Hi lovelies!
I'm officially back from my 'blogging break'. I really hate saying that, as I'm not actually sure what qualifies for a break anymore.. but I think this has been the longest time period where I haven't blogged & I've missed it. I thought I better start with an update post (number 150!) from this past month as I feel like so much has happened..
As this weather has been so beautiful recently, I've been spending more & more time in our garden. My plants however are not loving it so much.. my strawberry plant in particular! But I have been loving growing my own vegetables & fruit in our garden this Summer. Our onions are currently flourishing & the lettuces we grew were so successful. I've got another post on the sidelines about falling in love with my garden this summer which should hopefully be published in the next few weeks.
James' brother Alex celebrated his 22nd birthday at the beginning of July. Our present to him was a day out to Brighton to do an Escape Room. I completed my first escape room at the beginning of June with the girls & loved it so much, I thought it would be the perfect present for Alex. We completed the room in 58 minutes
That evening we headed to Valerie & Barrie's for a Murder Mystery night. I'd never done one before so wasn't sure how it all worked, but it was really good fun. We each got sent our characters a week or so before, so we knew a bit about them & how to dress & act at dinner. The game also comes with a tape & you follow a script to find out who committed the crime. I was Lady Shippe, the widow of Lord Shippe & James was the local vicar who was into drinking & gambling! We thought we would find out the murderer quite early on, but it kept us guessing right till the end. I'd highly recommend taking part in one if you haven't before!
Oh & I held my annual Summer BBQ, which was amazing as ever! It always feels like the day goes so quick, what with all the planning & preparation, but it's always so much fun. I love getting everyone together & playing games as the sun sets. We had the most amazing weather as well.
James & I headed up to Bristol for Matt & Alice's wedding. James was an usher for Matt, so we attended the rehearsal on the Friday evening before the big event on Saturday. It was so much fun meeting all their friends & family & getting to celebrate the day with them.
& finally, at the end of July, we went to Quimper in France for a week with James' family. It was a week full of exploring, socialising & relaxation. The accommodation came with a private pool, which was so nice, as the weather was just as hot as England at the time.
So I think that's about it! I'm currently working my second to last shift before 9 days off from work & I couldn't be more excited. I'm planning on doing a Summer / Autumn clean (is that a thing?) in our house & organising a few days out with my girls but otherwise, I haven't got much on, just going to make the most of the last of the Summer if the weather co-operates!
I'd love to hear if you've been anywhere nice this year? Or still have any holidays coming up? : )
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Ooh sounds like you've had a fab summer! I know what you mean about spending more time in the garden this year, I don't ever think I'd spent as much time outside before! :') Escape rooms are the best, but I'm yet to try a Murder Mystery event - with the dressing up and 'whodunnit' elements involved, it sounds right up my street!I hope you really enoy your time away from work - I'm sadly not away anywhere else this year, but the turn in the weather has got me planning next years trip away!
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This is the sweetest post lovely babe, it was so uplifting to hear all about the happy things you've done lately and I loved reading about each and every one :) It's hard to know what a "blogging break" is these days isn't it? I often find myself away for two weeks or so between each post now, time just goes so fast! Your gorgeous garden sounds like an absolute dream girlie, your fruit and vegetables all sound to die for! Can't wait to read your post about your garden! ♥︎ An Escape Room is such a fabulous idea for a birthday present, so glad you guys enjoyed it. And ahh, Nandos! I honestly seem to be addicted at the moment, I can't stop thinking about the sunset burger. So good! I really hope you enjoyed your time off work lovely lady, so well deserved! ♥︎ xxxx
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