kivtwDyAQNNE5iImHsXccYPVctZ4zIJ2qnb6GC3VPv6Ik5X8hW6dA4-bxnIUf0G-eKJigvb3XUWDEeEwYlzh4yzXbJI8D8b5/s640/blogger-image--1042432598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfr3NUzTDd7-v8_qJ1WoX27QQkS_pCRShwcdjC_8Y0UI0kivtwDyAQNNE5iImHsXccYPVctZ4zIJ2qnb6GC3VPv6Ik5X8hW6dA4-bxnIUf0G-eKJigvb3XUWDEeEwYlzh4yzXbJI8D8b5/s640/blogger-image--1042432598.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhvnYWV2tfGvIMobzcgzuaxGVsnJXB4YRgd_42dFfNFJYmFNwF4_guoNhUrFDkSiuuxY8FisVEP0unAw_Ehd6UqN2Fk4rMyJe5HSt-u4V9qT3Ghcf-4mWx7Iylgr54LCxhll11ItxzS0U/s640/blogger-image--711851962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhvnYWV2tfGvIMobzcgzuaxGVsnJXB4YRgd_42dFfNFJYmFNwF4_guoNhUrFDkSiuuxY8FisVEP0unAw_Ehd6UqN2Fk4rMyJe5HSt-u4V9qT3Ghcf-4mWx7Iylgr54LCxhll11ItxzS0U/s640/blogger-image--711851962.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMRX6GJ4kusXU1lZdP3LCWKJ9af-RyaVCJK1JA9nKyIEhrAYJMhKl0xEasNKUdI9uawe1TR65d2YJblD53XbweuWItNGbMZBDoWcPUIy2KnSvesAFqfJRksYx5fYjR_Ji91xGRiM-m53f/s640/blogger-image--15649913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMRX6GJ4kusXU1lZdP3LCWKJ9af-RyaVCJK1JA9nKyIEhrAYJMhKl0xEasNKUdI9uawe1TR65d2YJblD53XbweuWItNGbMZBDoWcPUIy2KnSvesAFqfJRksYx5fYjR_Ji91xGRiM-m53f/s640/blogger-image--15649913.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Must dash but hope to be back soon. </div><div><br></div><div>Hope you are all having a fab Saturday peeps.</div><div><br></div><div>Melanie x</div>honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-68938843120483291432013-09-12T09:55:00.001-07:002013-09-12T09:55:04.361-07:00A lovely dayWell what a lovely day I've had. We have spent the day in the city of Bath. Me, my Mum and beautiful Coco baby have had such a fabulous time just browsing the shops and stopping for lunch and afternoon tea. We are very fortunate to live within half an hour of Bath. It's such a beautiful city and always such a lot to see.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6HQc4RW9xlHB8e5hArAD4BxOwWjEqt9pNQoMAsxzJd90EXSz6Z685AJQ4GT6Jm2TZ2ZQz86Ufm7zek4p6WHxPK5fBgkTlzA3aZuta9236OTaPnD40_PM-2D7REJw-XA0LaOUoU3_CupO/s640/blogger-image--1743073317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6HQc4RW9xlHB8e5hArAD4BxOwWjEqt9pNQoMAsxzJd90EXSz6Z685AJQ4GT6Jm2TZ2ZQz86Ufm7zek4p6WHxPK5fBgkTlzA3aZuta9236OTaPnD40_PM-2D7REJw-XA0LaOUoU3_CupO/s640/blogger-image--1743073317.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklC90M95H9ZFdr-PR5jTcPjgNzdPaDEaH4bc_820RwJGW6z9cZqkQQ_5X40nyT14sB_2peuME8CvIdR9k-hhnMgKh5z7fYA6R7Mq6kL_UExaZSh4EPg9vFTbwY3NTVG8Jf_bftxBFvgnO/s640/blogger-image--912381047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklC90M95H9ZFdr-PR5jTcPjgNzdPaDEaH4bc_820RwJGW6z9cZqkQQ_5X40nyT14sB_2peuME8CvIdR9k-hhnMgKh5z7fYA6R7Mq6kL_UExaZSh4EPg9vFTbwY3NTVG8Jf_bftxBFvgnO/s640/blogger-image--912381047.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bath Abbey is huge. So huge in fact that I couldn't get a decent angle to fit it all in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We found a little craft shop in the indoor market and I couldn't resist a few little bits and bobs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL4dLSr62XejJAIGzV4L-GilwqgqIpbgn2qjN_GOlGyzzfG7T3YTvZJCzsCK6PRlmc4wx833MqQFk9wLTc-7JCt8R0ryBC1ueZc2q4BmdiSKUVPfWa1XsJpjfpK1KqvbdcvbP-mFpn9uI/s640/blogger-image-657637936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLL4dLSr62XejJAIGzV4L-GilwqgqIpbgn2qjN_GOlGyzzfG7T3YTvZJCzsCK6PRlmc4wx833MqQFk9wLTc-7JCt8R0ryBC1ueZc2q4BmdiSKUVPfWa1XsJpjfpK1KqvbdcvbP-mFpn9uI/s640/blogger-image-657637936.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've seen a pattern to make little lavender filled Russian dolls and the felt and ric rac will be just perfect. When il get the time to make them is another matter as Coco baby takes up all my spare time these days not that I'd have it any other way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I found some gorgeous little booties in Marks and Spencer for Coco.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5l57FFvrT_nr6J5IbL54ShMHH2E38qtZDATy0YMD0hpHae3dffm56YaMAh2_ydgj-Zyy_iCZgIDJik0Adb_S1vGxtPb1_vFZRnfCINT4hGxSGgxXHpByX3Ycsap0Rc9AB4MDQcTl0BOXZ/s640/blogger-image-1443794775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5l57FFvrT_nr6J5IbL54ShMHH2E38qtZDATy0YMD0hpHae3dffm56YaMAh2_ydgj-Zyy_iCZgIDJik0Adb_S1vGxtPb1_vFZRnfCINT4hGxSGgxXHpByX3Ycsap0Rc9AB4MDQcTl0BOXZ/s640/blogger-image-1443794775.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sooooo cute. She likes them so much she had to have a play with them when we got home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheImeh24j9382P7h2P_5SRN6Bm0iAbOPhRxUk3iV1SANslYePYtG9YwkxD32VMTJW5RIMpAMtgC9z9xD2H98yklxYAh1hooC7wQ_W139syuHUwfPxqLy48Iz0V2Y_Ld8ByA63r1-jrbU2Y/s640/blogger-image--270577894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheImeh24j9382P7h2P_5SRN6Bm0iAbOPhRxUk3iV1SANslYePYtG9YwkxD32VMTJW5RIMpAMtgC9z9xD2H98yklxYAh1hooC7wQ_W139syuHUwfPxqLy48Iz0V2Y_Ld8ByA63r1-jrbU2Y/s640/blogger-image--270577894.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She has so many toys to play with but only wants my crochet aghhhhh......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-y6LA7ssC0c5fiUr0WqMP7u5v5lNTUNU9ABjfuDwYXFgTZj7XjUGOCqMp37_EJjaVPCFJwA4s4tctMowDJhBEfkf_TFeUHfEbOU3Z8n7-yGGLGu0si1zqYkEAizTzx-YKiA1dgmCj1NP/s640/blogger-image-458493149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje-y6LA7ssC0c5fiUr0WqMP7u5v5lNTUNU9ABjfuDwYXFgTZj7XjUGOCqMp37_EJjaVPCFJwA4s4tctMowDJhBEfkf_TFeUHfEbOU3Z8n7-yGGLGu0si1zqYkEAizTzx-YKiA1dgmCj1NP/s640/blogger-image-458493149.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Help yourself to my crochet hooks why don't you. Can you see my little granny squares? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So many lovely things are making me smile this week. Coco baby's birthday cards and sunny flowers from my lovely sister in law.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYPpcgGajVcmSBR6tunw2EnRexkJMUvtxbEHr6YHK9XL4x8SeFGFbqUEK7sQtmXlzi4cblTdv0OQDY_tgC6CaI19mNPkb6EZX3KKXzveEBSiuTuFlpqZBWPQf1dIGshyphenhyphen6ZAPY-W5LVAya/s640/blogger-image--573146420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaYPpcgGajVcmSBR6tunw2EnRexkJMUvtxbEHr6YHK9XL4x8SeFGFbqUEK7sQtmXlzi4cblTdv0OQDY_tgC6CaI19mNPkb6EZX3KKXzveEBSiuTuFlpqZBWPQf1dIGshyphenhyphen6ZAPY-W5LVAya/s640/blogger-image--573146420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggp9KKHzzvkhjRDxKsg6KG5AtzhL-r_BUCcmVyHb5huV7EvZsSp8hExiDVMPtRrcXZ7UFRLUmDe43tLcD1z3O5Vwi2MAii4T1iGjD0cmKg6Pwv1Vph4F425ThD1GmFmaB4X4ZVhNBY5lc4/s640/blogger-image--1148546924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggp9KKHzzvkhjRDxKsg6KG5AtzhL-r_BUCcmVyHb5huV7EvZsSp8hExiDVMPtRrcXZ7UFRLUmDe43tLcD1z3O5Vwi2MAii4T1iGjD0cmKg6Pwv1Vph4F425ThD1GmFmaB4X4ZVhNBY5lc4/s640/blogger-image--1148546924.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6XXgeToq_rnuHi8Y7Nx3p35EoA_4hZuamx538EtvHuL_GdKKVOXnpJEv72KutovZEg3CN39nyhb8VbOl5d8F5Ja4fCe9fjaFXHn_TD8tDwlY6JTPIcX2Ug51cGnBUXmTV81pDShVxLAS/s640/blogger-image-1903859994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ6XXgeToq_rnuHi8Y7Nx3p35EoA_4hZuamx538EtvHuL_GdKKVOXnpJEv72KutovZEg3CN39nyhb8VbOl5d8F5Ja4fCe9fjaFXHn_TD8tDwlY6JTPIcX2Ug51cGnBUXmTV81pDShVxLAS/s640/blogger-image-1903859994.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My collection of sea glass and pretty shells in my kitchen window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W5-hW6J-YXHxaVs8j3bBAKPiEKwRaj6GhlqbuGvh2rGbE0Uyi6nimXuTLBPHeSgpr6xiiuMNlJOQCm3RARxPs3vFRrZNDBrLoYHC3MKq8XtJcA_BmnrBpFPlrG76-OOmjDXDcUeGyK5i/s640/blogger-image--1120233122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4W5-hW6J-YXHxaVs8j3bBAKPiEKwRaj6GhlqbuGvh2rGbE0Uyi6nimXuTLBPHeSgpr6xiiuMNlJOQCm3RARxPs3vFRrZNDBrLoYHC3MKq8XtJcA_BmnrBpFPlrG76-OOmjDXDcUeGyK5i/s640/blogger-image--1120233122.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Well I'm off to iron a uniform for work tomorrow and need to sort out Coco baby's bag to take to Nannys house. My amazing Mum looks after her whilst I'm at work in the week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pasta and pesto for supper with plum crumble and ice cream to follow. A perfect end to a perfect day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Melanie x</div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-86470966556298931152013-09-11T10:06:00.001-07:002013-09-11T10:17:12.238-07:00Busy timesPhew...... feels like my feet haven't touched the ground these last few weeks. I've kept meaning to post but just haven't had the time.<div><br></div><div>My maternity leave has finished now and I'm back at work doing three shifts a week. I'm just loving being back working as a nurse and seeing all of my work buddies. It's good to be me again just for a few hours but golly gosh I miss my little Coco baby so much. I'm also still breast feeding so I'm having to leave the ward a few times each shift to express, which isn't really a problem until I get busy and forget and then find ive got wet patches on my uniform which has happened a few times much to my mortification. I don't know why it embarrasses me as I'm so proud to still be breast feeding, and my work buddies are very supportive.</div><div><br></div><div>Last week was a big week for me as it was Coco baby's first birthday. I'm still in shock that she is a year old already. Where has that time gone? Her birthday means I can no longer say this time last year I was pregnant etc etc. This is a big deal for me and I can't explain why really. It may be because she will be our only child and I know I will never experience another pregnancy. Who knows, but I feel a bit sad that the last year has gone so quickly. She's not a baby anymore, in fact I have trouble remembering her as a tiny baby these days. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSr-T7QssvouWDezc_WtHAi5PodnroX1FAu7mzu35IYop0a-wR0gJWnx7adFZjj98MIOn2h0MqAcMB5aTeobmMZprO8iD0RuadCy34UGxyl0HHXyv3nrrg-m5u9_nbXBZO8_RoW8-TGsR/s640/blogger-image--439305165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzSr-T7QssvouWDezc_WtHAi5PodnroX1FAu7mzu35IYop0a-wR0gJWnx7adFZjj98MIOn2h0MqAcMB5aTeobmMZprO8iD0RuadCy34UGxyl0HHXyv3nrrg-m5u9_nbXBZO8_RoW8-TGsR/s640/blogger-image--439305165.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IGhaD55vVT1Ae8WnKWKP_lKGnAnHSbnAMULoZ8ae75W0zpBdtZPFp2STUI_aXXBf-lUqKZYskCIMmcFHc6fKRi120fh3DHvBrbQlpf5WEiC87RzBZEfEGEdEYHTrxE92HYQm85ZzRKxG/s640/blogger-image--1008527747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IGhaD55vVT1Ae8WnKWKP_lKGnAnHSbnAMULoZ8ae75W0zpBdtZPFp2STUI_aXXBf-lUqKZYskCIMmcFHc6fKRi120fh3DHvBrbQlpf5WEiC87RzBZEfEGEdEYHTrxE92HYQm85ZzRKxG/s640/blogger-image--1008527747.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNaAbw837mI5l77jLCTIy__Dnbp52dcltn1DcN76d-WiuhXPrN2ngLEn2bRfxKQOO1431UISZ4pZYGQ2gLQyytXNWEl217sjwGgKepJYuQseVl-M2bMa02-fiOBKU75EJgPMquOMexQmi/s640/blogger-image--755216751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRNaAbw837mI5l77jLCTIy__Dnbp52dcltn1DcN76d-WiuhXPrN2ngLEn2bRfxKQOO1431UISZ4pZYGQ2gLQyytXNWEl217sjwGgKepJYuQseVl-M2bMa02-fiOBKU75EJgPMquOMexQmi/s640/blogger-image--755216751.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I'm so proud of her birthday cake as I made it myself. I've never iced a cake before and I'm chuffed with how it's turned out. It was a three layer sponge with jam and butter cream in. The only bit I didn't make was the candle and the sugar flowers. The little bumble bees were very cute but the Poo bears were a bit crazy looking but everyone said how nice it was so I'm a very happy mummy. </div><div><br></div><div>The garden has been quite pretty this year despite me not spending so much time looking after it. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWG4LDB-v-YVyKMDUMK7Qsi90cUHr20DG1Z8WqZYygbyBkqMzrQXHw9sfR3kvkfG-Lyl2iEIUnMjce3yvkYkqHi99n97xPdOuHTCjH_qgSyETKatFlpmD30SXm9Ani9cxKhjlZlumvwZE/s640/blogger-image-149050990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWG4LDB-v-YVyKMDUMK7Qsi90cUHr20DG1Z8WqZYygbyBkqMzrQXHw9sfR3kvkfG-Lyl2iEIUnMjce3yvkYkqHi99n97xPdOuHTCjH_qgSyETKatFlpmD30SXm9Ani9cxKhjlZlumvwZE/s640/blogger-image-149050990.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfx9LDN_xPIYJDMRrTNuRNSNUhZ4IKNxSjq2HHZufNeZlIXIj0EGmTveyIAOInMJhnMiyYtw0gbtJQ8lSpLta7n4NyrtCgNi7SxJHAVCNwkn-foMKpC9qBcPtgnpR_GjFhVZqteRrnSq-/s640/blogger-image--1282019071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfx9LDN_xPIYJDMRrTNuRNSNUhZ4IKNxSjq2HHZufNeZlIXIj0EGmTveyIAOInMJhnMiyYtw0gbtJQ8lSpLta7n4NyrtCgNi7SxJHAVCNwkn-foMKpC9qBcPtgnpR_GjFhVZqteRrnSq-/s640/blogger-image--1282019071.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCU5S-itioA3ZtifhYdOQKgmj1pPiCBMx8TwPaSDDWCw0wSebndRNSCyrd1PZrStb1ZLwZTYrArkikzc10fsa_HyBG1-lraoo7DT0_LFdeMVMsfsr-wHWGuRyMDr9FHdgI813Xj_zPo9mY/s640/blogger-image-81262820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCU5S-itioA3ZtifhYdOQKgmj1pPiCBMx8TwPaSDDWCw0wSebndRNSCyrd1PZrStb1ZLwZTYrArkikzc10fsa_HyBG1-lraoo7DT0_LFdeMVMsfsr-wHWGuRyMDr9FHdgI813Xj_zPo9mY/s640/blogger-image-81262820.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL53mchNIo9UUlAen_44d-537Il5xJw0D5SudV-NOhhAJMAPzfCwpy5O9y-NwE6SNmveQCSLwDBsAO4FM2eCNKMSJh04hsVvbCWL8RYl9W51Muvevfv2w1KHT6KeEd9tLsgYiJCc1lXiis/s640/blogger-image--1502902160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL53mchNIo9UUlAen_44d-537Il5xJw0D5SudV-NOhhAJMAPzfCwpy5O9y-NwE6SNmveQCSLwDBsAO4FM2eCNKMSJh04hsVvbCWL8RYl9W51Muvevfv2w1KHT6KeEd9tLsgYiJCc1lXiis/s640/blogger-image--1502902160.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv05tGAFxWL-Hvt237iGntoRjGLELe593BPphl1L07gqQPg4gsdHvLaVexFq2SFEzeoj5Vht29U3KzJhBSb58VSicXS0ao7EhXa3ojiG6MfzhGdHDKr1O0fwLHZtfMc4wGKP61kQpbwig8/s640/blogger-image--493566017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv05tGAFxWL-Hvt237iGntoRjGLELe593BPphl1L07gqQPg4gsdHvLaVexFq2SFEzeoj5Vht29U3KzJhBSb58VSicXS0ao7EhXa3ojiG6MfzhGdHDKr1O0fwLHZtfMc4wGKP61kQpbwig8/s640/blogger-image--493566017.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-LYir2VBueocCjMt8Lxo-riPEIEPaixxZbdmq9gZRSclUpDXQFqLCH6gCPhXZDyYWD_kN7TKAEXEh3i8V04dN_E0utdP45Ya-mUP0fj6wdqUeloCnFkGaKDngpq_rV9ZZyiIWHfrejJY/s640/blogger-image--723822404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-LYir2VBueocCjMt8Lxo-riPEIEPaixxZbdmq9gZRSclUpDXQFqLCH6gCPhXZDyYWD_kN7TKAEXEh3i8V04dN_E0utdP45Ya-mUP0fj6wdqUeloCnFkGaKDngpq_rV9ZZyiIWHfrejJY/s640/blogger-image--723822404.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We've been fairly lucky with the weather this year. It's felt much more seasonal having some hot summer days but now autumn is definitely on the way. The mornings are chilly and misty and I'm having to snuggle in my jamas at night in bed. </div><div><br></div><div>We've had a bumper crop of blackberries and apples and I've been very industrious indeed making jam. </div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOGPeKSw5NuadFuD6_XS2ReSGGvW967lL_oHGZNg0Pc7hAzyagrxB2GWt8KqDEzl6U65bWLZMhVQSYst764b0rtfBALgb_Z00X4cLJUCzJO7oKRFrHsRJGculRnaTlyRpAgsDBLh9ttfi/s640/blogger-image-1622304176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOGPeKSw5NuadFuD6_XS2ReSGGvW967lL_oHGZNg0Pc7hAzyagrxB2GWt8KqDEzl6U65bWLZMhVQSYst764b0rtfBALgb_Z00X4cLJUCzJO7oKRFrHsRJGculRnaTlyRpAgsDBLh9ttfi/s640/blogger-image-1622304176.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We love toast and jam for brekkie in my house, and Coco baby loves it on crusty bread.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxAGgTuA7R3q2GwzI9MpEju75iywgLvQLmPFUaaJuW9QAKt2sKM2M_nGDVqNc1EuBgodZ_ZkhsjEOLt7PclXqNGxqAlYxztCKmn0WIpzbC4-4JLTjajpDUZZ9QL4Y7MZ02BQvZp1M5wGZ/s640/blogger-image--747131442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_exTMTczNc4OZ6iiI1wX-_EsXqzovjHx6lfRg3df3VZ0L23Y6WLA4A9axiqiEGa_mFbA17wN1-f3kEWxV2_BLbkMy26wZtO18kk-JLOtdpbEs4dwN1aTj4yuDS4mjzhi0JrXqYqVhXG6D/s640/blogger-image--2136843093.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is a little windmill that Coco baby just loves to watch. She laughs and laughs when the wind whips the sails around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On the crochet front I'm working on a granny square blanket and a pair of wrist warmers. Piccies to follow shortly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope the suns shining for you all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Melanie x</div><br></div><br></div></div>honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-16560254620825779302013-08-24T13:04:00.001-07:002013-08-24T13:05:43.850-07:00Miffy Really happy with my latest bit of crochet.<div><br></div><div>A Miffy bunny for Coco baby.</div><div><br></div><div>She loves him too.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPebtViifMyGGo02aW3bbj5TBWmcPNhznD8n5i9X8QIlrYAJEN1tnt3rfrhYGALTGseCBi74uJcZAOM_h5zAEscNzi4eF66HUdkDzbrl1bbGhv-dTD9gpVWvy7bK1Mhj75NZx3JhPhC_m-/s640/blogger-image--2018695248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPebtViifMyGGo02aW3bbj5TBWmcPNhznD8n5i9X8QIlrYAJEN1tnt3rfrhYGALTGseCBi74uJcZAOM_h5zAEscNzi4eF66HUdkDzbrl1bbGhv-dTD9gpVWvy7bK1Mhj75NZx3JhPhC_m-/s640/blogger-image--2018695248.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I somehow managed to sew the arms on a bit far back and I could have used a bit more stuffing, but overall I'm pretty chuffed with how it's turned out.</div><div><br></div><div>I found the pattern for free on Ravelry.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA78CPpqM_6953v_qsI5-VNhJDpZfO-VyaovrEmWYsEhiQtHlOmkrbfqSP-uhXEV7rP733p7NdrpTCZ8JlOPnwi69qZ5GSYKgjm1Cy4yWMzfpRv3A1J2kJnpCGWZhkXBE_RMINiug-934/s640/blogger-image--1970391781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA78CPpqM_6953v_qsI5-VNhJDpZfO-VyaovrEmWYsEhiQtHlOmkrbfqSP-uhXEV7rP733p7NdrpTCZ8JlOPnwi69qZ5GSYKgjm1Cy4yWMzfpRv3A1J2kJnpCGWZhkXBE_RMINiug-934/s640/blogger-image--1970391781.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Is Miffy a boy or a girl? </div><div><br></div><div>This ones a girl for obvious reasons.</div><div><br></div><div>Will leave you with a picture of my latest purchase..........</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKifDf0bWU22XtoFuFn2ODXSGK_uoUy0iinYozKwP_hfvoSmMKnTC8AC_mzhFuPPxlLNLmm7BJL2qB9j76OqyVDXcrCL8KfiU6cZ2ZrvuvzXYPibIMnDtoy-M4tFN-k7SrB9dBLI2aHOBD/s640/blogger-image-1396793923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKifDf0bWU22XtoFuFn2ODXSGK_uoUy0iinYozKwP_hfvoSmMKnTC8AC_mzhFuPPxlLNLmm7BJL2qB9j76OqyVDXcrCL8KfiU6cZ2ZrvuvzXYPibIMnDtoy-M4tFN-k7SrB9dBLI2aHOBD/s640/blogger-image-1396793923.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Loving these colours muchly.</div><div><br></div><div>Melanie x</div>honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-82667139680399490762013-08-18T13:37:00.001-07:002013-08-18T13:37:42.875-07:00Hearting crochetAt the moment I seem to eat, sleep and dream crochet. I actually crave it when it's not in my hands. I find myself thinking about it when I really should be concentrating on something else. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cpO3fZ17NmHyAUn6hO_Ri_7gJBumuTTXhwVvZMOmaBzoj3SvrWbHo8SnT9aB0lnG7QKqXUUiNSEKzMrhXP3NeWg8v6nMQj7IKhkGAiJKKeGCHkE96lNaVS7m9yuoiboUmz-0Jx65DVv6/s640/blogger-image--797283741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-cpO3fZ17NmHyAUn6hO_Ri_7gJBumuTTXhwVvZMOmaBzoj3SvrWbHo8SnT9aB0lnG7QKqXUUiNSEKzMrhXP3NeWg8v6nMQj7IKhkGAiJKKeGCHkE96lNaVS7m9yuoiboUmz-0Jx65DVv6/s640/blogger-image--797283741.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My first ever Mandala. This is a pattern taken from the Simply Crochet Magazine issue 7. The instructions suggested using an Aran weight yarn with a 4 mm hook, however, I used a double knit 100% cotton with a 4 mm hook. I'm pretty chuffed with the finished result as these were stitches I'd never used before, and I spent a lot of time on You Tube learning new tricks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next up are a couple of motifs I hooked up in a spare hour. Again trying out new stitches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dam9wi1AG99y_ugAGO16eMLOE1i8JV0vFwPofBa5LXacH-V4kzOPINjSTD1ZZspetdhACTfBGAa-pdzs4gg_8A49lcIDX4xz_Yo41ySm6yqBvYMxPqsceCJIgL-7ESHYkNtGq3pviUXJ/s640/blogger-image--2031203305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dam9wi1AG99y_ugAGO16eMLOE1i8JV0vFwPofBa5LXacH-V4kzOPINjSTD1ZZspetdhACTfBGAa-pdzs4gg_8A49lcIDX4xz_Yo41ySm6yqBvYMxPqsceCJIgL-7ESHYkNtGq3pviUXJ/s640/blogger-image--2031203305.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc1RizgtpZhf0s8h8OdKiGEg7SVqEJDGfhS8OwO43yWM99cIJkjCw4trKVeXhuG0X6IQ7K0Emq4fOJpEN9-gKdODUqVYMsnLzcVD7K2VyWvSt3ewA-dDX4xBV4HuLPayOinLmm4tsTcC_/s640/blogger-image--1609148964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicc1RizgtpZhf0s8h8OdKiGEg7SVqEJDGfhS8OwO43yWM99cIJkjCw4trKVeXhuG0X6IQ7K0Emq4fOJpEN9-gKdODUqVYMsnLzcVD7K2VyWvSt3ewA-dDX4xBV4HuLPayOinLmm4tsTcC_/s640/blogger-image--1609148964.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm_3rEIfhjjVwrdxBMEillnh1ChgZK6GWNZvVAeMVfeLe8asn5pZ67jPgYvSJKgLkrXLxEiFnYQGnMwvJ7UCrrMiCGAm4rqSY1NCX5BDsPrtlY6FtbwweBSmOlI11TUiBdkbCJyOeBCSH/s640/blogger-image-638907537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPm_3rEIfhjjVwrdxBMEillnh1ChgZK6GWNZvVAeMVfeLe8asn5pZ67jPgYvSJKgLkrXLxEiFnYQGnMwvJ7UCrrMiCGAm4rqSY1NCX5BDsPrtlY6FtbwweBSmOlI11TUiBdkbCJyOeBCSH/s640/blogger-image-638907537.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I seem to have a few WIPs at present....... Who doesn't? I think it's because I'm so excited about learning something new that I'm itching always to start the next new project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next up is a cushion cover I started a few weeks ago whilst on holiday in Normandy. This is hooked up with a bamboo yarn on a 4 mm hook and the pattern is from a granny square book I got off Amazon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYFuJRQ6Eg3M_2ZUWEr6mltcmYMUnUks9whGGKl176L5omQYjzWa-KP7u-3NnT4dlA8jZN1t0bKqTNx64jVnU24MPAHuXUBFtoZjr0Ku4knADY71zpG0IaAxq4yxvOu1t3FGeUDMCW3bb/s640/blogger-image--188614290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYFuJRQ6Eg3M_2ZUWEr6mltcmYMUnUks9whGGKl176L5omQYjzWa-KP7u-3NnT4dlA8jZN1t0bKqTNx64jVnU24MPAHuXUBFtoZjr0Ku4knADY71zpG0IaAxq4yxvOu1t3FGeUDMCW3bb/s640/blogger-image--188614290.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchptcJX0Ub7z44mpEoTMi6xlKiHZI2pHR9oLsfBezFn1Y-HoLlm8IsUtIqPQGsPDr2NvpS7IVcbtemuEjq_ZSfUkT3x0NljMbYx5dNOh-P4FnYsbKAYDGq-x0CnYFvs_jiF6N3Zqt7NxO/s640/blogger-image--283576135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchptcJX0Ub7z44mpEoTMi6xlKiHZI2pHR9oLsfBezFn1Y-HoLlm8IsUtIqPQGsPDr2NvpS7IVcbtemuEjq_ZSfUkT3x0NljMbYx5dNOh-P4FnYsbKAYDGq-x0CnYFvs_jiF6N3Zqt7NxO/s640/blogger-image--283576135.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hehe that's me hooking in bed. Don't you just love a bit of crochet in bed?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hopefully I'll soon have a finished item to show you...... Haha...... Don't hold your breath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Away from crochet I'm still as busy as ever being a mummy to Coco baby. Every day she gets more gorgeous. She has two teeth now and this has made her even more cuter... Is that a word? She's saying Dada, Mama, Nana. She can even say row, row, row from row, row, row your boat, although it actually sounds like ra, ra, ra and she rocks backwards and forwards whilst shouting it out. She's such a happy, smiley good natured baby and I feel so blessed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm back at work part time and loving being back with my work buddy's. It feels good to have some adult conversations that don't involve baby talk although most of us are mums or dads so baby talk often creeps into the conversation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll leave you with a couple of pictures I took on a recent visit to Bath. These things made me smile muchly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-FUYqkh0cp-lz08dHAGgTnMcMl2_-pgnYXmhVDw4yyjNRFd90cirF2OqEYgV6WljCBYUIanx-5iDmdnwkOOHBnK2t_cM2CyLnsInbn9mSA-qY5ABX2NAGzSVi3uHZjnb0O6bMI6V_GOk/s640/blogger-image--198788855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi-FUYqkh0cp-lz08dHAGgTnMcMl2_-pgnYXmhVDw4yyjNRFd90cirF2OqEYgV6WljCBYUIanx-5iDmdnwkOOHBnK2t_cM2CyLnsInbn9mSA-qY5ABX2NAGzSVi3uHZjnb0O6bMI6V_GOk/s640/blogger-image--198788855.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSN9884irk5dJBinP_m_IOi5xB6s_rwyyGKHl5WTyTkuf-0VmBacMBb3TSYf5_fpqPu3Thsor3N_L3S-WxhcTSyBeCIb8om43jtnRG9pcEQpD1d4-VaHgOLbneJGNVocY_ZhMGDYMljQNi/s640/blogger-image-1778858463.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSN9884irk5dJBinP_m_IOi5xB6s_rwyyGKHl5WTyTkuf-0VmBacMBb3TSYf5_fpqPu3Thsor3N_L3S-WxhcTSyBeCIb8om43jtnRG9pcEQpD1d4-VaHgOLbneJGNVocY_ZhMGDYMljQNi/s640/blogger-image-1778858463.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This handsome fella is called Roycey and is a cross between a pointer and a springer spaniel. Although you could be forgiven for thinking he is just another chocolate Labrador as I did. He belongs to a lovely fella who sells the Big Issue magazine and every time I go to Bath we end up chatting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Big hugs all,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">X</div>honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-86658950095742219542013-08-06T13:10:00.001-07:002013-08-06T13:49:43.767-07:00The last few monthsAt last I've discovered how to blog from my iPad.<br><div><br></div><div>Yayyyyyyy it's a revelation.</div><div><br></div><div>My beloved has upgraded the iPad with iOS 5 and now I can upload photos properly.</div><div><br></div><div>I've also downloaded an Instagram app that let's me jazz up my piccies abit.</div><div><br></div><div>Just a few bits of what I've been up to recently craft wise.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71g4L4WpuRPpzkWnoGw8bDo0pb_UV8ULeS-dYnEaypoC-AyMv7j7nWZJeEqo8SbU-N7oimlPdLHxpvwZXVXTW_CMUOIPokWRZM2uwH2ru7phpd2OX1rD1LxPg1wOONyyta0NNTQiaLO-_/s640/blogger-image--1802816925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg71g4L4WpuRPpzkWnoGw8bDo0pb_UV8ULeS-dYnEaypoC-AyMv7j7nWZJeEqo8SbU-N7oimlPdLHxpvwZXVXTW_CMUOIPokWRZM2uwH2ru7phpd2OX1rD1LxPg1wOONyyta0NNTQiaLO-_/s640/blogger-image--1802816925.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2224DCYO7BCy9_pZ4XxeNLIuAXZFLQ2JcptaA2whdpQsY6m7U9fGRzyt73q7Uh6sxUceBDQMxvWWV8OLyaBfTJnPdWP8g9XWxnitwQJoai1-gIjFlWQax6p7R3ZhKcBAQ2PGQ9mwezgfa/s640/blogger-image--732206579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2224DCYO7BCy9_pZ4XxeNLIuAXZFLQ2JcptaA2whdpQsY6m7U9fGRzyt73q7Uh6sxUceBDQMxvWWV8OLyaBfTJnPdWP8g9XWxnitwQJoai1-gIjFlWQax6p7R3ZhKcBAQ2PGQ9mwezgfa/s640/blogger-image--732206579.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH8_EWD_BfIKFCRn_BdTmBP3iWflhyphenhyphen6wp7JImRerOXVBXxq4biU0PJQ6nI4qJiQHp74AXOSXEOOsZHBhD47twwleJ9UzIYCb6UqWl3eZTIZqTqSuslH0SRNk15T07fQbBE1H-2j2LEyHU/s640/blogger-image-1650305973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH8_EWD_BfIKFCRn_BdTmBP3iWflhyphenhyphen6wp7JImRerOXVBXxq4biU0PJQ6nI4qJiQHp74AXOSXEOOsZHBhD47twwleJ9UzIYCb6UqWl3eZTIZqTqSuslH0SRNk15T07fQbBE1H-2j2LEyHU/s640/blogger-image-1650305973.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I've been having a practice at crochet again and managed the cool clematis from <b>Simply crochet issue 7</b>.</div><div><br></div><div>I've also been enjoying downloading free patterns from <b>ravelry</b> and above are two cotton wash cloths that I knitted.</div><div><br></div><div>Most days I manage to get out for a walk with Coco baby. We are lucky to live in beautiful countryside and I love to capture it on my camera.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89skZX9tOdysXD5je-fOG6_U7cCUxOk4M9oYXZAthdyfmH5NWl-OGq5I9LNs37ZCwy70F_lswODqXGeW4mliafDVRkQ65hQUDt6bNYFUxDkFMtgBy5lI1lqh8NBgzhpq4k-aBeXj0LPxN/s640/blogger-image-1666320148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89skZX9tOdysXD5je-fOG6_U7cCUxOk4M9oYXZAthdyfmH5NWl-OGq5I9LNs37ZCwy70F_lswODqXGeW4mliafDVRkQ65hQUDt6bNYFUxDkFMtgBy5lI1lqh8NBgzhpq4k-aBeXj0LPxN/s640/blogger-image-1666320148.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuw_7aMzIryyZO5FGa4vIKNnQXeJSBj0dywxLh_C5HEVR86WPBtileMhokyH3ESpdCujyu9kMqutwiecjVknLB6IZWm23vb6peFVrVSNG__wkeAZkSEYt-9eY2aKfL0DDL7ut8F9WNd7Z-/s640/blogger-image--174062470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Thankfully on hosepipe ban imposed.....yet.id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5901155423798364850" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LtxVwz-lVOsbZZV1tk5z01syedaheIzYEMZFnLSs6CgNjXa2Xd8OH6YzB7-b_M3E1H_ANABhWAEpNeQkVUcOun5J1kljW1ADMptuYqhyZgUuhFYk9s7-que3KFohKgzUSwcJ4Pn2-shy/s1600/photo+5-717468.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LtxVwz-lVOsbZZV1tk5z01syedaheIzYEMZFnLSs6CgNjXa2Xd8OH6YzB7-b_M3E1H_ANABhWAEpNeQkVUcOun5J1kljW1ADMptuYqhyZgUuhFYk9s7-que3KFohKgzUSwcJ4Pn2-shy/s320/photo+5-717468.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5901155430509734354" /></a></p>The sweet peas smell heavenly. They are the last thing I look at before closing the front door at night, and the first plant I check in the morning. There seem to be new blooms daily.
My cucumber and tomatoes are coming along nicely. They love this hot weather and need watering morning and evening at present.
Hope you are all enjoying the garden too.
Xhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-45287884402720442652013-07-14T13:12:00.000-07:002013-07-14T13:14:17.143-07:00More makes <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1L1PUqekfBF_cJ1QnChVZcDF3jUNRKoYNJGcqvX9jNlWdz7furdjLl872QeMo3ck65YfogC15AfSAvByG2nbwODsBXqX486XmlnbyEfmmOIiEKjuacEooyXOuVV4ubtuQDp-8afnwdT6/s1600/photo+1-739013.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1L1PUqekfBF_cJ1QnChVZcDF3jUNRKoYNJGcqvX9jNlWdz7furdjLl872QeMo3ck65YfogC15AfSAvByG2nbwODsBXqX486XmlnbyEfmmOIiEKjuacEooyXOuVV4ubtuQDp-8afnwdT6/s320/photo+1-739013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5900565396685598722" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteAThIQtl42ADQ4kE1X8Avzd6oW145K5sDKcsPe0I9LDccIVt6A3W82BGd0HKTVyeLMwZ8QiByGIYVG80EYK66cGOmau9C7I3rR2phE41eH1rhB2MoUSlxb__ctVXsh1l1l4aLWZcd7F5/s1600/photo+2-740691.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjteAThIQtl42ADQ4kE1X8Avzd6oW145K5sDKcsPe0I9LDccIVt6A3W82BGd0HKTVyeLMwZ8QiByGIYVG80EYK66cGOmau9C7I3rR2phE41eH1rhB2MoUSlxb__ctVXsh1l1l4aLWZcd7F5/s320/photo+2-740691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5900565400828715314" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqXexPVCiRGjaZtZ65gkOI_ugK9ju0ipzlZ2k866Vn_tTZSFH-VQh1yMUaPoUXaN1Ky6TzGV0gayu4cXv2rHqyZsiwX06wDdR8CrVEQl_33yAOYKV4cYgmYhRqDa9ELA2V0MoSBXFY9o_/s1600/photo+3-742181.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqXexPVCiRGjaZtZ65gkOI_ugK9ju0ipzlZ2k866Vn_tTZSFH-VQh1yMUaPoUXaN1Ky6TzGV0gayu4cXv2rHqyZsiwX06wDdR8CrVEQl_33yAOYKV4cYgmYhRqDa9ELA2V0MoSBXFY9o_/s320/photo+3-742181.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5900565408719768450" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1OLl2aq30hl708ZWm8Lc6Ne4z_AQRxv2VRqQiP9DP7191hWOgAec3euWvrT5Iy5chJ4R2kM7ARJpyMGfMpOcco07a9KjRpH7J52IM-YPCQiZ_08N_fZF1s-_CvG3NtFroFoLcVcO1lP1/s1600/photo+4-744220.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1OLl2aq30hl708ZWm8Lc6Ne4z_AQRxv2VRqQiP9DP7191hWOgAec3euWvrT5Iy5chJ4R2kM7ARJpyMGfMpOcco07a9KjRpH7J52IM-YPCQiZ_08N_fZF1s-_CvG3NtFroFoLcVcO1lP1/s320/photo+4-744220.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5900565418058547730" /></a></p>
Hello sunshine, hope you are here to stay for a while. Phew it's been hot this past week but so lovely to have sunny days in the garden wearing shorts and strappy tops with my flip-flops.
I picked a little posy from my garden which now sits on my bedside table. The sweet peas smell heavenly.
Do you like my crochet bunting I made for Coco Baby's bedroom?
Also I'm hearting my Noro shawl which still needs blocking..... Don't think I will get much chance to wear it yet.
Toodle pip for now.
Xhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-84423107747131343772013-07-02T03:51:00.000-07:002013-07-02T04:00:22.100-07:00Dresses for Coco baby<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKHw47WA1eggkaYZqEbIP3Q31rqbSSe7cI__TJefTC6hXkfKDxdWYGS1rVDTBe3D_BuIbEs5pVshjnZA3O_rwCYlETwGmNZa9sWhQDUgVpZafyGUicu0IipQY3_Hf7LBizDWHXz4k8lgU/s1600/photo+1-712518.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKHw47WA1eggkaYZqEbIP3Q31rqbSSe7cI__TJefTC6hXkfKDxdWYGS1rVDTBe3D_BuIbEs5pVshjnZA3O_rwCYlETwGmNZa9sWhQDUgVpZafyGUicu0IipQY3_Hf7LBizDWHXz4k8lgU/s320/photo+1-712518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5895967953981628786" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMyIusgbGHPFYClKvfAaMHGBmwAPSzqvyeScY6hsvsLoPQrdKrdzfrUltjSQe3aU3QE3uTX9G3YEYaZpN9pl99P6gawy_RnQyBKX8K8YVbJ3Y_FfDtUcoboBJawiErDotCc8UJE6WvFVU/s1600/photo+2-714641.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMyIusgbGHPFYClKvfAaMHGBmwAPSzqvyeScY6hsvsLoPQrdKrdzfrUltjSQe3aU3QE3uTX9G3YEYaZpN9pl99P6gawy_RnQyBKX8K8YVbJ3Y_FfDtUcoboBJawiErDotCc8UJE6WvFVU/s320/photo+2-714641.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5895967955445894946" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOoDSPyUDXtrJcYJ7p94peN4_r0Th1o0SNYjPPk6-_I7SnfH4hsxxQQMZMFqIGnI15dg3_9SFRmZVZIXQxdep1yeJOR1gnRPozHlRsJ3DS0MRb5mBA-9eLG-CAbs8kmnIAl5VJ3Qrjgr5/s1600/photo+3-716736.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOoDSPyUDXtrJcYJ7p94peN4_r0Th1o0SNYjPPk6-_I7SnfH4hsxxQQMZMFqIGnI15dg3_9SFRmZVZIXQxdep1yeJOR1gnRPozHlRsJ3DS0MRb5mBA-9eLG-CAbs8kmnIAl5VJ3Qrjgr5/s320/photo+3-716736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5895967967023911554" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbu9lz83EylBmbtquthuS0X9rJxalU4dfyyNJ0J_DoO9q6iHRque1ALCHbrOkOE0xF_pdol6s2UXjDA73GC3xCtaqlB6PP7Dx_WqtmtUsDQ5ytyHpZWYnbAHlkcQlrbPS6B6p0-Jj0etB/s1600/photo+4-718746.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvbu9lz83EylBmbtquthuS0X9rJxalU4dfyyNJ0J_DoO9q6iHRque1ALCHbrOkOE0xF_pdol6s2UXjDA73GC3xCtaqlB6PP7Dx_WqtmtUsDQ5ytyHpZWYnbAHlkcQlrbPS6B6p0-Jj0etB/s320/photo+4-718746.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5895967975107560242" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUDZsAa55XUNqJzv85BR0sDUAu2JyvkX5VzE7uJs4LZfsDrQD8xou-g3t7Fx4EhyepcmjzcrCD-QV36mEZ4FXUK4UQFE0vtLyJf79Q8N9TX3H_rwKQkKksagOwgwW11WiM2nBJ9enyGnk/s1600/photo+5-720769.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUDZsAa55XUNqJzv85BR0sDUAu2JyvkX5VzE7uJs4LZfsDrQD8xou-g3t7Fx4EhyepcmjzcrCD-QV36mEZ4FXUK4UQFE0vtLyJf79Q8N9TX3H_rwKQkKksagOwgwW11WiM2nBJ9enyGnk/s320/photo+5-720769.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5895967984350498418" /></a></p>
I have so much inspiration buzzing in my head since having Coco baby. I love making bits and pieces for her. Do you like these little dresses? Picked up some fat quarters and pretty bias binding whilst out shopping for just a couple of pounds each. A few hours sat at my sewing machine and TA DAH..... Pretty dresses. The dress with the colourful fruit was made using a tablecloth bought for 99p from the pound shop. I used curtain lining to line it as the fabric isn't the best quality but what a bargain. I'm sorry about my post being contained in one paragraph. I blog from an iPad 2 and can't seem to blog in the same way as with the lap top. Does anyone have any good advice regarding suitable blogging apps? Do you like my ginger boy Ambrose? He was enjoying the sun at the weekend. He seems to be looking less for his sister this week. Handsome boy X
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What a lovely day again, although I think it may cloud over and rain a little later.
Never mind. We don't mind because there are lots of lovely things to do here at home with Coco Baby.
Do you like the pretty cardigans I've knitted for her?
Didn't want the Mr to feel left out so knitted him a pair of double knit slouch socks to wear with his walking boots.
Loving the garden and enjoying watching Coco Baby as she explores.
Hope the sun is shining for you.
Xhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-74254341650189060612013-06-20T01:07:00.000-07:002013-06-20T01:13:37.397-07:00Millie Cat<div class="mobile-photo">
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If I had known that on that day our time was near the end.
I would have done things differently, my forever friend.
I would have stayed right next to you deep into the night.
But I thought I would see you in the early morning light.
And so I said goodnight to you as I closed the kitchen door.
Never thinking that I wouldn't see you anymore.
But if I'd known that on that day our time was at the end.
I would have done things differently my forever friend.
I wish I could have been with you Millie. I'm so sorry beautiful girl.
I miss you.honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-35052273673403550612013-06-17T21:09:00.000-07:002013-06-17T21:34:37.287-07:00Coco baby<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLGJ-CwMKywTsgewQ3LSwNVbTVlsWXfRWJ5QiXRHEbH0bVImJL2f0Ugk-44Fvl7C4hiDKVqfQS_ZbsGdKPe53Uq96H04ZQOn5ydaan0b4ZwC2Qu3ERv4ap_AyTyH70EH648coeFVk1P25/s1600/photo-715108.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLGJ-CwMKywTsgewQ3LSwNVbTVlsWXfRWJ5QiXRHEbH0bVImJL2f0Ugk-44Fvl7C4hiDKVqfQS_ZbsGdKPe53Uq96H04ZQOn5ydaan0b4ZwC2Qu3ERv4ap_AyTyH70EH648coeFVk1P25/s320/photo-715108.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5890669261226174978" /></a></p>
Yesterday was my birthday.
You made my birthday perfect.
I didn't need any gifts because I have you in my life.
Your first smile of the day for mummy on her birthday.
Your first cuddle of the day for mummy on her birthday.
Making me smile as you shouted dadadadadada as we shopped in the supermarket.
Smiling at the lady behind us over my shoulder as we waited in the queue for my birthday treat latte.
Adding to your fan club as we waited for my blood test in the doctors surgery.
Putting your fingers in my mouth (your latest trick) as I breastfeed you.
Talking to me with your eyes. Such beautiful expressive eyes.
Talking in your own little language to my flipflop.
Waving and clapping your hands at Charlie dog.
You made my special day extra special.
You make every day extra special.
I love you my darling Coco baby.
honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-43976833021964879062013-05-15T05:22:00.000-07:002013-05-15T05:22:53.048-07:00Well hello thereA lot has happened since I last posted.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Four weeks left to go</td></tr>
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A lot of very exciting things.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Only a few minutes old</td></tr>
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My life has changed so much.<br />

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The last eighteen months havent all been plain sailing, oh no, not by a long way. My pregnancy was pretty textbook thankfully with no major setbacks or problems, but I did suffer the most horrendous pregnancy sickness and vomiting throughout the whole nine months. I may at some point write a post about this. Unless you have suffered it is very difficult to empathise how someone is feeling and how every waking minute of every day is spent either being or feeling sick. But you know what? I would go through it again one hundred times worse for my Coco baby because she is the reason for every day of my life both now and every day of my life before she was born. She is the reason for every breath that I breath.</div>
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I discovered I was pregnant following a first attempt at IVF following ten years of trying for a baby with three miscarriages and sadness every month the pregnancy test showed a negative response. Following the IVF treatment we had to wait two weeks before taking a blood test that would measure Hcg levels in my blood to determine if i was pregnant or not. We went to my surgery on the morning of 30th December 2011 and was told the blood results would be ready in a few days. No way could I wait that long so we bought a digital pregnancy test on the way home and lo and behold it read two to three weeks pregnant YAYYYYY.</div>
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Our beautiful little girl has three names and is named after my grandmother, a beautiful Scottish island, and an olympic swimmer from last year. But on this blog i will refer to her as Coco baby.</div>
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Coco baby is eight months old now and weighs just over 16lbs. Im still breast feeding her which has worked really well for us and we are two months into baby led weaning which is great fun but very messy he he.</div>
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honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-36699053188833305662011-11-27T10:31:00.000-08:002011-11-27T10:31:06.285-08:00Jumping on the band wagon<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OqIZv0BEJSDBlidH8U9uIQXP4aaLOjzEAhsm6iJSZcuewAT6HC7CR6aRlq_il-t72dj3DHDNcJOBnKO7-lDn-dvGKoGUdEybTmIL6qyHhJ6v2hyphenhyphenS7Yta8KaCfv33Lle5ERWmCz3lwsEC/s1600/photo-753920.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OqIZv0BEJSDBlidH8U9uIQXP4aaLOjzEAhsm6iJSZcuewAT6HC7CR6aRlq_il-t72dj3DHDNcJOBnKO7-lDn-dvGKoGUdEybTmIL6qyHhJ6v2hyphenhyphenS7Yta8KaCfv33Lle5ERWmCz3lwsEC/s320/photo-753920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679744015637886978" /></a></p><br />
I've been admiring all the beautifully crocheted tea light holders and wishing I had one for myself. Well now I have. As you can see it's a very basic attempt and I've no idea what stitch it is but I'm chuffed with my effort and might have a go at a few more.<br />
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Melanie xhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-63046285599272623972011-11-19T02:00:00.000-08:002011-11-19T02:00:43.858-08:00Ta dahhhhh just for once<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjKHTBWKSX5GiTOPQACRDh422D4JvaWu7luBxX9F4tMGg6ajcP4J-_JqFtirUCdQMZQcns5z4SLxlPFvXLkQenclqr2ZYKN3KpwQS25EsFEd-Y40Wh1kTcxzgVTaZUT_McMTE_-p8WUb1/s1600/photo-714881.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjKHTBWKSX5GiTOPQACRDh422D4JvaWu7luBxX9F4tMGg6ajcP4J-_JqFtirUCdQMZQcns5z4SLxlPFvXLkQenclqr2ZYKN3KpwQS25EsFEd-Y40Wh1kTcxzgVTaZUT_McMTE_-p8WUb1/s320/photo-714881.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676643738116765250" /></a></p><br />
Hello there,<br />
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Long time no see.<br />
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Just thought I'd show you my little nephews beanie and mitts that I've knitted for his birthday. <br />
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Still loads of WIPS peeping out at me from my knitting bag. <br />
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See you soon I hope.<br />
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Watching Nirvana on the telly and remembering fab times when I was young and carefree. Good times. <br />
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Have a great weekend everyone<br />
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Melanie xhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-10468542218829725652011-10-30T10:46:00.000-07:002011-10-30T10:46:41.109-07:00Back from holsHello there,<br />
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How is everyone?<br />
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Im back from a fantastic holiday in a beautiful place called Flushing near Falmouth in Cornwall. We have had a lovely time and i so do not want to be having to go back to work. Boo hoo....<br />
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A few pics of what ive been up to whilst dodging the showers (some lasted all day) in Cornwall. Didnt spoil our holiday. When you have a dog the rain is neither here nor there as Charlie choco still needs his walks two or three times a day. Thank goodness for waterproof gear. Very glam especially with a pink brolly.<br />
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This is how far i got with my second cable and lace sock. Thats the ankle, heel flap and heel turned, now just have to finish the foot. The heel flap, turning the heel and grafting the toe are the only bits that are done with just two needles. The rest is knitted using four double pointed needles. Some people use five needles but i find that to fiddly so just stick with four.<br />
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This is the beanie i was working on for my nephews first birthday. For some reason the piccie has come out on its side..... ive no idea how to fix this and get it right way up.<br />
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Just have to start the second mitt now and then the set is complete. Second sock mitt syndrome DOH.<br />
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A little baking was called for today. Something naughty but delicious to cheer up a dismal day.<br />
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Mini cup carrot cakes. Very tasty with a cuppa after my afternoon walk with Charlie.<br />
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I cant remember if i showed you these. Socks that i knitted for Mr back a couple of months. Knitted on two needles so have a sewn seam. He loves them and finds them very comfy with his wellies. I caught Charlie wandering around the house this morning with one of these socks in his mouth along with a hide chew and a cat toy. The other sock was in Charlies basket. Im shaking my head still in disbelief as i write this. <br />
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Stay safe from any spooks or witches that may be scurrying up and down your pathways over the next couple of evenings. Ooooooooyyyyyooooo.... Thats supposed to be a ghosty sound by the way he he.<br />
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Melanie xxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-14886190134134841242011-10-20T13:40:00.000-07:002011-10-20T13:40:01.766-07:00knitting and catching upHello again,<br />
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Im sorry i havent been around much lately. Lots going on in my little world at the moment.<br />
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Thankyou all for the lovely encouraging comments about my attempts at crochet on my last post about a month ago. Truth is i havent been any where near those squares for so long that i cant even remember which knitting bag / box that ive hidden them away in. I think you are either a crochet or a knitting gal and i most defo am a knitting gal he he.<br />
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This is my latest project. Im making a beanie and mitts for my one year old nephew Jay. Little angel boy. Im using Debbie Bliss baby cashmerino and its an absolute joy to knit with. So soft and smooth as im knitting and perfect for a delicate baby skin.<br />
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This little beauty is the first of a pair of cable and lace socks knitted on double pointed needles using Rico Poems yarn. I am so chuffed with this sock as ive never followed a lace pattern before and i really enjoyed knitting this up. Have still to start the second and i plan to do this on saturday in the car on our way to Cornwall for a weeks holiday yippee. I love road trip knitting and listening to radio four and feeling that holiday excitement. Alot of knitters suffer from second sock syndrome meaning it never gets knitted and the one sock ends up all lonely stuffed in with other <em>wips. </em>I dont exactly get second sock syndrome but i do have to knit something else in between times before starting second sock. <br />
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Horses grazing on the common. <br />
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This is the view from my front door that greeted me yesterday. It lifted my soul and kept me smiling all day.<br />
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God bless you all and wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.<br />
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Melanie xxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-87560388121748046472011-09-06T09:53:00.000-07:002011-09-06T10:01:24.493-07:00Crochet practice<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHEY0SXO7JAUIPRRfd1jhSBmwoMrZQ6eHheCXkP1jsyHSXBoVCGMZFhxrUjLNsCj_kxaEl5_deV03dxzwXEc8SHl32ZHvLjl407vRldOxZquofTS7kogR2wIdq1CyuGHqlWhHoYRGw86b/s1600/photo-719582.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHEY0SXO7JAUIPRRfd1jhSBmwoMrZQ6eHheCXkP1jsyHSXBoVCGMZFhxrUjLNsCj_kxaEl5_deV03dxzwXEc8SHl32ZHvLjl407vRldOxZquofTS7kogR2wIdq1CyuGHqlWhHoYRGw86b/s320/photo-719582.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649290397911299314" /></a></p><br />
Not sure how far forward I'm getting with this crochet lark. All these ends to sew in not to mention needing to crochet at least a trillion more squares if I'm to have something snug and cosy come the winter time. I do so love the colours though and the gorgeous softness of the yarn. Another bargain bucket find from good old John of the Lewis. <br />
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Might have some socks to show you soon...... <br />
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Xxxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-51142766474130244692011-09-04T10:18:00.000-07:002011-09-04T10:18:54.669-07:00Round up of the last couple of weeksHello everyone, hoping your all well and enjoying a bit of late summer or should i say early autumn sunshine.<br />
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Im sorry ive been a bit quiet of late but have been having trouble blogging with my new ipad so am back to using old lap top. The ipad is ace but for some reason i cant seem to upload more than one piccie for each post. How boring is just one piccie to look at. <br />
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As promised at long last here is my lovely new Noro cardigan made with my bargain of the year which has made me such a happy lady ever since i found it lying squashed flat in its pack at the bottom of the sales bin at John Lewis.<br />
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The name of this pattern is Tea Leaves and is a design by Melissa LaBarre and can be found on <a href="http://ravelry.com/">ravelry.com</a>. I think it cost me about two pounds to down load the pattern and this is the second cardigan ive made using it. Its knitted on circular needles so no seams to sew up. <span style="color: magenta;">Big bonus.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">My next project is now on the go and somehow or another ive been guilt tripped into knitting my Mr a pair of wooly walking socks. What a struggle to find a pattern for anything other than 4ply that is knitted on double pointed needles. Im using a double knit self patterning yarn and knitting them on two needles so they will have a seam.</span><br />
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Ive had a lovely afternoon sat in the garden with Charlie doing a bit of knitting and enjoying the late summer flowers. I think my garden is at its best at this time of the year.<br />
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Can you see the wasp on the sedum flowers. He loves the colour as much as i do. <br />
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Some autumn berries for the birds that dont migrate.<br />
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Well ive been back at work for a week now and my lovely holidays seem ages ago. We had a peaceful relaxing week in Cornwall with Charlie choco.<br />
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And 48 hours in Paris. A treat from my fabulous Mr. I love that man so much, he really is the best.<br />
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How wonderful to stroll along the The Seine and listen to music.<br />
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I hope i havent bored you but its been so lovely to post more than one piccie and ive probably done an over kill now.<br />
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See you all soon and have a lovely week. Hope the sun shines for everyone.<br />
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Melanie xxxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-70366345741298061232011-08-28T08:52:00.000-07:002011-08-28T09:08:33.955-07:00Afternoon tea<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cbg5dXLEJ1WQpfUVjlxruhT0eeBvhb6dolTM1WRWaQ_ItlysKnfY5dxxU9gzW1N6Wkdc_lfsNS-G2Ozp7PJDKjO4pbhCo3N3AnciYkLtWlLdqb-ftiUFRSNVvV2KOpgBj39FvdX_qJrU/s1600/photo-791202.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cbg5dXLEJ1WQpfUVjlxruhT0eeBvhb6dolTM1WRWaQ_ItlysKnfY5dxxU9gzW1N6Wkdc_lfsNS-G2Ozp7PJDKjO4pbhCo3N3AnciYkLtWlLdqb-ftiUFRSNVvV2KOpgBj39FvdX_qJrU/s320/photo-791202.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645935055469510066" /></a></p><br />
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Anyone fancy a cuppa and a homemade cranberry flapjack? Well what are you waiting for....come on over, the kettles on the stove and the leaves are in the pot. <br />
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Feeling a bit at odds this afternoon as I think I've lost a follower. I was so chuffed to have nearly 20 followers, and every time i get another i get a bit OTT with blog happiness. Oh well nay er mind. More flapjacks left for me.<br />
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Thank you for the lovely comments about my noro cardigan in my last post. It's very nearly there now. Only have a few little odds & ends to sew in and and will then ta dah it on here. I so cannot wait to wear it.<br />
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Big hugs everyone and see ya ll all soon.<br />
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Melanie Xxxxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-48613403770973068932011-08-21T02:56:00.000-07:002011-08-21T03:08:24.796-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEV1PBTGRXs2TyO1hEOk_qhQA5vGWiRM0FfgMsuhb6NIjjev2WHKBx7mQkHafDl_2QfZjugCBhv61UR6O8lcWF83T5zuwtjC5q3XippGNm-A4IiQHkThhHK6ufMiVIR5x0Fbc2rIjJNKJ/s1600/photo-701471.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEV1PBTGRXs2TyO1hEOk_qhQA5vGWiRM0FfgMsuhb6NIjjev2WHKBx7mQkHafDl_2QfZjugCBhv61UR6O8lcWF83T5zuwtjC5q3XippGNm-A4IiQHkThhHK6ufMiVIR5x0Fbc2rIjJNKJ/s320/photo-701471.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643245584991809058" /></a></p><br />
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This is my noro cardigan not quite finished but very nearly there. I'm loving working with noro yarn especially as this was my bargain stash from a few months back. You may remember<br />
the post with this yarn and the Debbie Bliss that I found in the bargain bucket at John Lewis. Well I've only one skein left and the cardi will no longer be a WIP can't wait.<br />
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Sorry for my lack of posts but we have a new computer and I'm struggling with uploading pics and blogging full stop. It just doesn't do want I want it to when I want it to DOH.....<br />
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Am loving reading everyone else's posts though. Better than any craft magazine.<br />
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Hopefully see you again soon my lovelies.<br />
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Melanie xxx<br />
honeycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-89843855765943240542011-08-01T13:00:00.001-07:002011-08-01T13:05:35.518-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8aO4tvYzDO0/TjcF3Yl_TZI/AAAAAAAAASw/Saa_WywMWqM/s1600/photo-728732.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8aO4tvYzDO0/TjcF3Yl_TZI/AAAAAAAAASw/Saa_WywMWqM/s320/photo-728732.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635979907730197906" /></a></p><br />
My first proper crochet make that involved following a pattern. Pretty naff but I'm chuffed.<br />
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Melanie Xxhoneycathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08878628471813935743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3173823360168081252.post-4876803133797440242011-07-19T13:04:00.000-07:002011-07-19T13:04:19.407-07:00More WIPsYawn how many more of these will i find hidden away in carrier bags shoved under the bed, behind the sofa, in the laundry basket.....<br />
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This will eventually become a pair of honeycombe mittens.<br />
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One whole completed fingerless mitten knitted in self patterning double knit yarn. <br />
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Not sure what i was thinking with this one. Needless to say ive only completed one so far. Bed sock knitted using sidar hug chunky yarn. Knitted on two straight needles so has a seam. Not my favourite knit ever and might yet frog this and put the yarn to better use.<br />
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The aim of showing these WIPs was to make myself feel guilty for not finishing what i started. Trouble is at the mo these patterns just are not inspiring me. <br />
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Saturday night me and Mr had a cosy sofa saturday night with a plate of homemade lasagne and a bottle of red. After supper we cosied up and watched Brighton Rock on dvd. We had both been really looking forward to watching this as we had both enjoyed reading the original Graham Greene version. The film is slightly different as its set in a different era with a few other changes, but was still very good and didnt disappoint.<br />
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Off to bed now to read my latest find and loving this one.<br />
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