Cookery Class

Hello everyone!  Thanks so much for the comments on my last post!

Today Leo and I went to our cookery group.  Leo goes to the creche while I do some cooking with other mummies (and one daddy!).  The group is run by a local initiative and is free, it runs for 6 weeks. We split into different groups to make different things and then at the end share what we've all made to take home.  The other people are all v nice and friendly.

We made Carrot and Coriander Soup, Chicken and Mushroom Pasties and Oat and Raisin Biscuits mmm.

I am also feeling very pleased with myself as I have mastered the treble stitch in crochet (complete crochet beginner!).  I must have looked a bit silly last night as I sat with my earphones in watching a you tube tutorial again and again with my wool and hook in hand!  Max didn't seem to notice as he was watching a film!

So here is the first round of what will hopefully be a cushion cover!

This week I have....

been working on a new project....here is a little peek! A patchwork quilt for my mum.....

.....Enjoying a coffee and homemade brownie with my lovely husband

 ....and taking in the scent of stocks on my kitchen table....mmm

Have a lovely weekend!

Almost up to date.....

Phew! Almost up to date.
Max had a break between temp jobs last week so it was lovely to spend some family time together.  We had little trips to The Botanic Gardens, Biggar, North Berwick and a visit to Gorgie City Farm.

 Botanic Gardens

 First ice cream in North Berwick....yummy!

 Having fun at the playpark in North Berwick with Daddy

 Checking out the cows at Gorgie Farm

Royal Wedding Party

This post is a bit late but wanted to upload some pics from our Royal Wedding Party.  We had a lovely day watching the wedding, watching our very own Prince (Leo) and Princess (Isabelle) playing and eating sausage rolls and Marjorie's fantastic chocolate biscuit cake...yum!

Where did April go?!

Oh dear, not blogged for a little while.  April was quite busy with family visiting and plenty of little projects here and there.
Leo enjoyed his first Easter and I made a little display.  I'm looking forward to these little traditions that we'll do each year now that we're a little family!

I've also managed to spend some time in our little garden and things are coming along nicely. I just love spring flowers.

Leo has also enjoyed going to the park!

Grow Your Own

Hopefully soon I will have some home grown produce!  Yesterday I had a trip to the garden centre and have bought my seed potatoes, shallot sets and radish seeds.  I also bought a new grow bag thing that will house the shallots.  I am also hoping to grow salad in hanging baskets, beans in pots and carrots!

A hint of Spring

I can't believe that it is March already though we have had a few days of spring-like weather.  Perfect for walks in the sunshine with the buggy.  The 1st of March also means that my little baby is now 7 months old!  He is growing up so fast.

I have been doing loads of sewing including cushion covers and bunting for my mum and bunting for our bedroom to carry on the pink spots theme.  I love the pom pom trim!