Bargains and change-again

Well, e-bay has certainlly provided us with some bargins of late but I think these little beauties are our best but so far. I wont tell you how much we got them for as you will be green with envy as they are in perfect condition and only a few months old. Chris went to get them today so we had to move the big sofas AGAIN. They are now squeezed in the front room but these are the perfect size for the family room-really comfy too.

Oh, and our little pong chairs which were also a bargain off e-bay. Danny and Abbs have made claim to these-Danny wanted to sleep in his. He did look very comfortable in it I have to say. Don't know how long the cream covers will last mind, but again-very happy. Starting to feel like things are coming together. Just need to decide what colour to paint the walls now.

Pancake Day

So despite having made these pancakes hundreds of times I still don't know the recipe and without my Bero book I had to guess! They still went down well, but then anything smothered in jam, nuttella or marshmallow fluff will taste good!

As Anna-Belle is such a blueberry fan I had to make her some blueberry pancakes. I just wish I had time to have one! Never mind, I'm sure we can have them again next week!!

PS: If anyone has a Bero book handy can you forward me the recipe for dropped scones-please.

Aimee!

Honestly, this girl is completely in a world of her own sometimes! This is what I found when I went to check on them-note, I couldn't actually get in the room, I just stuck my are around the door!! I don't ask why anymore.

Move around-again!

Back to our normal routine of changing the room around every two minutes. Thought this habit would leave us with a new house!!!

From our first visit to the house before we bought it the little bedroom was chosen by Anna-Belle as her peppa-pig room so we chose and bought all the decor (paint, duvet set, curtains etc.) Within one day she didn't want to sleep alone and it became Hollies room (Ab's shared with Aimee). Well now Aimee is in the small room.

We have never been happy with the position of the sofa in the family room. We've had it in front of the conservatory doors, opening between the kitchen and the family room and now we are trying the only other place, in front of the radiator next to the door. We are happier with that than the other ones (so far!)

Maybe now we can get round to deciding a colour. This quite tough as it has to blend in with the kitchen, dining area and conservatory. Something tells me it may be a while!

House Update

Well I thought it was about time we did a little update of the house. We haven't done a huge amount to be truthful as we have been so busy with other stuff-although I couldn't tell you what to be honest. However the drafts coming up from all the gaps in the floor became too much one freezing morning so I did this.

I wasn't planning on having laminate, but there were just too many drafts, plus this was on offer in B&Q. I also had had enough of the yucky kitchen floor so I did that too!

Kitchen before

and then a few hours later.

It's so much better as I don't have to worry about Hollie anymore. Just the rest of the house now!!

Snow

Well I missed the weather report warning of snow so I got a lovely surprise when I opened the curtains yesterday and we had a good 3 inches! I was happy for the kids. We didn't get much chance to play in the last lot so when they got back from the cinema (treat for going to sleep well all week) they got to play out with their friends. However it is very icy and Chris fell this morning going to the car. It's still freezing, -5 last night so I think this ay stick around a day or two. Sledges to school me thinks!

Walking

Our baby took her first steps today!!! There's no stopping her now. She was nearly there but after a few tries she was off, toddling around. She thought it was so great everyone clapping at her. Bless, that make me feel just a little sad that she's growing up.

Update

Can't believe it's been so long since we did an update. Well, you would think it' been because we've been so busy but I honestly can't think what we have done. Well, we are really enjoying the house. Having a room with no telly is wonderful. My new fav way to spend an evening is cured up with a good book by the fire-yes I said book. I know I'm not a reader but some time ago I joined a book club in an effort to remedy this. I wasn't enjoying it but now that Jane Austin is done with there's a real chance that I'll finish this book.(I finished it on Friday!)

I also had my first meeting as chairman of the schools fundraising committee last night. Ha, fun and games-I was actually surprised at how quiet I was. Usually when I get a new project like this I go at it like a steam train. No, I achieved what I wanted which was to get some dates agreed for the events that we are planning and all the rest can wait. I really think I'm going to like this. I just have to remember it's not church! It felt so weird leading a meeting and not saying a prayer.

Lets see, after some very windy weather I got fed up with all the drafts so we now have flooring in the kitchen and as of yesterday in the hall. I love laminate-it's so easy to put down. The hall floor looks like it's always been there, which after the effort to put it down I was a little disappointed. On the up side it must have been a good choice. Oh yes-we also decided to get some insulation in the loft which left us with a great big hole in Aimees ceiling. As they are now afraid that something is going to come out of the loft to get them, Anna-Belle has taken to sleep on Emmaleighs floor and Aimee loves falling to sleep in our bed! Oh yeah and we discovered that the tap in the outside garage busrt! The thing had been leaking a week or so before we realised! Luckly the water was spraying out towards the door so none of our stuff got wet-what a blessing!! I did wonder why the garden was so water logged-opps. All fixed again now!

The Snow

I've really enjoyed the snow and am slightly bemused as to all the trouble it's causing. We haven't had loads but it's been great fun to feel like we've had a winter. The other day I thought it would be much easier to ditch the push chair in favor of the sledge. So Anna-Belle thought it was great being pulled up the hill to play group.

Aimme's been a bit ill with a sore throat, Emm and Dan were a bit miffed they had to go to school but that soon changed when I reminded them that I would be able to take them in the sledge. I'm telling you it wasn't easy-a real work out!
The as a treat the other night we had a fire (much better logs this time) and had toasted marshmallows. How fab. When the kids went to bed I think I spent the rest of the night chilling to music curled up in front of the fire. My idea of bliss. Real fires are so relaxing for me. Chris downloaded some Jon Schmidt, who is amazing by the way, so my evening was complete!

New Year

So yet another New Year, starting to feel old when all I wanted to do was stay in and struggled to stay awake. The last few months catching up on me I think.

Well, the other day we had a surprise visit from our friends down south. It was great to see them and another excuse to have a fire. This is our new living room, the only room to be finished for Christmas, but the best!
Anna-Belle enjoying my Sheour. The little monkey. Christmas for her this year has ment a licence to do what she enjoys most-eating chocolate and drinking "fizzy"
This is the view from our bedroom this morning. I love how everything looks when it snows, so peaceful-unlike inside our house!
Well, Happy New Year to you all xx