Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Some Lovely Things

 I had hoped to pop by sooner but I was floored by a vicious virus in late November, which required two emergency hospital visits before Christmas (signs of either a stroke or heart attack) and from which I haven't as yet fully recovered.  So much so I have engaged the help of the nutritionist that I have worked with these past six years.  I'm currently dealing with ongoing persistent viral reactivation and horrendous GI issues but I'm hopeful with a few minor diet tweaks and a change in supplement regime things should hopefully settle.  

Without further ado here are the lovely things from the past few months:



After years of making St Nicholas biscuits I finally bought a proper biscuit cooker and not only did they taste lovely they looked lovely.



You're never too old to make a den.



Mum H made a lovely sofa quilt out of some of Dad H's old shirts complete with squares of cat fabric and edged in the signature black and red associated with his motorbikes.  Poppy declared it 'her' quilt and who was I to argue.  I will take a proper photo of the quilt as it really is lovely.



Our third granddaughter Everlie Elba was born on the 19th December so another birthday to add to the December list ❤️




Pip was 16 on the 23rd and she had another fun day with her best friend Beth.  Thanks be to God I was manageably well enough to drive them to a local retail park.  They had a lovely time shopping and chatting.



Mary with Everlie



Ottilie with Everlie


 

Watching the Liverpool football match on Boxing Day with Pip, thankfully they won!


A cafe trip with Dave and Pip on the 2nd January, our first trip out since Pip's birthday on the 23rd.  I was able to buy Ollie's birthday presents in the sales ๐Ÿ˜Š. He loves all things soft and fluffy so i bought him a pair of fleece pyjamas and an oversized 'oodie' that resembles teddy bear features.  His hood has ears and a cute face ❤️

I'm hoping that 2025 will be the year that I return to regular blog posts.  I've ditched the distraction of Instagram and I don't bother with twitter or facebook, so it's looking hopeful.

All good wishes to you x 





14 comments:

Angela said...

Happy New Year, may it be filled with live, joy, peace and many unexpected blessings ❤️๐Ÿ™

Sandra Ann said...

Thanks Angela

Kezzie said...

Lovely to read of your adventures and misadventures! I'm so sorry to hear you have been floored by yet another illness and do hope that there is a resolution for it. I love the Saint Nicholas biscuits so jolly!
I love that Pop made a den!
Always nice to be able to get pressies in a sale! Hopeyou are able to return to regular blogging! Xx

Anonymous said...

Sending love and hoping that 2025 is a really magnificent year for you all
Siobhan x

Sandra Ann said...

Thanks Kezzie

Sandra Ann said...

Thanks Siobhan. How are you doing? Xx

doe said...

Hello San, It's wonderful to see Pip's beautiful smiling face, sweet Poppy and the gorgeous granddaughters :) It's been a busy time for you with the holiday and holiday birthdays! And also dealing with health issues. The emergency hospital visits sound scary and I'm so glad you are doing better now. Your biscuits look delish and I love the cookie cutter. We finished our panettone and Christmas cookies and I was feeling disappointed about it all when I received a text today from a friend saying she had a stollen for me and when could she drop it off . . ? So we're in business again with a holiday cake :) Siobhan was in NYC with her son and daughter and we were able to meet! That was very fun and nice. I really have loads to post about and will probably do so in a marathon stretch next week. This weekend Greg and I will check on the house. I send you lots of love and I wonder if you are knitting socks? I miss trying to do a pair each month . . Lots of love! xoxo, Dorina

Eva said...

I posted two comments here, but they must have gone lost. Did you get them?

Sandra Ann said...

Yep knitting socks and wow just lovely that you got to meet Siobhan xxx

Sandra Ann said...

No posts as yet Eva ๐Ÿค”

elli said...

So lovely to see a post here, San! (And thanks too so much for dropping a comment at my IG — I so appreciate being able to keep in touch with interweb friends xox) … I am still keeping up with the blog as best I can given varying health challenges and I know you understand all too well! Will be pleased to keep reading along here as you are able to share. Heartfelt congratulations on the new baby in the family. How very lovely๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Eva said...

Let's see if I remember what I had written :). I think I asked what a biscuit cooker is. The cookies look very pretty. And then I thought that all my kids also liked forts and Flora probably still would build one. And Poppy looks so cute! Leo does not care about soft surfaces at all. He prefers dark places, no matter how hard. Congratulations to your new granddaughter! Did all go well? Mary looks so big holding her new sister. It looks like Beth and Pip had a wonderful day. Happy birthday to the two of you. How old is Ollie now? So good to read about your happenings here again.

Shirley - Under An English Sky Blog said...

I'm sorry to hear that you have been unwell but glad that you are on the mend. Lovely to see you posting again :)

Kezzie said...

Hope you are OK San, thank you for your comment. Xx