Using up holidays and had a weekend off work. Today was a beautiful day so we went for a drive down the coast and a run on the beach.
Monday
Bob decided he was going out trick or treating rather than going to gymnastics, so we took the dog a walk before it got dark.
Tuesday
DD1 wanted to go shopping and did not fancy taking all the children with her, so I said I would watch them while she went. Was not overly difficult as the twins have dancing on a Tuesday afternoon and daughter was back less than ten minutes after I picked them up. Bob helped with some Christmas stuff.
Spud can stand herself up now but cannot sit herself back down so will cry for you to sit her down, at which she crawls to a piece of furniture and stands back up again.
Wednesday
Another nice day, another walk with the dog. No this week has been no more exciting than that!!
Thursday
An early morning phone call from DD1 to see if I would go and sit with Spud and Minky whilst she took Dinky to the doctor. Minky was not at all impressed that I was talking to Spud and picking her up and giving her cuddles. I asked Spud to smile, so this was Minky smiling instead.
Friday
SIL was back up north for a few days, so her and Aunty M came for dinner.
Saturday
Had roasted some pumpkin for soup as part of last nights dinner. So decided to make some pumpkin and raisin muffins with linseed sprinkled on the top. Very nice they are as well, light, fluffy and fairly healthy as the pumpkin and raisins makes most of the sugar.
That first photo is stunning! Spud is growing up so fast! I can't believe that she's standing up already. Those muffins look delicious.
ReplyDeletethank you, have to say I quite liked the first pic as well.
DeleteLove your outdoors shots and the muffins look good. glad you had fun with the kids even if not everyone wanted to smile
ReplyDeleteI am lucky I always have fun with the kids.
DeleteSpud really is growing sway so quickly! And look at Minky lol that is funny! Those muffins sound lovely, and a great way of using up pumpkin too. I love that first photo and i also love the one of Lilly among the leaves x
ReplyDeleteI have to agree Spud is growing too quickly. The muffins are delicious.
Deletehad to laugh at spud getting upset with not being able to sit down and then promptly standing straight back up. love the silhouette photo
ReplyDeletetypical of that age, she is desperate to get moving.
DeleteCan't believe Spud is moving around so much already. It will probably only be a few days before she can sit back down again herself.
ReplyDeleteyes it is a short lived phase, like many others
DeleteIt looks like a lovely week even though it might not have been the most exciting! The muffins sound tasty - I was looking for linseed yesterday but Asda were all out. Your family life sounds so lovely - I wish mine was closer x
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely, if dull week, but yes I am very lucky to have them on the doorstep.
DeleteAww bless spud is growing up fast! Those muffins look nice...can you believe I have never actually tried pumpkin!? Lovely photo of Lily in the leaves
ReplyDeleteNot keen on it on its own but great in soups and cake.
Deletethink they all go through the same phase. wont be long until she can get down as well as up.
ReplyDeleteLove that first photo, and that smile :) Those muffins sound lovely. Lilly looks very happy on her walk x
ReplyDeleteLilly loves to walk up at Failford, rarely any other dogs, and so much woodland to explore.
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