Handmade photo frames

Our monthly craft nights are getting more popular - there was 3 of us this week (and will be 4 next time). This week we made mosaic photo frames - we just ordered little kits from good old eBay we had to cut up the tiles then decide on the pattern. After us all umming and arghing about patterns and colours E said best thing was to just start sticking ... and what good advice it was. After a couple of hours we had 3 lovely photo frames - I just need to decide on a picture to go into mine.

Finally

I had a little list of new years resolutions - one was to read more. I used to love reading, I'd always have a book on the go, but since the monkeys have come along I stopped - last year I read 1 book! I was disgusted with myself - one thing I want is for the monkeys to enjoy reading as much as I did and by seeing me with a book in my hand they'll think it's normal. Well I've failed again - its now the end of July and tonight I have finished my first book of the year - ops - but maybe I'll beat last years total as I have another 5 months to read more.
In 2 weeks I'll be lying on a beach though -the monkeys will be having fun with their Dad - and I will be reading some more. A week in the sun without 2 little people to entertain I have no idea what I'll do with myself .....

Olympics and sunshine

Finally the Olympics have started - Mum came over Friday night and somehow the 2 off us who are lethal at falling asleep past 10pm stayed awake to watch the entire opening ceremony. I thought it was really good - some random parts but overall really entertaining. Best part of the evening was the queen "parachuting" in - it was a genius idea.

I realised that the hydrangeas in my garden had flowered and looked amazing so I brought a couple inside to brighten up my kitchen.

Last night I went to a friends BBQ luckily the rain held off - it was a really good night.

Way past bedtime

It's hot and sticky and pink monkey can't sleep so she's up and "tidying" up - she knows the right thing to do!
Blue monkey is fast asleep. Yesterday he had a trip to a&e and now has his head glued back together - an accident with a scooter and luckily he's fine he's a very tough monkey.
One more day in work then we can enjoy our weekend - I'm wondering what else we can tick off our summer bucket list, fingers crossed the sun keeps shining.

Impromptu Baking

It was lovely to have the monkeys home today. The sun was shining so we played bat and ball in the garden. Blue monkey told me all about his first swimming lesson and how much he loved it.

After pink monkey went to bed I left blue monkey watching telly whilst I started making tea for tomorrow night then he appeared saying shall we make cake mummy. Great idea we made a banana loaf - he helps so much he was responsible for peeling and mashing the bananas - and I've told him he can take into nursery tomorrow to share with his friends. So tea and cake made for tomorrow - that's a good night in our house - oh and when we finished he told me how much he loved me - my heart melted.

3rd Time Lucky

Finally I've managed to get pink monkey's hair cut - the last two times I've taken her we've managed to get the fringe cut but that involved copious screaming but this time she sat like a very big girl happy with everything - so she looks gorgeous with her lovely hair. Just a pity I couldn't get her to sit still for her photo. I got my hair chopped short again - it was definately time for a change.

Crafting or cinema?

It's been a busy week at work I'm covering various areas so trying to please everyone and running around a bit more than usual - it has however made a change and as its not forever I've coped .... just.

Tonight the girls were off to watch Magic Mike - and as I've said before I am a fan of Channing Tatum - but when I finally got home the thought of leaving the house again came lower on my list than putting my pjs on and collapsing on the sofa.

After some relaxation I thought it was about time I finished off the yarn wreath I started last weekend. This is my second attempt and I'm enjoying experimenting with colours and accessories - this one is now in pink monkeys bedroom - this picture doesn't do it justice (if I say so myself!) My friend has asked me to make her one so I'm obviously not too bad.