Five on Friday

Mt holiday is now so close, this will be my 42nd trip to Florida a holiday destination that as a family we love.  We don't always visit the parks, there is so much more to Florida than theme parks.  The flora and fauna alone is worth a visit.  This trip our daughters little family is coming along and we are therefore doing Walt Disney World.  A very tiring but fulfilling holiday seeing a lot of firsts for my Grandaughters.

I am once again joining Amy over at lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/ for the Five on Friday meme.  Pop over and see what fives others are doing.

My five this week are of course Disney linked and are books that we have collected over the years.  First up is a cook book that we use to recreate some of the amazing food we have had at some of the resorts on our return.  We can reminisce and recreate some wonderful memories.  We have already got reservations for Boma in Animal Kingdom Lodge which features some rather delightful flavours of Africa. 

 

One of our favourite rides in Magic Kingdom is Pirates of the Caribbean and we have of course watched the movie, so it goes without saying that we would have the book.  It has gone full circle starting as a ride, becoming a film and then once again a top attraction ride.

 

 

My third book is a vintage edition of Walt Disney World, the pictures are wonderful to look at seeing the attractions and resorts from when I first went, a great book to pick up and remember my girls and the fun that they had, running from one character and ride to another.

 

 

Number four is Disney Treasures, an amazing collection of memorabilia, another exciting book to dip in and out of with exciting pockets of added information.

 

 

 

My final choice is a book that is another great book that you can dip in and out of showing the art of animation full of wonderful illustrations. 

 

 

Five marvellous books to share with the family and remind us of previous adventures.

 

 

 

See you soon.

 

 

 

Crazy Granny

I woke this morning to a very dark and overcast  sky, I was sure that it would rain.

 

After a leisurely breakfast I decided it was now or never and proceeded to get the lawn mower out and yes I have managed to get the front and the back lawns done.  So far no rain, just shows you how wrong you can be about a dark sky. 

 

I have had a busy few days preparing for our holiday and can now report that we are ready to go.  All the paperwork is in order and I have checked it all twice.  The suitcases are out and everything laid out ready to be packed.

 

 

Fast passes and Disney dining reservations have been booked, so Mickey Mouse are you ready for two very excited little girls and a crazy Granny?

 

I have just wound some arran wool into manageable balls so that I can take a small project with me for the plane.   I still need to sort out a couple of books for some light holiday reading and a crossword or two, but other than that we are ready.  FLORIDA HERE WE COME!

 

 

I have caught up with all the house and garden jobs so now I intend to have a couple of hours sat in front of the stove.  I want to finish the granny square blanket ready for our new baby grandson.  I am on the last round.

 

 

I had rather hoped that the little people or fairy would come along and sew in all the ends, but alas that was not to be so I had quite the task sewing them all in.  A lesson learnt I think, sew the ends in as you go along.   Do you leave them to the end or do you sew as you go?

 

See you soon.