Mad About Pigs

My obsession came to the fore again today - PIGS!

Not just any old pigs........

PERCY PIGS

Now for any of you who haven't come across Percy Pig

it is a deliciously  fruity sweet, pink,

soft, gummy and a little stretchy

Mmmmmm

which are only available at Marks and Spencer http://www.marksandspencer.com/.

Percy Pigs seem to be the obsession of our family.

The problem we face is

the 240 mile round trip to get to the nearest M&S shop.

But today my lovely aunt came home with a multi pack of 8 bags

the next problem - there are 8 cousins in the family

one bag each!

But I have two children - that means two bags came home to my house : D

Percy's at the ready while doing homework - haha - (wishful thinking)

first day back to school and

NO homework

Don't they just look exceedingly tempting

Well you'll be shocked to discover

 in my attempt to introduce or remind you of the pleasure of

percy pigs

that my children ate them......

ALL

not one left!

How devastating was that - so if you also are stuck on an island (or somewhere else)

with your tongue watering at the thought

then that's exactly how I felt earlier.

So how do you make up for eating ALL your PERCY PIGS and not sharing?

That just about made up - thanks hunny!

Beginning with Blessings

It's easy to rush around getting caught up in the mundane things of everday life

and forget about the blessings in the little things.  

 I hope along the way to share with you some of the things

which make me smile and brighten up my days

(especially needful in these long dark winter days).

First thing to share is something which literally brightens things up

(but it doesn't last long, so had to be first)

some decorations on the christmas tree.

the tree is now safely back in the loft and though it was nice.....

I'm now so pleased with the extra space 

and even more pleased that the children put it away all by themselves - thanks guys.

What better way to brighten your day than a visit to Nana.  

It was a long time since I had taken pictures of her with the children, so I rectified that.

This trio certainly brighten up my day.

They are blessed to not only have grown up with Grandparents around,

but also have had their Great Grandmother who is 97 years old,

and has lots of amazing stories to share with them.

Where to start?

I've been thinking of blogging for a while now,

so with the start of a new year, what better time to start my blog.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

New Year Resolutions

I don't normally make any, but this year I've decided that I'd like to take more photos (at least one a day was my initial thought), a big challenge for a year!!!  So I've opted to do it for a month, to get me into the swing of things. 

At the beginning of each month I will make new lists or resolutions to do that month. 

As one who doesn't stick to things then this just might be a way for me to make some "improvements".