Thank you as always to Susanne who blogs here for reminding us to look back and share the things we've been grateful for during the week - or in my case today - two weeks!
1) Last week we had a lovely visit from my younger son's in-laws, Paul and Crystal. They flew in on the Tuesday and were with us until Saturday. We get on really well with them and enjoyed some walks, some good food and some fun evenings playing cards. We were glad to be able to host them as they were excellent hosts to us last Thanksgiving. They flew on to Spain on Saturday and will be returning to the US this weekend.
2) I got back to my keep fit class on Tuesday - I'd missed 2 weeks so it was nice to get back into the swing of it and of course a catch up with friends afterwards at a cafe.
3) One of the highlights of Paul and Crystals visits was trying out a new to us restaurant in Chingford. The Forest Hotel has recently been completely refurbished and only reopened just before Christmas. We'd been meaning to try it out so we took Paul and Crystal there last Wednesday. It didn't disappoint and we'll be going again. It's perfectly placed for relaxing and recharging after walking in the local area.
4) Better weather! Much more sunshine and definitely warming up. I can walk around the lake in my trainers now instead of wellies! I was also glad to see the goslings are still surviving.
Hard to tell from the photos but there are 4 goslings. Unfortunately the male swan was attacking them last week and the female goose has an injured wing. The rescue people are aware of it and are monitoring. Hopefully it will heal and the goslings will continue to thrive.
5) I got to see Nathan in his school's production of "Roll Back the Stone" on Wednesday which tells the Easter story. He was a Roman soldier and although he didn't have a speaking part he knew all the words to the various songs and did well.
So that wraps up my last two weeks. Our clocks go forward this weekend so we'll lose an hour's sleep which I'm not looking forward to but on Sunday it's Mother's Day here so we'll be joining my daughter and her family for afternoon tea. That is something to look forward to - after all who doesn't like cake?
Enjoy your weekend.
I didn't realize England also sets their clocks ahead. I thought it was just our crazy nation!! haha
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing your grandson goes to a private Christian school since they performed the Easter story! How fun to be able to watch him perform.
Love walking around lakes and watching the goslings and ducklings.
I hiked this morning and it was lovely to hear all the birds.
Nathan's school is a private school but it's not a church school. They try to acknowledge lots of religious festivals etc.
DeleteSounds like a good couple of weeks, we turn our clocks back on the 6 April
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DeleteHi Wendy! It's fun to see the baby goslings. Glad to hear that they are doing well. We set our clocks ahead a couple of weeks ago. I don't enjoy changing times back and forth. I wish we could just choose one and stick to it. It takes weeks for my body to adjust! Your Mother's Day plans sound nice. Glad you could go see Nathan in the Easter play! It sounds like you have had a good couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb. Yes I don't enjoy losing an hour of sleep either lol
DeleteThat's so nice that you get along so well with your sons in-laws and could host them. Yay for warmer weather. How fun to see your grandson in a play! I didn't realize England changed the time, either. Have a happy Mother's Day!
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DeleteHow fun to see Nathan performing in a play! If he enjoyed it, I'm sure the speaking parts will come! It is always nice to try a new restaurant and fun to share it with guests you enjoy! Thanks for the update on the goslings! Have a great weekend, Wendy!
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DeleteHappy Mother's Day Wendy! Our clocks went forward a couple of weeks ago and I definitely felt the 'lost' hour. We get along well with both girl's in-laws which is so nice and I think makes things easier for the kids too. I know a lot of families with in-law drama and am glad we don't have that. I saw your name on the A-Z list so will definitely follow along. I signed up last minute, and we're going non-stop here, but I'm going to try to make it work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joyce and good luck with the A-Z challenge.
DeleteYour son's in-laws sound like good people and it's always a blessing when you all get along well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you and "Happy" time change Day. LOL.
Moving from wellies to sneakers is a definite sign of spring and warmer weather.
Happy Weekend to you!
Thanks Linda
DeleteSounds like you had a nice time with the in laws. Do you live on a lake? I hope to go to a park in the next city that has a lake and lots of ducks and geese. Have a nice Sunday!
ReplyDeleteMy parents and in-laws always enjoyed each other's company and it was so nice for all of us. We even did a couple of trips together. We have a similar relationship with my eldest son's inlaws. Nice catching up with you, Wendy.
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