Monday 7 March 2016

Mothering Sunday Weekend

What a wonderful weekend I have had.  Saturday saw me spending quality with my dear Mum.  We actually went to a combined rummage sale and craft fair organised in the local town.  An unusual combination I must admit but it was certainly worth going to.  There was a stall selling lucky bags of craft items, £1.50 per bag or 3 bags for £3.  I picked up 3 bags and were delighted with the results.

 
There was a collection of Spring/Easter stamps which will certainly come in useful.
 
 
Ribbons and lace.
 
 
A wide selection of card stock in some very enticing colours.
 
 
 
 
Embellishments.
 

 
Chipboard tags/ribbon/foam shapes and gift tags.
 
 
A wonderful haul for very little money and a great outing as well.
 
Sunday was Mothering Sunday here in the UK and so I went down to my daughter Amie's home.  I was spoilt with some wonderful gifts and a delicious afternoon tea.  She certainly put on a wonderful spread.
 
 
 
This photo is not showing it all, there were also sausage rolls, mini quiche and of course copious amounts of tea.  A feast for the eyes and the stomach, it really did taste as good as it looks.  Unfortunately not long after our visit Amie was once again taken into hospital.   We are awaiting more news.  She certainly has not had a good pregnancy.
 
Bertie was thrilled with the blackboard that we made him for his shed/outside play house.
 
 
We added a hook at the bottom so that a cleaning cloth could be hung and also his name, which he loved.  He is getting really good at recognising letters and writing his name.
 

 
We bought him a new jigsaw, which he loved and was very quick to show how clever he was at doing jigsaws.
 

 
 
I am blessed with 3 wonderful daughters who all rang me, e-mailed me with photographs and were very generous with gifts and cards.  But what is much more appreciated is the acts of love, phone calls, emails and such all year round they never miss a day without some contact  I truly am blessed.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

34 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had a good Mother's Day, but I hope your daughter is ok. Your grandson is adorable.

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  2. Some great crafting bargains and a wonderful Mother's Day, Perfect xx

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  3. Some great crafting bargains and a wonderful Mother's Day, Perfect xx

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  4. What a lovely weekend and such fabulous crafty bargains.
    Hope Amie is OK-x-

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  5. You really did have a special weekend! Daughters are special! Hope everything is okay with your daughter who went to the hospital.

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  6. It was a very well spend weekend !!!!
    Hope you will have a nice week !
    Anna

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  7. A wonderful Mother's Day for you. Hope Amie is well and getting on fine.

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  8. You have such a precious family, my friend! I am so glad you had a beautiful Mother's Day :)

    Have a lovely week! Hugs!

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  9. So glad you had and continue to have a happy mothering celebration :) I share your joy! You found some lovely crafting treasures, and your crafting for Bertie is very clever. Thanks for posting. xx

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  10. It is such a blessing that you and your daughters are so close! A very special bond! So glad you had a lovely Mother's Day and hope Amie will be OK as she waits.
    Bet wishes!

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  11. You certainly have had a great weekend. You certainly got some lovely crafting bargains. xx

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  12. What a lovely Mother's Day you had, and your crafty bags were a bargain! Hope you daughter is ok.
    Caz xx

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  13. What a lovely weekend! Glad you had a nice time. I do hope that all will be well for your daughter and the new baby to come. Thinking of you all. Hugs! xx

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  14. What a great bargain those craft items were. Glad you had a good Mother's Day, the afternoon tea looks wonderful. I do hope that the rest of Amie's pregnancy goes to plan, it sounds like she's having a real rough time of it, poor girl. It will all be worth it in the end though.

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  15. It sounds like you had a wonderful day & were truely blessed. I hope Amie is okay xx

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  16. what a sweet post about your girls :) I love that you had a great day and you also spent time with your mom!!

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  17. Those bags look a veritable treasure chest - and a bargain too, hope you had a lovely weekend.

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  18. It sounds as if you had a good weekend going to the rummage sale and craft fair on the Saturday and getting some useful bags of craft material. How nice to be able to spend time with your Mum. Then a lovely day on Sunday. I hope everything goes well for your daughter.

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  19. What a wonderful day for you!
    And the food!!!!
    Enjoy a cozy evening, my friend. : )

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  20. I love "surprise" bags of random craft items. Combining a rummage and craft sale is such a good idea. You get more people coming I'd imagine.
    Your grandson is a cutie. Hope all is well with your daughter.

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  21. The crafting things so enticing.. I feel like grabbing them.. ha ha ha...

    http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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  22. A craft fair sounds fun. You are a wonderful mother and grandmother and I'm not surprised that your family shows their appreciation.. good for them! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  23. Happy Mothering Day!

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  24. Your Mothering Sunday tea looks delicious. How lovely to get together as a family.

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  25. What fun finds for you! Glad you had a good tea but sorry Amie is having issues with her pregnancy. Will be praying for her and baby to be. Nice spread of tea for you on Mothering Day. I'd love it too! Your Bertie is adorable and glad he enjoyed his gifts. Take care!

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  26. I love buying crafty bits and pieces, you certainly managed to pick up a bargain.
    So glad you had a lovely Mothers Day. You are truly blessed with a close and loving family. Your family are a credit to you.

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  27. I hope you had a nice afternoon, the things you've looted look fabulous. I'm wondering what you make of it.
    Snowy greetings
    Antje

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  28. I am so glad you were spoiled just as you should be. The idea for Bertie is just great, I have that same puzzle by the way, I use it with my little ones at work.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  29. I do hope your daughter is better. Crafty bargains are always fun, she grandson looks a happy little man with his gift.

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  30. The surprises in your lucky bags are really nice. Good bargains, too. I'm glad you had a wonderful Mothering Sunday day. Daughters are the best!

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  31. Oh, a lovely day, for sure! I love going to craft/rummage fairs - a favorite activity! Such a nice display of treats prepared for you and your little grandson is just adorable. Truly a blessed day for you! Hope that all is well with the expectant mother. xx Karen

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  32. Oh, a lovely day, for sure! I love going to craft/rummage fairs - a favorite activity! Such a nice display of treats prepared for you and your little grandson is just adorable. Truly a blessed day for you! Hope that all is well with the expectant mother. xx Karen

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  33. What a nice day you had. How thoughtful of your daughter to get up such a nice tea for you. Looks absolutely delicious! I hope she is feeling better.
    All that crafting material looks like so much fun. Oh, the possibilities! Enjoy! xo Deborah

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  34. Great stamps, how lucky and love those vintage tags.

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