:: enjoying the swift decent into Autumn. Bright and breezy days with a definite nip in the air ::
:: very happy to see my Little People so content with life. It's been especially great to watch my two boys settle so smoothly into new places this autumn. I am so proud of them all. (gingerbread man baked by Little B at nursery this week) ::
:: devouring punnets of exceptionally ripe strawberries for very little money from the market. Savouring these last little tastes of late summer ::
:: cooking and sharing simple, comforting food with my family. I LOVE that we are lucky enough to all sit down to eat together each and every day ::
:: working through all the post-Yarndale stuff and attending some rather difficult meetings. I enjoyed my walk through the park to the Auction Mart though, the surrounding countryside looked glorious in the morning light ::
:: catching up with good friends. It was especially lovely to go and drink tea on my friends narrow boat the other afternoon, she has created such a cosy boaty home for herself and it's a pleasure to visit ::
:: getting back into the studio, and enjoying this mornings very lively knit n natter. Lots of lovely ladies, great coffee and some relaxed creativity. I love Fridays ::
:: treating Little B to a hot chocolate with all the trimmings. We have had an up and down week, but today he was a joy and his treat was well deserved ::
♥
This week has been GREAT. I continue to feel hugely relieved that I am back to my normal self again energy/mood wise. I have a ToNne of energy all of a sudden and it feels really, really good. I have been busy this week too, going to meetings, visiting friends, writing, crocheting, cooking, parenting.
I still have one last Yarndale story to write up, but that will happen early next week. It's my Birthday tomorrow, forty-five I'll be. How the years are flitting by. We are going away for a mini break this weekend, heading west to Arnside to spend a night at the youth hostel again, and I absolutely cannot wait. See you Monday, have a great weekend!
♥
Magnifique !
Posted by: Nanou | October 13, 2013 at 05:21 PM
A very Happy Birthday Lucy! I turned 40 this year, and I have been sad about getting older. But seeing your exuberance for life and all that comes with it, gives me hope. Thanks for your beautiful blog.
Sapna
Posted by: Sapna | October 13, 2013 at 05:19 PM
Happy birthday Lucy!
Have a nice w.e.!
Isabella from Italy!!!
Posted by: Isabella | October 13, 2013 at 02:29 PM
Happy birthday...I have been reading your blog for sometime but have never posted. Just always loved the colors and the creativity you put about you and your family. I hope you had an amazing weekend, i did. ...my birthday is today 13th
Posted by: ang watson | October 13, 2013 at 02:28 PM
Hartelijk gefeliciteerd Lucy !!!
(Happy Birthday Lucy, in Dutch)
Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: Liesbeth Houtman | October 13, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Happy belated Birthday Lucy! Thank you for your lovely blog and sharing all your crochetness with all of us! Blessings..
Posted by: Brenda B. | October 13, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Lucy, tanti auguri a te... Baci from Italy
Posted by: tonia | October 13, 2013 at 10:59 AM
Happy birthday dear!!
Have a great day!!
Lluisa xx
Posted by: Lluisa | October 13, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Happy birthday Lucy
I hope you day is full of birthday hugs and kisses!🎉🎁🎉
Posted by: Jody | October 13, 2013 at 09:46 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY have a great Birthday weekend,
Much Love Cath x
Posted by: Catherine Lawrence | October 13, 2013 at 08:50 AM
Happy birthday Lucy! I was 44 on the 1st of October. A great age I think. Enjoy your day. X
Posted by: Wendy Willis | October 13, 2013 at 08:31 AM
Have a lovely birthday. Mine on Thursday. Perhaps that's why we love Autumn..... Left over excitement from childhood!
Posted by: Linda | October 13, 2013 at 07:50 AM
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Hope your birthday weekend is blessed! Would loved to have been at Yarndale this year; perhaps next year. :-)
Posted by: Elaine Davis | October 13, 2013 at 06:10 AM
Life sounds good! And living on a houseboat - how interesting. That hot chocolate is over the top! Happy Birthday - we celebrated my daughter's birthday today - only one year for her.
Posted by: Katie | October 13, 2013 at 02:17 AM
What a wonderful post - enjoy your birthday and may you have a wonderful year! Thank you for sharing yourself with us (and you're awesome, colorful pictures!!!). ~~T
Posted by: Tricia | October 13, 2013 at 12:30 AM
Happy birthday - hope it's the best of times!
Posted by: Meredithe | October 13, 2013 at 12:30 AM
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, you don't look a day over 35!! Enjoy your weekend away...my dear old dad used to say it's always a holiday when you get to see new wallpapers ;)
Posted by: Chickie | October 12, 2013 at 11:37 PM
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday lovely Lucy!
Happy birthday to you!
Hip, hip, hooray!!!
Enjoy your day and weekend! My 45th is just around the corner too!
Aren't we so lucky to living such a special time?
Love to you lots and lots
Stela xxxooo
Posted by: Stela Matthews | October 12, 2013 at 11:31 PM
Hope you have a very happy hooky Birthday and get plenty of treats - cake, yarn & Birthday hugs.
Posted by: Jessica | October 12, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Happy Birthday! Have a great weekend
Posted by: Zorana | October 12, 2013 at 10:44 PM
Happy Birthday! I hope you're enjoying your bday weekend.
Posted by: Marei Montalvo | October 12, 2013 at 10:27 PM
Happy Birthday, sending you all the happiness you give to others :)
Posted by: Pamela | October 12, 2013 at 09:48 PM
Buon compleanno,cara Lucy!
That's of course -- Happy birthday dear Lucy!-- from Italy! The day is nearly over but I hope you enjoyed it with your family.
Pleased that we share the same age!
Posted by: Annalisa | October 12, 2013 at 09:48 PM
HaPpY HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!! Yes.. where have the years gone, I wonder that a-l-l the time! Have a great one, and look forward to the next post. It's fall festival time here, so it's apple and pumpkin picking, hay rides, cider and candy apples...
Posted by: Angela-Southern U.S.A. | October 12, 2013 at 09:34 PM
Welcome to the 45 club. Happy birthday, have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Jo | October 12, 2013 at 09:16 PM