Friday 4 June 2021

Friday's Fave Five - 4/6/21

 

Susanne at Living to tell the Story reminds us every Friday to look back on the blessings of the week.  Here are mine:

1)  More time with our eldest son and his family - they didn't head for home until late Sunday afternoon so we had almost 10 days with them.  We made sure we got a photo of us with the two Grandsons before they left.


2)  They came to replace our damaged window this week - when we had our rear windows replaced recently one of the glass units was damaged.  It had to be fitted as they had already taken the old windows out before the damage was noticed.  Now the works are complete.

3)  Entertaining friends.  I had 3 former work colleagues here on Wednesday for a late afternoon tea.  It was the first time I'd really entertained in the new house because of all the Covid restrictions.  I made a proper afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones with jam & clotted cream and cakes.  It was nice to be able to get things like my cake stand out and really entertain.  The weather was kind too and we were able to sit in the garden and catch up for hours!  We didn't drink much tea though as we continued well into the evening and wine seemed more appropriate.

4)  There's a cat in the house.  Not permanently - we're cat sitting while my daughter is away.


 5)  A day with no plans.  Today was the first day in what seemed like ages where there was nothing in the diary.  No one coming, no where to go, nothing to prepare for.  I've had a nice lazy day having a relaxing bath and reading a book.  It was raining for most of the day but I did manage to get out for a walk this evening.  It was still drizzly but not too wet and the swans were on the lake with their cygnets.



And the bonus for this week was that we celebrated Rory's 3rd birthday on Tuesday.  We had a joint celebration with Noah when he was here as there's only 2 weeks between their birthdays but Tuesday was Rory's actual birthday so we had cake and icecream with him when he got back from nursery and enjoyed watching him open his presents.


  Have a good weekend all.

17 comments:

  1. How did Rory get to be THREE already? Oh my gosh, time goes too fast! He is adorable and so are those two little ones in your top picture! Your tea sounds like it was great fun and I know the wine was good!! I enjoyed catching up on your news, Wendy! xo

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    1. Thanks Terri. Yes time flies unfortunately.

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  2. Goodness, I agree with Terri, THREE, already.
    I would love to come for tea, it sounds like a wonderful time.

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  3. Such a cute picture of you with your grandchildren. Also a cute picture of Rory opening his birthday present. So glad you could finally entertain friends in your home. A relaxing day with nothing planned is always nice. I hope you have a good weekend.

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    1. Thanks Deb. Yes it was fun entertaining at last.

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  4. I can imagine how much fun you had with your friends in the garden. That sounds like a wonderful proper tea.
    How can Rory be three?? Happy Birthday to him!
    That's an adorable picture of you and your hubby with the two boys.

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    1. We definitely had fun and it was quite late before they went home!

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  5. Happy birthday to Rory! Oh, your tea sounds so wonderful. I love the tradition of English tea, and in a garden it sounds just perfect.

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    1. We were very fortunate with the weather. It wasn't too hot but stayed warm all evening.

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  6. Afternoon tea with friends sounds so extravagant after the months and months of not being able to entertain. You picked the right day for doing nothing, the rain was torrential yesterday. I think three is a fabulous age. Happy birthday to Rory.

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    1. It was lovely to entertain at last. Yes 3 is a lovely age.

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  7. So glad you had ten days with your son and his family. It's great to have the windows all fixed. How fun to have a tea party in the garden! Happy birthday to Rorie! I love a day with no plans.

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  8. it must have been heavenly to have your work colleagues over for a tea/wine fest and chat for overs. LOVE it. We had company too this past Friday night and it was great. For the whole pandemic we have only had family at xmas and my 3 friends in my book group. First time hubby had a friend over in about 18 months!
    Glad you got to see your grandson open gifts...so much fun!!

    Have a wonderful week!!

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    1. Yes it's been great that we can finally have friends and family here and indoors!

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