Normal service has been resumed

I had killer PMT, post-wedding blues, and general urrgghh-ness (yes that is a real word - I just invented it). Much better now, thanks to my wonderful friends Kirsty and Harriet (sorry for being neurotic guys!).

Speaking of Harriet - OMG 2 weeks left til her due date!!!!! She is looking AMazing. Sooooo good. Can't wait to meet her baby. They've been told its probably a boy, but you can never be 100%. Looking forward to taking some gorgeous photos for her. Makes me feel a bit broody, but then I remember what they're like when they grow up!

Yet another sports day on Tuesday. Having gone to Alex's with John last week, was very supriesed to see Alex's class joining in with the Junior's one too. Fortunatley took my 70-300mm lens, so although I got some funny looks and comment, managed to get photos of them when they were at opposite ends of the field. This one of Alex was taken from 200m away or so, so its not amazing quality. (Building work in the background is some kind of reorganisation of the car park, field and juniors playground - no idea what they're doing, but its very noisy and dusty!) Love this photo of Ruth - check out that toungue! She was scraed of the hurdles, as last year she tripped over them and hurt her leg. This year she managed to get over all of them, as did Alex, which is amazing, as he's quite tiny.

Feeling s**tty

I guess I have the post wedding blues or something, as life is still pretty good really, but I feel really down. Maybe its the lack of routine with being broken up from college - I have no energy or motivation to do anything, and just feel miserable. Must be terrible company.

Got my confirmation of a place on Year 2 of the HND - got 5 Distinctions and 3 Merits for Y1, which wasn't bad. Will try for all Distinctions in Y2 though.

A lovely day

at Nunnery Wood. The woods were lovely and peaceful, although the picnin and kids play areas were very crowded! Alex loved the monkey bars. He'd never managed them before, as he's quite small, but got the knack of it today. After a couple of tries, he made it all the way across with me taking photos. Then he had to go all the way across to show Daddy, which took a while, and by the time he wanted to show Ruth, he was exhausted and his hands hurt, but he wouldn't give up until he'd managed it.

Check out the determination on that face!

Got there!
He was so proud of himself, but had to have a nap when he got home as he was so tired.

Ruth enjoyed the swings - love this action shot. The first I took of her swinging, and it came out the best :)

There is a story behind these apples - we had had a small bushy tree growing in our front garden since we moved in 9 years ago, and always thought it was some knid of weed, and meant to take it out, except that it provides a bit of privacy from the road. Then last year we looked up, and there were 3 small apples right near the top. We were so suprised that we thought someone had stuck them there as a joke, but this year we have 20+, and October Afternoon have the most beautiful apple paper that I got in the June SC kit, so I can't wait to scrap the photos - yay!

Off for a cup of tea and some Jammie Dodgers - my waistline is screaming at me to stop, but they're just too yummy.

Nostalgia

Done a thorough clear out of the kids drawers this morning - had been long over due as there were things long out grown in there, and their new summer outfits couldn't fit in! It was a real eye opener. Some of Alex's clothes that I cleared out from when he was a little boy, before he started school - made me feel quite sad. They're both growing so fast. Most noticeable was the change in colours and styles - Alex's old clothes were mostly in shades of blues and a few pale greens, from when I used to pick everything. Now he chooses his clothes, its all camouflage and the related colours, and everything has skulls! Ruth has gone from lots of fairies to rock chick - she's really getting into that pre-teen phase now.

Managed another LO yesterday - on a bit of a roll. Not going to post it though, as I'm considering entering a few contests this summer. No chance in hell of winning, but nothing ventured, nothing gained I suppose.

Iron Maiden @ Twickenham

This was our view from the very top of the stadium. It was an amazing concert. First time I'd seen Bruce, although I saw them 10 years ago with Blaze singing. John has been a massive fan since he was about 12, so it was a dream come true to see them play a stadium, especially as they played the songs he'd wanted to hear.

Getting there wasn't the most fun - it was supposed to take just over 2 hours, but the traffic round Heathrow was awful, and it took about an hour to go 2 miles! Having left home about 12.30, we reached the stadium just after 4.30pm. The gig finished at 10.15pm, and it took us an hour to get out of the school playground that was used as a car park. Then we got lost getting back to the M4, which isn't fun at 11.45pm in almost central London! We got there eventually, and I drove for a while, but was struggling to keep my eyes open - just couldn't focus. Fortunately John was wide awake, and drove the rest of the way, and we got home at 3.10am. So we've been a bit tired this weekend.

OMG how good was Dr Who?! I must have cried for about the last 20 mins. Such a good end to the series, and although I didn't like Catherine Tate before, she became my favourite of all the companions. Wonder who will be in the Christmas special. Glad David Tennant is still the Doctor - he's so lovely - and looks a bit like John too :)

Been altering some tops this morning. Bought them with the intention to embellish months ago, and Gok's Fashion Fix inspired me to have a go. Love that program - ok the utfits he makes aren't exactly my cup of tea, but the ideas he has are what he does is amazing.

Drastic hair cut alert!!!

BEFORE

AFTER

So whatcha think?? Nice comments only please :) I LOVE it!! Been planning it for a year, but wanted long hair in the wedding photos, so waited til after. Will scrap the photos later of course.

Feeling a bit down this week - been a bit under the weather and don't suit being at home all the time - really need to be at college I think. Only another 2 and a bit months to go! Thought I'd enjoy the scrapping time, but just scared to start anything in case its rubbish and puts me off even more.

Got an appointment to see our housing officer next week - desperately need a 3 bed house, so fingers crossed it goes well.

This is the Star Book I made with the photos from Kirsty's blog using PaulaP's instructions from SI. Took it into the hairdressers and they couldn't believe I'd made it, and were telling me I should sell them, which made me feel good.

This is a LO I did with the June Studio Calico kit.
Quite simple, but loved the photos, so waned to keep the emphasis on them.

Friday 13th

This is my Dad's favourite photo that he took at the wedding - he took it into work to show all his work colleagues.

I'm going to the cinema with my little sister tonight to see Sex and the City!! Yay!! Been looking forward to this for so long, and my lovely friend Laura gave me 2 tickets, so we don't need to pay either. Very happy!

John and I have managed to finalise the 75 photos we want from our official ones - was really hard to cut the others out though. Can't wait to start scrapbooking them. I uploaded 116 photos taken by family and friends of the wedding, and the photos we took on honeymoon, so they should come from Truprint either tomorrow or Monday.

Sitting waiting for the post man each day now, as Studio Calico kits have started to arrive over here. Mine will be a bit delayed because of the add on we luckily got in the second wave. So hard to wait!