OUR LITTLE ANGEL IS 2 TODAY!

Our beautiful Granddaughter, Soraya, turns two today! Two years of laughter, cuddles and such precious moments. From the moment I first held her my heart was hers for the keeping! 

Everyone told me that the love for a grandchild was different, we love our children so much but a Grandparents love is deep-rooted and all consuming.
 
Perhaps it is the fact we have more time or maybe realise that time flies by so quickly and we take the time to enjoy them more. Either way I must say that I cherish every moment with her and love seeing her develop into the amazing person she is and will be.

 When she snuggles up to me or strokes my hand I feel like the luckiest woman in the world. When she asks for something sweet and tasty and says "Please Gy" (she cant pronounce Grams yet!) my heart turns into a huge marshmallow.

She already has such an amazing sense of humour and she loves the reaction she gets to her little jokes! I love the way she is so gentle with our dogs, no pulling, just gentle strokes, they love her too!

The world is definitely a better place since she arrived. We are all smitten with her, her uncles are never far away when she visits!

I am so lucky to be able to spend so much time with her and I thank my Daughter and Son-in-law for letting me do this.

They are wonderful parents and it is a great feeling knowing that they love and care for their little daughter so well.





 

I could talk about  Soraya all day as you probably realise by now! So, for now, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTY BLUE EYES,  Grams and Papa  love you so much! xxx

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SIMPLE PLEASURES

 There is nothing like a line of washing blowing in the Spring sunshine to lift a persons spirits. Perhaps thats just me and maybe I should get a hobby or two!!

Ellie loves a sunny day and never seems to mind the heat even at the height of Summer!

The little cottage on the right was the old washroom for the original three cottages that became our house. It still has the original stone walls and floors, also the old 'dolly tub' sink. I can't show you inside at the moment because it is home to lots of creepy crawly spiders who have taken up residence over the Winter! It must have been quite nice with all the women getting together on Monday mornings to do their laundry, I bet a lot of gossiping went on. Our cottage dates from the mid 17th Century (around 1645 ish) but there has been a residence on the site for much longer as we live so close to the village Church which dates from the early 14th century.

The cherry blossom is in 'all it's glory' at the moment, so pretty but so short-lived.

Desirable residence To Let, no takers yet but hopefully soon!

 
The Easter Bunny is getting ready for his big day!
Spring has definitely arrived here in Lincolnshire although the nights are still quite cold. Plenty of time for some snow though, it has happened in the past but keeping fingers crossed for more fine weather!

TTFN AnneMarie xxx

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FORTY SHADES OF GREEN ...

I close my eyes and picture the emerald of the seas...

A few photographs of some wonderful holidays in Southern Ireland. Beautiful scenery and warm hearted people.

My heart will always be there with the people that I love.





HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY, EVERYONE!!!

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

My mad March hare looks kinda 'mad'!!

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

In another two weeks these windows will be full of fluffy bunnies, yellow chicks, flowers and everything Easter...

and the front door wreath will probably be 'eggy' and pastel.
  I can't wait, can you?
 
TTFN ANNEMARIE xxx

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Oh the possibilities.....

Every time I pull up outside T.K. Maxx I get a rush of adrenalin. What will I find today? Will today be the day when I get the one thing I have always wanted (there are many) at the best price ever? I always take a trolley, just in case, the baskets are pushed to one side in disgust. I am going to find so many wonderful things that only a trolley will do!  The truth is, more often than not, I only manage to find one or two items to feed my addiction. What despair! Then there are days like my last visit to T.K.M last weekend. JOY!!! Can you hear those church bells 'aringing?

I have to say that I was getting a little concerned that it was going to be a "lean" shopping trip, then I spotted this....

A Cath Kidston King size duvet cover and pillowcases for less than half the usual price. Be still my beating heart!

I love Cath Kidston fabrics, they are so cottagey and fresh looking.
I must say that finding these really made my day. Do you think I should get out more?

After wandering around a little longer I came upon this little fella and he jumped in my trolley and said "take me home with you".

I know a little girl who will fall in love with you, my little bunrab, especially when your little basket is filled with chocolate eggs! I nearly always manage to find unique seasonal decorations at T.K.M.In this country we are quite limited on what is available so it is quite refreshing to find such different items.

I adored the Liberty shopping bag  sold in aid of Comic Relief  and just had to have one!

This wasn't cheap at £12.99 but it is made by Liberty so I think it is worth it!

Loved this cute tablecloth, very French looking! Florals are very fashionable at the moment in interior design which is ok with me!

 Pretty tea towels almost too good to use!

Shabby chic photo frame, can never resist these! I wonder whose piccie will go in this?
Also picked up some hand cream and a couple of gifts for my daughter.

Altogether a good shopping trip! Can't wait for the next one!

 TTFN AnneMarie xxx

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