I missed joining in with Susanne and other like minded bloggers last week, listing my favourite 5 things of the week, so I'm determined to get this post done but it's already quite late and I'm using my iPad and phone so it's not going to be pretty.
If you want to join in or just see who else is taking part go to Susanne's site: Living to tell the story
My faves for the last couple of weeks are:
1. My daughter and her family have moved house! It's been a long time coming but they now have their own home (with a mortgage of course) and the keys for their rented house were handed back on Monday.
2. Lovely sunsets. They have been amazing on several evenings this week. I haven't been out much to take my own photos but there were some lovely ones posted on local Facebook group pages.
3. A hubby that cooks. I know this gets mentioned regularly but during the last couple of weeks where I've been helping with the move or babysitting it's definitely been a blessing to have my dinner put in front of me each day.
4. Progress on some of our own house "to dos" - the boiler was serviced this week, one extractor fan was replaced, a faulty socket was fixed and I've set the ball rolling on getting an extractor fan fitted in the downstairs bathroom and decorating the spare bedrooms.
5. Saved the best for last - a lovely catch up with 5 of my sister-in-laws. We met in a place called Belgique which is a cafe and patisserie. It has a large outside area which is covered and heated and during the cold or wet weather the open sides have pull down clear blinds. One of my SILs is undergoing chemo so has to be very careful because of Covid so this place was ideal especially as it was very wet this morning but soon after we arrived (around 11.30) the sun came out although it was still cold. We had brunch and drinks. More drinks and eventually dessert (mine was a vanilla & raspberry cheesecake on a brownie base). 3 nieces and a nephew also dropped in during our visit as they all live nearby and are working from home. All in all it was a lovely outing- we didn't leave until about 4.30! But I was exhausted by the time I got home. I'm so out of the habit of socialising!
Have a good weekend all.
Oh, your day out with your sisters-in-law and their kids sounds wonderful! I'm glad you had that time this week.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter on her first home!
No sunsets this week for me. The snow storms are hiding them. Maybe tomorrow. I have a friend in Romford who posted several sunsets photos on facebook--they were lovely.
Enjoy a peaceful weekend!
Your family gathering sounds so nice. So glad your daughter and family have finished the process of moving into their own home. Lovely sunsets are a favorite of mine too. Sounds like you had a good week. Have a nice weekend. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to meet up with your SILs!! Nice. And your #3... heaven!! A hubby who cooks. Have a good weekend, Wendy! xo
ReplyDeleteYour gathering with family is the best! It's been a long time since I've been with all three of my SIL's. I'm happy for you!
ReplyDeleteGathering with your inlaws sounds like it was fun!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your daughter and her family for their new house!! that's a wonderful feeling when you can stop paying rent!
I love when my husband cooks (rare). Glad yours stepped up to the task.
HAPPY WEEKEND!!
Congratulations to the new homeowners! I love when my husband or anyone else cooks. It feels good to get house projects done. What a lovely time with your sisters-in-law!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only one who gets exhausted after a good long visit. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI have a visit coming up on February 17. Two of my gardening friends and I will be going out for lunch. We have not seen each other since early 2020! So it will be a fun long visit I am sure.
We have enjoyed amazing sunsets too.