Candle Light Cottage

Saturday, 17 March 2012

I'LL TAKE YOU HOME AGAIN, KATHLEEN...

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!!

FORTY SHADES OF GREEN......

THE TWO SWEETEST PEOPLE EVER, IN THE PARK WHERE THEY FIRST MET, THE PEOPLES PARK IN LIMERICK. WE TOOK YOU HOME KATHLEEN AND PAT ' TO WHERE YOUR HEART CAN FEEL NO PAIN'. LOVING MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS FOR TOMORROW, MUM, ON MOTHERS DAY.

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

ALL MY LOVIN', I WILL SEND TO YOU....

HOPING THAT YOU ALL HAVE HAD A LOVELY VALENTINES DAY. MINE HAS BEEN FAB. MEETING MY LOVELY HUSBAND, MY DARLING DAUGHTER AND SIL AND OF COURSE MY SWEETEST VALENTINE FOR LUNCH.

OUR LITTLE SWEETHEART OPENING HER VALENTINES GIFTS

PINK CHAMPAGNE AND RED ROSES, WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE.....

A COSY TABLE SET FOR TWO

SWEETS FOR MY SWEET, SUGAR FOR MY HONEY!

                                 ALL MY LOVING, DARLING I'LL BE TRUE........

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM ME TO YOU..................

Sunday, 5 February 2012

THE WORLD LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER IN WHITE!

YESTERDAY WE HAD OUR FIRST HEAVY SNOWFALL OF THE WINTER HERE IN LINCOLNSHIRE. EVERYTHING LOOKS SO MUCH BRIGHTER AND FRESHER UNDER THE PRISTINE BLANKET OF THE 'WHITE STUFF'!! ALL THOSE IMPERFECTIONS (WHERE THE DOGGIES FREQUENT THE LAWN FOR EXAMPLE!) JUST DISAPPEAR!
OUR NORMALLY QUIET SUNDAY HIGH STREET CAME TO LIFE WITH FAMILIES WITH SLEDGES AND KIDS THROWING SNOWBALLS! IT SEEMS WE ALL BECOME KIDS AGAIN WHEN IT SNOWS!

THE COTTAGE FROM THE BACK GARDEN

GIANT ICED BUNS IN THE BACKGROUND!!

VIEW OF THE CHURCH FROM THE BACK GARDEN

THIS LITTLE SNOW ANGEL WOKE HER PARENTS UP AT 5AM TELLING THEM THEY ALL HAD TO BUILD A SNOWMAN STRAIGHT AWAY!!

FUN WITH MAMA!!

SNOW IS SUCH GREAT FUN WHEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT IT OR PLAY IN IT!

TTFN ANNEMARIE XXX
P.S. I HAVE RECEIVED A BLOGGING AWARD, WHEN I HAVE WORKED OUT WHAT TO DO WITH IT (I AM A BIT THICK) I WILL SHARE IT WITH YOU ALL!! XXX

Saturday, 31 December 2011

AULD LANG SYNE

Can you believe that just one week ago we were rushing around, worrying that we had enough food, presents and drink for everyone. Every year I promise myself that I will be more organised so that I can enjoy the day more but it never happens. We put so much on our own shoulders and feel we are letting everyone down if everything isn't 'just so'. We had a lovely Christmas, made even more magical with our little Granddaughter. We were also joined by my brother, Des and sister-in-law Fiona, the first time we had shared a Christmas in 23 years which made it even more special. Here are a few photos of before, during and after.

No snow as yet but fingers crossed!

Our BIG wreath gave me a few sleepless nights during the recent storms but it stayed in place, thankyou Jon!

The gingerbread and candy window with Merrylegs in the background!

The Father Christmas and woodland window!

The snowman window, children love this one!

A trip to see Father Christmas with Papa. Naughty Grams didn't do a very good job, very blurry. Soraya was quite unsure of the 'Big Fella' and wouldn't sit on his lap! She was very proud of herself afterwards though and wouldn't stop talking about him!

The fireplace!

And again!

The candy table,yum!

The Christmas cake, quite a bit went home with the kids but still plenty for Dad's packed lunches!

Our lovely SIL making dinner for us all on Christmas Eve. Empire Chicken (a Jamie Oliver recipe) and rice/salad. It was sooo delicious, could be a new family tradition!

Our little princess, milk before bedtime in her new jimjams! She was very excited but her Baba managed to get her to sleep after quite a few stories! It was so lovely putting the milk and mince pie out for Santa and of course the carrot for Rudolph, once again.

One of the two Christmas tables, nearly ready for lunch! Two very tired dogs either side of the table, two year old humans are quite exhausting!

Soraya with one of her presents, putting on a little show!

A slideshow in the afternoon, long forgotten piccies and many laughs. Soraya stole the show though!

For my husband and I the most memorable thing about this Christmas would be us listening from our bed to our little Soraya opening her stocking from Santa in her bedroom with her Mama and Baba. The excitement in her voice as she opened each little gift. "I must have been a good girl, I got soo many presents!", "Oooh look I got an orange!" and "I asked for one of those!". Also her great delight in her sugar mouse! I know these memories will stay with us forever. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family and to be all together for Christmas. Through all lifes ups and downs, family will always be there.
I hope that all you fellow bloggers had a lovely Christmas and I wish you and your loved ones health and happiness in 2012! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ANNEMARIE XX

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

READY TO SNUGGLE !

On a recent shopping trip to Grantham, a market town about 10 miles from me(also the birthplace of the 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher!!), I couldn't help but feel that the countryside really was winding down ready for the big snuggle. Although our weather has been mild, especially compared to this time last year, all around are signs of nature battening down the hatches and preparing for the long Winter ahead. I love these cool, sunny days we get now and then and always kick myself when I don't have my camera with me. This was one of those days when I was prepared and would like to share a little of the South Lincolnshire countryside with you.

I always have to stop and take a look at this fishing pond especially when all the ducklings and goslings are there!

Georgian farmhouse on the hill, very Wuthering Heights..ish.

Adorable little chapel in the middle of nowhere!

The long and winding road!

What train spotter wouldn't love to live here?

A family of deer appeared just to make my day. Thanks dear!!

On the way home, the sun was setting and the countryside was beautiful. I also stayed out too long shopping as usual!

This is just a little taste of our wonderful Lincolnshire. Such a diverse County with the Fens, the Wolds and the Coast but all of them beautiful in their own way.

On a different note today I am meeting my hubby at lunchtime today to choose our Christmas tree, so exciting! Then down to the serious (but fun) business of decorating! Hope you are all enjoying the start of the most wonderful Season of the year! Have fun!! xx

p.s. Our little cherub chops has chickenpox and won't be able to be an angel in her Nursery Nativity play, so sad. She is being such a brave little girl and Grams and Papa love her very much. xx

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

BYE BYE HALLOWEEN !!

CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN AND GONE! HAD A LOVELY EVENING WITH OUR FAMILY. OUR GRANDDAUGHTER LOVED THE TRICK OR TREATERS BUT KEPT SAYING "THEY CAN'T COME IN!". FULL STEAM AHEAD NOW TOWARD CHRISTMAS!