How did that happen?? Sorry for being MIA. I just needed a little time to re group myself and work out a few things. As much as I would have liked to stay in bed and pull the duvet over my head for a few days when you've got kids (and dogs!!) you have to just Get On With It!!
So quick round up of a few things.
It's suddenly become winter so that means soup. I had a few leeks and half a bunch of celery lurking in the bottom fridge drawer so they were chopped up with a token carrot, added to some veg stock, simmered then blitzed to become Leek and Celery soup. Even the Teenager declared it delicious served with a wee spot of crème fraiche!
My latest frugal find in the supermarket. This pack made 3 meals for me. First meal simply fried in a little butter, second was baked with spinach and then lastly it was fishcakes. Very nice!
I've also discovered that I have a Lidl within walking distance :-) I've been testing the quality of their meat (it's all Scottish!!), fruit and veg. So far I'm impressed with quality and obviously the price.
3 more kilts (ladies ones) were treated to the boil wash treatment and felted ready for use in The Tartan Tower. I still haven't set up a proper sewing area so that's a priority.
I've been having a smashing time in the kitchen. Ugly tiles are now removed so the walls are ready for re plastering. I don't have a date for that yet so I'm cooking in a half madeover kitchen *rolls eyes*
Yesterday was my dad's 70th birthday. All he wanted was his family together for the day so we pulled that off for him. For the first time in many years all 6 grandchildren (ages 26 to 13) were together in one place. He was a happy Grampa :-)
And finally a rare pic of me and my 3 boys. I also got a rare pic of me and OH with all our 5 kids. Precious!!
So good to hear your news. Love those tartans! That "use-it-up" soup sounds really good. And how fabulous to get family pictures. They will be a treasure in years to come.
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