Oh my goodness it's Friday already!
Time to look back on the week and find the things we're grateful for. Thanks to Susanne for hosting the link up for this here.
1) We had a lovely time with Grandsons Noah and Miles on Saturday - my son and DIL were out for the afternoon with a cousins meet up so we took the boys to feed the ducks and swans and then on to the playground in the park.
We also stopped for ice creams.
We got home and had dinner then when it came to bedtime the boys were happy to tidy up all the toys they'd had out and they went to bed with no fuss.
2) Being retired means I can spend time doing this without feeling guilty:
And not a piece missing!
3) A couple of weeks ago I wrote about us gaining another great nephew - baby Oscar. Unfortunately he had a few breathing issues when he was first born but I'm happy to report that he's recovered from those and was discharged from hospital on Tuesday.
4) I attended the AGM of our local Highams Park Planning Group this week. This group is the backbone behind so much of what happens in our local area, including keeping us up to date with what's going on and notifying us about planning applications etc. particularly those which we might want to object to. It was good to get updates on the renovation works on the cinema site - works have started and although there was a slight glitch things should soon start moving again. We were also given updates on plans to improve the area around the station. I'm grateful that we have people very invested in our local community.
5) Also grateful for the local schools that have supported the foodbank with their harvest collections. We've had some really nice donations in the past couple of weeks which are much needed.
And bonus thank yous to everyone who's left me comments on my recent posts and for social media for keeping me in touch with our family members who are not nearby - we had a lovely video this week of Grandson Vinny happily singing an AC/DC song (apparently!) and today we got lovely photos of my daughter and her family who are currently on holiday and look to be having a great time.
Have a good weekend all.
It is amazing how generous people are with their time. We rely so much on the work of volunteers. Good to hear the family are doing well and keeping you up to date with their busy lives.
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DeleteIt sounds like you had a lovely time with the boys! That is wonderful news that baby Oscar is doing well and is ready to go home. x
ReplyDeleteOscar is doing well - still being monitored when sleeping but hopefully not for much longer.
DeleteThe boys are growing up so. Good news that the new little one is doing well. The puzzle is charming.
ReplyDeleteYes they grow up too fast!
DeleteWhat fun with the grandboys! And I love that they cleaned up their toys.
ReplyDeleteIt is so good to be involved in your community through the food pantry and the organizations that help keep everyone informed of issues.
Love that puzzle!
Thank you
DeleteSuch happy smiling faces eating ice cream, jigsaws are something I have never had the patience for
ReplyDeleteI love a puzzle or a quiz.
DeleteThe boys look very happy to be eating their ice creams. My mum used to love doing puzzles. They are not my thing. I lose patience. I'm happy to hear that your nephew is doing well.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteGreat news about baby Oscar! Praise God! I'm late getting around to blogs, but my guests have returned to their home in Maryland. Trying to catch up on blogs and with laundry, etc. xo
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to keep up when we're busy. Thanks for stopping by.
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