Fab times with my 'niece' and 'nephew'!

Hi All
I didn't have anything planned for this week as I wanted a quiet one, but I have had anything but...in a good way! On Monday hubby and I took out our little 'niece', Steve's friends daughter and our little flowergirl, to Drayton Manor Park. Not being a fan of big rides I was a bit apprehensive before going and the pouring rain didn't help! However, we had a great time! She is only 2 and so had a fabulous time in Thomas land. She was really excited to ride on Thomas and Percy, and of course to fly in Harold the helicopter. have posted a few piccies below. We had a great time and are already planning our next day out!

Then yesterday I spent the day with my bessie mate, Becky and her son (and my little 'nephew!'), Dylan. The day didn't start well as we visited a park which used to have animals in....only to find it had closed...sad times. But we had an ice cream and a play on the park and then came back to my house. As I have said before, I have got back into my baking and Dylan said he would like to make some cakes! We had a great day baking and decorating some little sponge cakes and crispy cakes. He was such a star...a future chef I think! Next time he comes he wants to learn how to make cookies! Bless him! Have popped a few pictures below! Today I thought I'd have a day not doing much so just popped to the library. I wanted to get some books out on Cake decorating and Sugarcraft but was disappointed as most on their system were no longer available! However, I had ordered a beginners guide book which arrived whilst I was out and it is great. Loads of step by step instructions and list of equipment etc. I need. Really useful. I'm thinking of taking a class for beginners in September so would like to just know a little bit before I go! Really excited about my new hobby....will post anything that is worthwhile on my blog!!

I have also decided to get back on my Wii Fit and start to try and lose some weight. I have put a lot on since the wedding as I didn't have to fit into a wedding dress anymore! So think I might start blogging my progress as it may motivate me a little! One decision I have made is for every 3lbs I lose, I am going to reward myself with buying something for my new hobby, a tool or a book etc. I set myself a target of every 6lb before I give myself a little reward before but I never got there! Step by step I think this time. Bit more manageable!

I have done a little bit of crafting this week too as you can see in my post below. Didn't get on very well but am going to try and keep my weekend free so might try again! Work day tomorrow and I'm hoping that is the only work I need to do before Monday!

Anyway, I will stop my waffling and go back to reading my book!

Hugs

Arline xx