Reasons to Smile ~ June and July

I'm combining the months once again *shakes fist at laptop stealing children* I like a nice big cheerful post though so I guess it's not so bad. It may be a little long but i'll be keeping the writing to a minimum! I hope you've all had a good couple of months despite the weather and can also pick out some good things from June and July. 

JUNE

We had Sports day which A got into more than I thought he would. Both tried really hard and I thought the school made it the best sports day in a long time! I got a new bike in June for an absolute bargain and couldn't be happier! I've been on some family bike rides and have been out once on my own. Mr B and I enjoyed some quality time having a breakfast, shopping and going to Costa.

I had some lovely girl time with Midge chatting and doing some nail painting and earlier in the month we took A to his ENT appointment which went really well but I have a feeling he'll be getting an appointment soon for some grommets! Midge won a prize which she was over the moon with and I won some money betting on the footie! Finally in June, I booked a CBT appointment and I have that this month plus I got to catch up with my brother on his birthday, it was nice to hear from him,

JULY

July has been a good month actually. I got some new glasses after an eye test at the end of June, they're much nicer and I feel happier in them. We were all happy with the end of school, despite the crying Midge was okay after a while and ready for the long break. Part of the saying goodbye was giving teacher gifts which I made this year and was really happy with. I'm also really pleased that both children have wonderful teachers for next year- phew!

Also in July I took part in the Race for Life with my Mum and we raised just under £200 which we are so pleased with. Doing it 3 legged wasn't the best idea but we were the only ones doing it and were proud to do it all the way. I won a hotel stay in a twitter competition and we started the summer holidays with a great day out at the cinema and a big sleepover with the cousins. Speaking of cousins, I saw one of my cousins, Steph, at my parents house which was great because it has been a very long time! I'm hoping that the whole family can come together next year for a big family birthday party.

I hope everyone has had a good couple of months and that you're all enjoying the summer holidays! It's been a bit hit and miss with some bad weather and bickering but we have had some really nice days where we've had some good fun!

Cupcake Mumma

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Easter Holiday so Far

We're not even half way through and already we've done some fun holiday activities. There's been cookie baking and mixing marshmallow with rice crispies to make the most delicious crispie squares that are gluten free:

We found Easter eggs that mysteriously popped up on Easter Sunday outside our bedroom doors (which were soon devoured for breakfast!) It's okay it's Easter, I'm cool with eating chocolate on Easter morning. Christmas morning I find is also acceptable too...

We've seen the Grandparents and had a lovely roast dinner, Midge has been to the seaside to rock climb with her Auntie who is visiting from university for 3 weeks (yey!) and we've also squeezed in a friend coming to visit along with a trip to a soft play area with a fellow Mum and school friend.

Midge has had her little best buddy over again and next week we'll be meeting up with my (one and only) Mummy friend who has an adorable new baby for me to cuddle (and then hand back of course). I'm planning to build another indoor tent with the Little Ones and also do some marble painting, glop making and probably more baking!

Little A will more than likely be found on the sofa stuffing his face with whatever food he can find until further notice though..

Hope you're all having a fun Easter holiday!

CupcakeMumma