20.5.12

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We're back! Apologies for the rather unscheduled absence over the last couple of weeks. Firstly I was preoccupied with sorting the house out in preparation for birthday celebrations, then came the parties themselves and then came the illness. The coughing, runny/blocked nose, gunky eye, sore ear variety. It hit us all and, four large boxes of balmy tissues later, we're still trying to shake it. I blame the entirely shite weather we're having here. It's mid-May for crying out loud and I'm still wearing a winter coat and scarf.

Thankfully, birthday treats and surprises in the post have kept my spirits up. The softest leather wallet, Orla Kiely a-plenty, beautiful books, Seventy Tree goodness and pretty magazines (both courtesy of the always divine Bianca) are just some of gifts that are piled high on our dining table.

And Teeny Phiney, the clever little possum, surprised me with a voucher for a full body massage. The kid's been a trooper while she's been ill, with smiles between every coughing fit and giggles despite the river of bogeys that have been streaming from her nose. Unbelievably, she turned four months on Friday; I'll post her monthly portrait pictures tomorrow.

Just like Em, this weekend was spent not spending. We're on a bit of a budget drive right now and so free canal walks will most definitely be on the 'ways to enjoy the weekend without splashing the cash' list. Despite a rather chilly wind, it was lovely to get out and about after days spent indoors getting better; just me, my boy and my babe.
ps. I promise we're back now with regular posts. Thanks for sticking around xx

10 comments:

  1. I hope in between the coughs and sneezes you had a wonderful birthday! I love the look of those Orla Kiely treats! Take care, hope your little family has seen the last of the sickness bug xx

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  2. Happy Birthday - love the Orla pots, they are lush. Glad you are back and better! x

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  3. Sorry to hear you all have not been well :-(
    I love seeing photos of your area. My husband and I spent a little bit of time in Bath in 2009. It was magical. More pics of Bath please!! xx

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  4. Sending lots of sunshine and healthy vibes your way Nell. Lovely birthday treats you have there, lucky lady xx

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  5. happy birthday!! love those bday cards you pictured...so happy and bright...perfect for you!

    your life is so pretty....despite the shite weather and recent sickness!!

    :-)

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  6. Happy happy birthday gorgeous lady. Looks like you were well and truly spoiled! (As you should be.) Excuse me while I call out to Shane to show him .... Kellie xx

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  7. happy birthday lady. clever old phiney, knowing exactly what you needed for your birthday. hope the cold clears up soon. x

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  8. Happy birthday lovely Nell.
    Loving the look of all those gorgeous presents. Hope the germs have now left your house and that the sunny weather arrives x

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  9. Hope you had a lovely birthday - so jealous of the Orla Kiely goodness and the massage!! What an ace present from your little one! Bliss xx

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  10. I've just found your blog - I love it. Beautiful pictures, and it looks like you had a glorious birthday.

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