Nerves

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It's been a rollercoaster weekend here at Mum & Dads house!

 

Kieran was "star of the week" at school and got a mention in the newsletter, yay!

I transferred all the upcoming events into my calender, there's a lot to look forward to. A Hog Roast, Young Voices, Art club, Football club etc. etc.

 

Jim drove up to join us Friday evening in anticipation of Kierans 11+ exam which took place Saturday morning. I felt sick to my stomach for him and was probably the most nervous!

Results in a month or so...... however I'm to understand they get placed not a specific pass or fail, we'll see.

He felt pretty crappy after so we all went out for a spot of retail therapy and lunch at Frankie & Benny's in Rugby.

The rest of the weekend was spent walking around the village and helping Mum & Dad with a pre move sort out.

 

I'll leave you with a few photos taken over the last few days :)

 

 

These last 3 taken with the Olloclip Macro, the B&W woodlouse shots taken by Kieran.

Kate x

Bright and Butchery

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Bright was yesterdays #FMSphotoadaySEPT prompt.

Mine is a close up of a poppy in Mum & Dads garden :)

 

Lovely Sunny Colours!

 

Foody News

After dropping Kieran to school yesterday Mum & I visited our local garden centre for a mooch. One of the concessions is a very friendly butchers with a great selection of quality meats, bread and just take a look at these Meringues - oh my!!!

 

we just about resisted them but couldn't pass up the Pork Pie

nom nom!

 

went for a big walk after lunch lol!

 

Kate x

 

 

 

Distress and In My Postbox!

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It's been a lovely day here, I hope you're getting some lovely sunshine too!

So first up is yesterdays #FMSphotoadaySEPT, the prompt being In My Postbox.

Well as you may know Kieran and myself are "bunking" at my parents as he started his new school this week, fingers crossed we'll be in our new home within a few weeks.

So the point being my parents postbox is what I have to play with here.

Having a bit of fun with this one, this arrived in their post (I kid you not!)

 

 

A Saga Brochure - Childish *snigger*

 

I will post a better photo and some details on THE distressed chair at some point but here's a wee shot

 

And finally for today a quick shot of a young buddleia plant with the olloclip macro lens.

I love the fact that only after I focused, did I spot the weeny fly!!!

This proves that either the lens is the absolute best and/or I'm blind as a bat...

 

 



Far Away and Give Away!

Welcome to my first Giveaway!

 

Amongst my packing I discovered this little beauty!

 

It's a copy of this Summers Sew Somerset, 145 pages bursting with Sewing Inspiration.

I will wing this copy along to someone next week in the mail.

Please just make a comment and follow the blog to enter, share if you like too!

I'll generate a winner next Tuesday :)

 

In other news yesterday's #fmsphotoaday prompt was "Far Away" and here is my photo

 

Kieran got off to his new school just fine this morning, thanks for all your best wishes!

 

 I'm off to help Mum distress her chair...

 

Take care

Kate!

 

Father

Tune in tomorrow for Homely Creativity's first giveaway!

Veeeery quick post this morning just to document yesterdays #FMSphotoaday which was Father.

Jim was having none of it so I used a shot taken back in June of my father and child!

A million things to do this morning, Kieran & I are travelling up to the Midlands this afternoon.

School starts tomorrow!!!

Kate x

Me, Now.

Shudder, thanks FatMumSlim for yesterdays first prompt for September.

#FMSphotoadaySEPT

No natural light, grainy night shot smoothes out untold amounts of wrinkles ha ha ha! 

I hope you had a more exciting day than me. Laundry, 11+ practice, sorting part of the loft and plenty of couch potato action which involved Paralympics & US Open Andy Murray.

Not complaining though, a bit of rest was needed.

One thing I did discover today was that Maison du Monde are online (where have I been?)

and amongst a zillion other items I need this

and this

and Kieran quite fancies one of these!

 Have a good Sunday!

Kate x

September, Hidden and Blue Moon

I love the t'internet.

If it wasn't for the internet I would have never found out that last nights full moon was indeed a "Blue Moon" as in "once in a blue moon" The reason? Last nights was the second full moon in the month and that doesn't happen very often! Brilliant! So, was it actually coloured blue??? Well I just had to run out the front door clutching my phone hoping to get a shot. I had a couple of mins to wait as it was hiding behind clouds....

what do you think? (no manipulation - honest)

@nasagoddard shared this info on Instagram and twitter, here is his (or indeed hers, I have no idea!) much better photo!

To my delight I also remembered (very late) that the #photoadayaug for yesterday was "Hidden" so I'm submitting my moon pic for that too (insert smug grin here)

So I'm sharing FatMumSlim's #FMSphotoadaySEPT list for September if you fancy joining in.

Have a great Saturday!

I will mostly be fighting for the TV to watch the Paralympics ha!

Kate x