red squirel hunting

Yesterday was great. I took both girls on the car ferry to the isle of wight. My youngest brother has just brought a house over there. So the girls and I went of for an adventure. We got to put our big car down on the bottom deck with the huge lorries. Then a trip up the lift to the lounge and a fantastic view of the Solent.
The island seems so peaceful when you arrive. Then you get to town and Christmas shopping is just as busy as on the main land. So we had a tour of the house + garage! Lunch. Then off to the forest.
It was lovely searching with #1 for squirels, eventhough none came out to say hello. But it gives me a good excuse to go over again soon. We can search again.
Great weather, would have made some fabulous shots... shame that rechargeable batteries were no more in my little camera. Do not worry they are on charge now, as i write.
today, christmas music is on, a few pressies to complete and give, and worryingly a few to start too!!!

Christmas crafting

I actually had some time at the weekend to do some crafting. I have promised myself that I would make some of my gifts this year. So...
I spent Saturday afternoon with fabric machine and determination to complete a project... but... I have a head and two bodies (1st was a machine disaster!) however they are not joined, yet!
i made decorations with #1, we had glitter, ribbon , glue and loads of fun. We evern made some pomanders, oranges, cloves and ribbon. Now the house has that really lovely christmas smell!
Now I just need to get the mulled wine on the stove and celebrations can begin.........

Too much to do!!

Where has the time gone. I can't even give the excuse that I have been busy blogging, or crafting. I keep starting projects and then just not getting very far. Toddler groups have kept me busy in the mornings, then the hustle and bustle of the shops in the afternoons.
But where has my crafting gone. I thought I could get some done in the evenings, but I keep falling asleep. I have stopped trying to hide gifts from #1 I just tell her that they aren't hers. How mean do I feel.
Really short. Sorry! Will try harder tomorrow.
Off for #2 4 month vaccinations... poor thing.