Happy Father's Day Dad!

Happy Fathers Day to the best Dad in the world! :oD

I phoned Dad and the first thing I said was "Happy Father's Day" to which he replied..... "Thanks, d'you want to speak to Mum?" *Sigh*. :oP

Onesies, 10 Years & My Birthday

Hi, how's it going? Can I please just take a moment to point you to Jen's blog... She has a beautiful photo of her Son, William, wearing his oh-so-cute onesie I designed! Here he is! Isn't he adorable??? I thought he was a cutie in the first photo but the second - wow!

Now you may have noticed my absence recently. Life's been crazy here ~ trying to juggle work, the gym, Avon, babygrows... But it's been totally worth it 'cos my chart is up again! I'm almost 1/3 of the way there! I added my Avon commission from my first order. And I started my next round last night so hopefully that'll be successful as well. :o) Mum and Dad are away on holiday today so I'm taking this week off work to chill. I'm going through to cat-sit Socks and Mittens and take the opportunity to start eBaying again! So much to sell that didn't sell at the bootsale last weekend. And I must admit, I'm really starting to get withdrawal symptoms lol.

One other piece of news this week... Alison and I have been grat friends now for 10 years!! We went out to dinner on Wenesday night to celebrate a Decade of Friendship. :o) After a Starbucks, we headed to Le Monde in Edinburgh's George Street (super fancy!) where we had thee nicest 3-course meal! I had assorted warm breads with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to start, followed by lobster cannelloni. Alison had pitta bread with humous and chicken tossed in pasta. Then in true girlie fashion we finished it off with a milk and white chocolate fondue with fresh fruit and marshmallows. :o) Delicious! I took some photos but it was quite dark and I didn't have my good camera, so they didn't really come out. Great pictures on their website though. :o)

OMG I can't believe I haven't blogged about my birthday! Well I turned 27 last Saturday so I'm really starting to feel old now. :o( Mind you, I'll never be quite as old as Derek! Lol. On the Friday night Derek met me after work and we went for a tapas dinner at La Tasca in Glasgow's Renfield Street, which was delicious. I'd been there a couple of times for lunch with people from work but this was Derek's first trip and he loved it! Then on Saturday after the bootsale, Alison and Jason came through (Alison being my sister and Jason being her boyfriend) and we all went for dinner at China Buffet King at XScape. It's an amazing place! A real ski-slope, adventure golf, sky-high assault course, wall-climb etc, and loads of bars and restaurants. We could see the ski-slope from where we were dining which was pretty cool. I have some photos to post so I'll get them on here soon. I got loads of nice presents. Derek and I had decided not to do gifts this year but when I got back in the car after La Tasca he presented me with a beautiful orchid and a carton of smoothie. Most girls like flowers and chocolates but he knows me better than anyone lol. Amongst other things, I got money (which is always good), two bags, a lovely pen set, jewellery, gift vouchers and a Tatty Teddy top.

Ok I think this is long enough. I'm gonna go help Derek tidy up and then attempt to sift my way through the bootsale remnants lol. Hmmm easier said than done lol.

Oh one last thing ~ I've decided I'm going to keep the photo blog but only post occassionally. If I get a chance this week I'll start on revamping that.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Happy Birthday Me!!!
27 today!
I'm so old... :o(

*** Happy Birthday Wee Sis ***

Today's my wee sister's 19th birthday so would you all please join with me in singing...

Happy Birthday to You,

Happy Birthday to You,

Happy Birthday to Alison,

Happy Birthday to You!

! Hip Hip ~ Hooray !

!! Hip Hip ~ Hooray !!

!!! Hip Hip ~ Hooray !!!

Yay!!! Have a great day Ali! See you at the weekend! :D

Happy Mothers Day!!

* * * Happy Mothers Day * * *
MUM
I know you read this blog every day
(out loud to everyone who'll listen!)
(even to Socks and Mittens!!)
*.*.*
So I wanted to shout out a big thank you
for all you've done over the past
26 *gulp* almost 27 years!
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Lots of Love,
CAROL
*.*.*

Red Nose Day :O)

It's Red Nose Day today! :O) I'm ashamed to say that I don't have a red nose yet... must go buy one at lunchtime.
Lol, for those of you who are non-UK residents and think I've gone mad, click on the big nose above to learn more about this eventful day.
Accross the UK, people are bathing in a bath full of cold custard, men are being waxed, heads are being shaved, cakes are being baked and sold, and literally everyone in the UK is wearing something red today. WHY?? I hear you ask! Well, they're all raising money for thousands of poor and disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa. They're helping them get the help they need to turn their lives around. Whether it be a woman living down their own street who is being abused by her partner or a child struggling to survive on the streets of Africa... all the cash raised is helping to improve, and in some cases save, lives.

We've got a sweepstake going at work ~ a poster with 40 people all dressed in red and white ~ each person costs £1 to bet on. We've all picked people and whichever one is revealed under the scratch-and-reveal nose wins £20 ~ the remaining £20 goes to Comic Relief! Plus there's been donations handed in all week. I'll let you know by the end of today how much money we've raised! :O)

New Baby Boy

* * * Congratulations * * *
*.*.*
to my Canadian friends
Jen and Adam
on the birth of their new
Baby Son
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William Adam
2:42am, 8lb 13oz
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a wonderful addition to their family

Derek ~ 2 Years from the Big 3-0!

Happy Birthday Derek!!!!! Awwww, today is my Babes' birthday and he has to work. I have to work too ~ which is weird 'cos we're normally enjoying a romantic city break for his birthday... Amsterdam, Rome, Oslo... But no, this year we're working. :o(
So my Hubby's 28! That's almost 30 lol. He was a young, dishy 21 when I met him. But having said that, I was only 20 and my wee sis was only 12! Hahaha, he's seen her go from 12 to almost 19 lol. What a transformation!
So last night we went through to my Grandparents for the birthday tea. After doing the food and cake and presents and stuff, we played cards (which they love to do!) for pennies lol. Hey, don't laugh, I made 32p lol.
Flick over to my photo blog for a picture of the birthday boy!

New Baby Girl

* * * Congratulations * * *

*.*.*

to my friends

Michelle and David

on the birth of their new

Baby Daughter

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Bethany Rachel

8:06pm, 7lb 5oz

*.*.*

a new Baby Sister for Amy

and a wonderful addition to their family

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

Before I embark on this journey, I would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. With each New Year I welcome in I can't help but be sad for the year that we say goodbye to. Time slips by so easily... With each New Year that begins I always wonder if this is going to be the one to bring peace and happiness to the World.
Close your eyes... Make a wish and maybe, just maybe this year it will come true...