We are fast approaching the end of another year
Had our grandchildren for a sleepover last night
In the middle of one of our chill out conversations
The girlie called me her 'love me gran'
One melted heart
Having a look through old emails I came across the following photos of things that our youngest daughter (32yrs) sent me that remined her of growing up
Shelley me and my dad
Boxing Day in 'The Paterson' household is a relaxing one after the festivities
of Christmas Eve and Day
We have had a lovely chilled out day
This year as a family we adults decided giving would be restricted to a Secret Santa gift
It worked out really well and I am well pleased
Above is the mixture of Secret Santa and Colin's gifts to me
The boy did so well the Liberty fabric is called 'Dorothy' how awesome is that
The Star Trek Generations DVD movie collection is already getting an airing
Looking forward to colouring in the paisley patterns in my colouring book
Coloured pencils at the ready
Christmas Eve is traditionally spent in the company of our DD2
son-in-law and our precious grandchildren.
We have a meal which is followed by the yearly visit in the village by the man in the red suit.
The Christmas table this year got a last minute change Lesley next door handed in this lovely floral arrangement which took me off in a natural theme.
A hunt in the linen cupboard found the runner, already had the table mats and napkins candle holders belonged to my beloved wee gran........ All sorted and love it.
We live down the road from the local church and for the first time since arriving in the village
we are heading to the Watchnight Service.
One more sleep woo hoo
As I have mentioned in the past when we moved to the village 2 years ago we were really unsure how we would settle after spending most of our married life in the same town that I was brought up in.
We couldn't be happier or more settled in this friendly and caring place. Our immediate neighbours are Lesley and her daughter Abby they are lovely, we all just 'clicked'.
As a Thank You to them for letting us park our bins at the side of their house I made Abby a cushion from Michael Miller ' pixies' and Lesley a lap quilt to keep cosy as winter truly starts to arrive here.
The photos are rubbish as it is so dark and horrible here photos were taken in artifical light.
The nice thing about the winter weather
The coal fire
We as a family are slightly vertically challenged
Not quite Hobbit material but hubbie does find it hard to find me in some shops as I seem to
disappear below shelf level.
Not so the girlie she is stretching way beyond the other ladies in the family.
Last week the school singing group had their Carol Concert.
Apart from taking park in the singing she also joined with two pupils from the other local school that will join in the integration of the two schools next year.
We thought when she started playing the violin it would be a two minute wonder but not our girlie. She loves it, reads music and also has a real knack with the drums.......... (as did her mum)
This year sees her in P5 and she is loving her teacher who seems to be working wonders with her confidence.
So to Mrs Paterson thank you
It doesn't seem any time at all she was in P1 and she was slowly finding her feet
with the help of Miss Doig.
Regarding The Hobbit went to see the new film it was good but I preferred first one.
Hubbie found it a bit slow at the beginning so much so it was dark and he was cosy he fell asleep!!!!!
Been a busy week preparing a festive home
The lounge this year has a silver and glass theme
The sitting area in the kitchen has more than a hint of red
This years Christmas make for my dear friend
She loves birds
Just a few bits and pieces to buy and Christmas can come a knocking
The weather was awful
A bit of baking to pass some time til mum came home from work
The boy had a great time
Thank you Jane Asher
Halloween is nearly upon us
The girlie and boy had a party at a neighbours after school today
which was a great success. Mum text to say they had a blast.
The girlies school party is this evening.
The boys nursery one is tomorrow.
I had a request for a Poison Ivy costume
Felt ivy shapes sewn on a leotard,
cape made from lining, red spray in her hair and we were sorted
Found bright green pumps at a bargin price on the famous auction site
The boy wanted to be Wolverine which was a simple shop purchase.
Not the best photos need to invest in a new phone with better camera
My niece has had a baby girl
Phoebe Marie Fotheringham
A sister for Charlotte (Lottie)
Couldn't resist this outfit from Debenhams
It's by John Rocha
My favourite part
These too cute wee shoes
Good few months ago while browsing the Internet I came across
Comfort & Joy by Dena Designs for Free spirt
I loved it and some kind person gave me a selection of fat quarters for my birthday
Now going totally against my nature (wee bit of control freak) I decided to just chop the fabric
with no real plan apart from knowing I wanted it to be random.
I sewed the pieces together just as they came into my hand with no rhyme or reason.
I am happy with how it looks...... Yes......almost
There are a few tweaks I would make but I will leave it be
And be true to my first thoughts
I am learning to become a free spirt slowly but surely
It was a pj or onesie day at the girlies school and the boys nursery class.
There was great excitement this morning preparing to head there
It was a moving day for their mum. She has worked in Education Dept at local
council for the past couple of years.
She has be fortunate enough to be offered a job at a local primary school.
She arrived at work this morning to this.
I know it was not easy for her to decide to move on due to very special friendships that have been forged.
I along with her family and friends know this is the best decision for her and her family.
Her dad and I wish her every success in her new venture and send her much love.
It's my birthday
To my hubbie, girlies, their hubbies, grandchildren, dad and very special friends
Thank you for your kindness
Totally lovely pressies
They know me so well
Yesterday after a relaxed morning a browse on Country Affairs Website
I saw this
Loved it and also had the perfect place
Already had the plant, doilie and bowl.
The hall is now complete well chuffed
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