Wednesday 27 April 2011

Back In Time...

On bank holiday Monday we decided to have a family day out at Audley End House and Gardens.  


 Having been there before I knew it was an ideal place to visit with Sophie as it's really geared up for families.  There is lots to see in the house itself (there are also guides in each room who are happy to answer questions) and the most gorgeous gardens to explore. 
I headed straight to the gorgeous kitchens to ogle at the stunning period kitchen ware and scullery!



There is even a separate area for baking....Heaven!!!


Even better there were actors playing the parts of Cook and Scullery Maid!  We were even treated to a demonstration of butter churning from the Dairy Maid! (even Sophie watched!)


We also loved looking around the Kitchen Garden, there were lots of varieties of fruits, herbs and vegetables being grown on site and I'd love to go back to see the fruit trees later in the year!
 


 Sophie wasn't keen on the wind though!!


Lots of Love
Kelly xxxx (having trouble with my live signature!)

Tuesday 26 April 2011

My New Toy.....

Isn't she lovely

My new Dyson DC30 handheld certainly makes my life easier, I can whisk round in no time to keep dust free and clean in between 'houseworks'

It's definitely my 'best buy' this year!  What's yours?

Lots of Love
xxxx

Sunday 24 April 2011

Happy Easter!




Lots of Love
xxxx

Friday 22 April 2011

Its All About Me!

While Catching up with all the posts I missed I noticed people had been taking part in quite a few memes.  These are some of the posts I enjoy reading most so I thought I'd give one a go!

ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Not specifically, however my parents didn't have a name picked out for a girl so when I came along they were at a bit of a loss.  Luckily for me a certain Kelly St John was gracing page 3 the day I was named!

I don't suppose many people can say their parents named them after a page 3 girl!
Unlucky for me, I didn't get her figure!!!

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
I'm a new mum, I cry all the time!!  I don't do sad very well anymore!

DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
I may have mentioned my little girl?  Nope :) still can't pass up an opportunity to bore you with a photo of my princess! 

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE A FRIEND OF YOURSELF?
I'd have to say yes, I'd make myself look thin :) !

DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
All the time!

WILL YOU EVER TRY BUNGEE JUMPING?
No, I wouldn't even think about doing it, I don't even go on roller coasters!  I'd go as far as saying I can't even watch other people do it without clenching my bum!


WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL?
 I'm not into cereal really but I do chomp on Nature Valley bars for breakfast, they're yummy!
The peanut butter flavour are my favourite but sadly only available on line!

WHAT'S THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyebrows and shoes!

WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOUR?
Grey/blue

SCARY MOVIE OR HAPPY ENDING?
Happy ending, scary movies make me jump far too much! (oh and i get really annoyed with the stupid characters!)

FAVOURITE SMELLS?
Sophie's head and clean sheets

SUMMER OR WINTER?
Summer!

COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?
If I'm alone I'd choose the computer, I have company it would have to be the T.V.

WHAT'S THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN AWAY FROM HOME?
America, and loved it!!

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL TALENTS!
I  can work our how to make/do anything,  I'm very practical (Victoria always says she it the ideas person and I can put it into practice)

WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Essex and proud!

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES?
With Sophie coming along I don't have time really, I have promised myself to make time for blogging though otherwise I won't do anything to keep my sanity!
I used to craft a lot though and still Love baking (as you all know!)

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?
No

FAVOURITE FILM?
 August Rush, Dirty Dancing, The Sound of Music

DO YOU HAVE ANY SIBLINGS?
1 brother

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I'm happy being me! (maybe a bit thinner!)

Lots of Love
xxxx

Wednesday 20 April 2011

Happy Birthday..........

To my lovely Sister In Law Sam!!!


Lots of Love 
xxxx

Tuesday 19 April 2011

Merci Beaucoup.....

Another massive Thank You is owed to My lovely friend Teresa @ T-Cakes, who was lovely enough to come meet Sophie back in February.
Any of you who read T will know that she is amazingly kind and generous. Nothing, however, could have prepared me for the gorgeous gifts she brought with her!
Dior building blocks, a Dior teddy and the most beautiful pink leather boots (also Dior!) all in a Channel style gift bag!

Arent they just amazing!

(picture stolen borrowed from T's blog)

My little Sophie is a very lucky girl! (and mummy is lucky to have such a lovely friend!)

Lots of Love
and Sophie xxxx

Monday 18 April 2011

Thank you......

My blogging 'maternity leave' meant I didn't get to thank my lovely bloggy friend Joe @ Josie Mary for this gorgeous blanket she made for Sophie
(please excuse the dodgy photo!)



We love it, it keeps Sophie all snuggled when she sleeps in her nest!

Thank You so much Joe, you are a star xxxxx

Lots of Love

and Sophie xxxx

Wednesday 13 April 2011

Baby Brain and Other Excuses!!!

Yet again I find myself having had an unplanned blogging break! What was I thinking eh? New baby AND time for myself????
When I haven't been looking after Sophie, time spent with James on our own is precious and switching on the computer just hasn't happened!

Sophie is 14 weeks now and is a very happy, content little baby!
She had a bit of a wobbly time when at about 5 weeks I became worried about her fussy, painful feeding and she was diagnosed as having silent reflux and given some medication that has really helped.
As you can see she is doing really well! (a little porker at 15lb 11oz!) and has even managed to sleep through the night a few times (until her pesky inoculations interrupted things!)



I feel like I have so much to catch up on, and am doing so slowly so please bare with me :)
I also have a lot to blog! Thank Yous, days out and home stuff to share, so I'm hoping this isn't a flukey 5 minutes!!

Lots of Love


xxxx