Forest of Dean!

We got back last night from a weekend camping in the Forest of Dean. Apart from a few clouds, we had good weather. We took the bikes this time and did a 2.2 mile ride out to Symonds Yat Rock which has stunnings views down through the Wye valley. Here are some photos Rob took.


Yesterday morning we thought we'd have a go at mountain boarding and had such a laugh! Mountain boards are like over sized skatebords with tyres and places to strap your feet in. As it was a spur of the moment thing we all had on quite decent, new-ish clothes which ended up with lots of grass stains!! Luckily they have come out in the wash! Here are some pics of us on the boards and our bums!!




Tip: If you are trying for the first time, be prepared to spend a lot of time on your bum, back or knees!! It's something we will definately do as a family again. The aches I have today were worth it!!

Tagged!

Rosie has tagged me!! http://freycob.blogspot.com/

I have to give seven facts/ habits about myself. I'm not going to tag another seven people though as they are the same ones that have already been tagged!

Here goes:

1. I passed my direct access motorbike test first time in May 2005.

2. I was in the front row of Ant and Dec's Saturday night takeaway!

3. I collect Eeyores, and even have a tattoo of him on my back.

4. I met my husband, Rob when I was 18 at a Halloween night party !

5. I am stubborn and have to have the last word!

6. I love my job.

7. I am addicted to crafting!!

Sorry if they are a bit boring, couldn't think of anything else!!

Kayaking!

Here are the photos af Rob, Moly and Luke kayaking last weekend!!

Easter weekend!

What fabulous weather we've had, and during the first bank holiday of the year aswell!!
We've been making the most of it and have been out almost everyday. On Sunday Rob and the kids tried out their kayak on the river at Saltford and had a great time! I stayed on dry land taking photos of the whole thing (will have to post them later as computer needed reformatting and haven't put photoshop back on yet). We bought a 2 man kayak late last year to see how the kids got on going out with Rob to start with. They did a bit of kayaking at PGL last year and wanted to do more. Eventually Rob wants them to have individual ones so that they can go off for day trips with them. I'm quite happy to drive the landrover and follow them on terre ferme!!

1st Crop!

I went to my 1st crop on Saturday and thoroughly enjoyed myself! The people there made me feel very welcome and I did the 2 classes that were on offer. The 1st one was for a layout using glossy accents, which I've never used. The 2nd class was to make a paper bag journal, which I found ingenious, and will be making more! Pics are in my gallery!





I was reminded the other night how out of date my blog was and when I looked 3 weeks have gone by just like that. What have I done in that time? I seem to have got quite a bit of crafting done, but not much else!





The kids bought me a lovely tin crammed full of hot chocolate ingredients for mother's day, and now all of the contents have been used I thought I might use it to store recipes in.

Crafting away!

This last week I have been busy with lots of craft projects. I made a mini maze book for my Mum for Mother's day, completed 3 layouts using papers from a kit, made a couple of cards and have been getting on with my friend's wedding invites!! Another friend is coming round this evening with her fiance to make a start on her wedding invites, so not a lot of time for much else at the mo!

I was really pleased to get the scrapbooking kit as it gave me the push I needed to make a proper start with my scrapping. I even did a page of me ( how brave!) Have a look!

What have I done!!

It was Molly's 12th birthday on Friday and like the fools we are, we said she could invite 2 friends for a sleep over( even though we always say "never again" after each one!) They arrived at 2 o'clock yesterday and the house was in chaos from the start!
Me and Rob watched CSI till 1 'clock and the girls were still chatting, and when I woke up at 8 they were chatting again. I wouldn't mind, if only they knew how to whisper!
Luke was being a typical stroppy little brother and kept saying "it's not fair, she gets to do this, that and the other" and the last straw was that they ate all of his cereal today - OOPS! I made him pancakes to smooth things over a bit.
I decided to get the girls out, so we went into Bath to wander around the shops. It was quite nice as I was able to let them go off on their own whilst I shopped for a birtday pressie for my friend. I also spoilt myself by having a malted hot chocolate from the Cadbury's cafe!
All is quiet now that they have gone home. Half term is over for me, so must have an early night to be ready for work tomorrow.