52 weeks of happy - 20/52

Linking in again with Jen it's time to share my 52 weeks of happy post - my favourite four happy smiley moments are:-

1. the lovely Nata nominated me for a Liebster Award - thank you so much.................

2. some beautiful new fabric - think I might make a new dress for Lottie.................

3. my passport and euros - I'm getting quite excited about a trip!

4. new sun glasses - I love them.................

I hope you have a good week and lets hope the weather starts improving - yesterday we had sun, rain, strong winds and hail stones - what is happening..................

Thank you for your lovely kind comments and a special thank you to my followers, I can't believe how quickly I've got to 98. I'm thinking of doing something special to celebrate reaching my first hundred followers - I will give it some thought whilst I'm away!

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 15/52

Another four special things to share that have made me so happy this week.....................

1. Jake painting - just look at his concentration he makes my heart burst with joy............

2. Some amazing cakes at the Cake and Bake Show - smiling just thinking about them..................

3. A lovely little parcel has just arrived in the post  - I love it ..................

4. Manchester City's winning goal last night - I am jumping with glee................


thank you so much for stopping by I love reading all of your comments - I am doing the giveaway draw tomorrow so still one more day to enter 

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 11/52

I had been thinking back over my week at the things that had made me feel happy and given me lots to smile about, and a theme was developing - my daughters.........

I am such a lucky mum and this sounds a bit soppy but my daughters just complete me (so very Jerry Maguire but true). I could just not imagine a single day without them. They have grown into strong, beautiful independent women; they have welcomed the life changes motherhood brings and have flourished in this new role.

I wondered about sharing three images of Kate, Laura and Vicky as little girls, but decided to share wedding day photos, as this was such an important day for each of them and me of course.............

Vicky - June 2011..............

Laura - May 2012...............

Kate - October 2012

Don't they look beautiful - my perfect three girls, three weddings in 18/12 was pretty busy but wonderful.

I am going to get such a telling off for this post - I can hear it now, oh mum that was just so embarrassing! Mum you should just get out more, oh mum you are so soppy - but I think it's worth getting a scolding and I thought you might like to see this I just loved this film.

talk soon x

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52 weeks of happy - 10/52

Another week of happy moments to share with you :-

1. a pot of beautiful daffodils that Pam bought me for my birthday - the mini flowers are perfect........

2. I have finished my second Billie blanket - I love it............

3. shopping for sunglasses with Daisy - we had such fun.............

4. a perfect snow drop - I took the photo as I was leaving Shrigley Hall after a lovely spa day...............

Thank you all so much for continuing to stop by, I have just reached a 1000 views of my profile  - which I am so proud of.

Also a big thank you for taking the time to follow me and like my sweetpea facebook page  - my numbers are growing which is fab.

Talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 9/52

Tuesdays seem to come around very quickly and it's time to join Jen again with my 52 weeks of happy post. Unfortunately I'm not feeling very happy today, in fact I feel a bit grotty. I think I have succumbed to the nasty flu virus, which isn't surprising as Laura has been really poorly, and both her little boys have been ill. To make matters worse it's my birthday today and I really don't want to spend a day in bed or resting on the sofa.

Anyway I must get back to my post as it will do me good to recapture some of the things that have made me smile during the last week.

1.  My tea party under the table with Noah gave me lots to smile about........

white chocolate buttons are best eaten from a tea cup ....................

2. Daisy's chocolaty face was an absolute picture .......

I can always wash my face later................

3. I've finished my first Billie blanket ..............I think it's so lovely, it will be hard to part with it.

I love my blanket.................

4. Manchester City beat Chelsea 2 - 0, wonder if we can catch Manchester United.........hope so!

what an amazing goal...................

I'm already feeling a bit brighter and if I rest up for a few days I can celebrate my birthday over the weekend when I've got more energy. Mr R is taking me out to dinner on Saturday which will be fun.

Talk soon x

PS I have just added a followers gadget on my side bar, it would be great if you would click on it, as I've only got a few lovely but lonely followers at the moment x

52 weeks of happy - 8/52

I've just come back from a few days in London, visiting my daughter - so lots of happy things to share. We had lots of fun and I hope you have noticed that Kate and Seb have helped me create a new blog header - what do you think!

1. Tickets for my trip - it was such a lovely few days and Mr R came too.........

2. Playing with Jake - he is so adorable I do miss him .........

3. A little glimpse of Kate's beautiful home - more to follow soon ......

4. My dad was 75 last week - he was very happy with his heart cake......

Hope you have all had a fun week - I'm just about to nip to the Post Office to collect a parcel, I hope it's the yarn I ordered for my Billie blanket .....

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 7/52

I love this regular post as it encourages me to reflect back on my week. My weeks are busy and have recently involved lots of hospital visiting, spending time with poorly parents and also lots of fun playful times with my grandchildren.

It is a time in my life that involves caring for so many different generations - I was in the car recently with my mother, daughter and granddaughter - a car full of powerful opinionated women ( and that was mainly 3 year old Daisy) spanning 4 generations.

Looking back over the week so many things have given me joy and made me smile, albeit sometimes a tired smile. I have chosen four images to share with you - some are surprisingly frivolous.

1. I adore lip glosses - still searching for the perfect one with staying power - any suggestions

2. Blankets always feature high in my happy thoughts

3. Flowers - my beautiful sunny flowers have made me smile everyday

4. The last of my 3/12 trial of Homemaker arrived yesterday - full of happy smiley things .............

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - week 6/52

Another week filled with happy moments - I have shared my favourite four below

1. a beautiful bunch of perfect white roses - a present from my friend Jane .................
2. a superhero bun - I had great fun at the party .....................
3. baking cupcakes for Pat's birthday .....................
4. my favourite breakfast - soft boiled eggs and soldiers.............

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 5/52

Another week and 4 more things that made me smile....................

1. Manchester City beat Stoke in the 4th round of the FA Cup - my hero Zabaletta was the goal scorer

 2. a vintage plate with home baking - always warms my heart.

3. choosing new yarn and pattern books - what more can I say .......

4. my new teaspoons from John Lewis - I adore them

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 4/52

This week has been cold and snowy with ice underfoot, I haven't stirred far from home as I don't like driving in these conditions and also haven't been feeling very well.

Thinking about things that make me smile and feel happy are even more important at times like this, I hope you like my images -

1. A tasty lamb joint with rosemary from the garden, ready for lunch with my parents - yummy.

2. A sneaky rest all wrapped up in my favourite blanket  - so warm and toasty.

3. The sun has come out I hope it melts all the snow away - the garden looks so bright.

4. Kate's calendar has arrived, I ordered it from America in early December - so happy it's here at last.

Talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 3/52

Another week has flown by, I hope you like the images that made me smile and feel happy this week.

I received my copy of Mollie Makes today which is always a special day and makes me smile.    

     

The house felt especially cold so I turned the fire up high and snuggled into an armchair and dipped into my favourite magazine - bliss.

Outside the garden was grey and dreary but I noticed some lovely new buds coming into life - the wonders of nature even at -2 degrees.

Lastly a homemade Bramley apple pie - yummy I can't wait for teatime.

talk soon x

52 weeks of happy - 2/52

Good morning - I am really enjoying writing this weekly post it makes me feel happy thinking of what has made me happy - if that makes any sense to you.

1. beautiful yarn - I've been back to John Lewis and bought my own sumptuous sweet harmony yarn. I am   going to knit a patchwork blanket with it. ( Don't tell kate as I have copied her idea)

2. a glorious coffee with my friend Barbara - we meet every Monday and chat for far too long!

3. mini prep bowls - I love them and can't wait to use them, I have just bought them from my favourite store.

4. an abundance of cup cake wrappers - another fab purchase from John Lewis, I just need to whip up a sponge mix.

keep happy - talk soon Sue x

52 weeks of happy .... 1/52

I have decided to join in with a 52 weeks of happy post, I have been inspired by Jacquie, Kelly and Jen's idea of celebrating the joy that small things can bring by capturing and sharing 4 happy moments each week.

I will try to do my post on a Tuesday so this is a catch up post so that I don't miss the first week of January.

Today has already been filled with lots of happy moments that have made me smile and smile, it was hard to only pick 4.

1. My lovely breakfast of granola and blueberries  - yummy and healthy

2.  Breakfast with Jake before he goes back home to London - I will miss him so much

3. Helping Kate plan the yarn for her hexagon blanket - the pattern is amazing (I want one)

4.My Cath Kidston Christmas present - it fits perfectly in my handbag (I can't wait for rain!)

Hope you like my first "52 weeks of  happy post" of the year and that you feel inspired to join in.

talk soon x