Weekly Wisdom

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The Saturday Update

It's been non-stop this week. Work has been very busy. Nico has had various work things this week so I people watched over coffee with Isabella on Monday and took her to work with me yesterday.

Now that she's walking, she's like a clockwork toy circling the living room every day.

Creative projects are on hold until I get on top of chores, work, and other bits and bobs, but they are in the pipeline.

The weather was gorgeous yesterday, in my free lesson at work I took Isabella for ice cream and a swing in the park. It was the highlight of my week so far.

Hopefully the weather will stay nice as we are going to the shooting festival in Schneverdingen today and hoping to crack out the new paddling pool tomorrow.

Garden Corner: Veg Patch Update

Since we harvested and enjoyed the spinach and radishes, Nico used the space to get his tomato plants outdoors. They look brilliant.

At the far end, the carrots are slowly coming on.

The heat got to the cucumbers but we've got more lettuce and spinach planted.

We also discovered strawberries growing amongst the flowers which are ripening quickly in this summery weather.

Summer Manifesto

June marks the start of Summer and to get in the spirit, here are some things I want to do to enjoy this season:

1. Grill fish on the BBQ
2. Watch Isabella play in the garden.
3. Try three mocktails.
4. Visit the animals with the family.
5. Make and eat fruit salads.
6. Read more.
7. Drink mint tea.
8. Listen to more music.
9. Make time for pedicures.
10. Wear more dresses.

Currently...

...planning our first children's birthday party.
...preparing for Ristedt with my class.
...working long and hard.
...forgetting to set my alarm! Oops!
...enjoying the warmer weather.
...appreciating all I have.
...drinking raspberry pop.
...ordering fancy outfits for weddings and balls this summer.
...laughing at Isabella's new expressions.
...feeling proud of our feline baby and his outdoor exploits.
...looking forward to dad's visit.
...hoping for a long summer.

June Goals

Here's what I want to do this month:

• plan and have a first birthday party
• take a family photo
• plan and go on a four day class trip
• sew a dress
• research a memory box system

Make It Monday - June birthday cards

I liked the May birthday cards so much that I used the same idea this month. I decided to experiment with colour more.

The pink and blue play really well on the cream card and I'm really pleased with the contrast number one for our girl's first birthday this month. (Where did that go??)

I'm thinking of experimenting with shape more next month if I can get hold of a different shape cutter.