Tonight's Dessert

 We had cottage pie for tea - nice but not worthy of a photograph.

I made a plain old ordinary swiss roll for desert. Just flour,eggs and sugar- nothing fancy-whip up a little cream and add some juicy strawberries and this is what you get.

Gone in 10 mins!!

Love Soojay xx

Ahhhhhhhhhh Teenagers!!

Mine have been well and truly lectured, not sure HOW much good it has done though. They had got into a very bad habit of staying up really late (mostly watching rubbish films on late night TV and facebook, they don't go out after 10pm and there is no where for them to go anyway). This led to them sleeping till very VERY late the next day. In one way, this is quite nice because its quiet here.....BUT Meg is diabetic and Dan on meds for nocturnal epilepsy and getting up at 4pm is not good ! Its messing up Meg's injections and I am worried that Dan might start "fitting" again.
So, last night they were only allowed to watch TV downstairs with us and EVERYthing had to be switched off when I went to bed at 11.30. They still slept in till lunch (they are teens after all!) And it meant we had a few hours peace in the morning - Derek and I  went to a nearby garden centre for breakfast and to buy a cane to support Derek's Sunflower( I have no idea where it came from) .
 Well this afternoon I have ranted most of the afternoon about them bickering- I WAS going to get them helping me in the garden but its been raining.
They are, at this moment, laying about in the living room watching Harry Potter AND WWE at the same time- I can hear them negotiating when to turn over. Horrible!! Anyway, after warning them the TV's, Laptops and any trips out will be taken away, they seem to have settled a bit.
Its almost tea time but , for once, I am not cooking , Derek is :D ...I am off to meet a friend for tea and a chat .

Love Soojay xxx

The boys are back

 And peace is shattered! 

I have been baking (to try and fill them up) 

The FABULOUS Debbie made these cupcakes for us at Debden a few weeks ago

 My Frosting tastes ok but it no where as pretty as hers.

Inside is a surprise Oreo.

They went down very well - I had to hide a few away for tomorrow!

Love Soojay xx

Decorating

 Megs Room- This is the smallest room in the house. We have tried all sorts of ways to furnish it. We bought her a high bed with a desk underneath it- It was a bit too high for me to change (being so short) but, worse than that, it wasn't easy to check on her in the night in case of hypo's - she has diabetes.
We bought a pretty metal framed bed- she jumped on it and bent the struts. Anyway over the years it has been dark pink and lemon yellow. It was well overdue to be decorated but she still wanted pink. There was photos of the "before" but she deleted them from my camera ( probably too ashamed of the writing on the wall and the torn paper). the radiator and skirting boards used to be purple - so needed a couple of coats.

 There is very little furniture in the room (to try and de clutter it) I also need to hang the photo frame and noticeboard. Curtains and bedding and storage boxes from next. Wallpaper, from B and Q.
Carpet from a lovely cheap online store that delivered the next day free of postage :)

Hopefully she will keep it tidy --------I doubt it though!

Love Soojay xxx

Harry potter 3D - WOW!

I Did not want to see it in 3D, I remember those glasses we got in comics when I was MUCH younger, I could never get on with them. You know the cardboard ones with one green and one red lens?

Being short sighted and wearing glasses anyway, I just couldn't see with them properly. I also could never see those "Magic " pictures that people raged about in the early 90's.  

Anyway , when we arrived at the cinema yesterday we managed to catch a slightly earlier showing than we had arranged ( cost a fortune, but I don't go that often so didn't think that much , except I am glad I don't get many chances as I can't afford it!). When we went though to hand in the tickets we were given flipping great big specs to wear. Wow. Wow. I loved it and now need a 3D TV!! The big specs are also quite good for hiding the odd tear too ;)

Love Soojay xxx

An Upate

 As its been so long! End of term is always manic at school. As well as behaviour/pastoral care , i also co ordinate all the Eco projects in the school and look after ( badly) the Eco blog. here is one of our year 10 (11 soon!) pupils filling up the new pond in the wildlife garden. We also have a bigger pond project under way in another part of the school. This little pond will also have a waterfall when it is finished.

 I took a few photos for the school blog of some of the flowers and plants in the garden.

There were lots of people leaving this year for various reasons. Unfortunately there were also redundancies.

One of my favourite teachers left this year and we took her out for a "goodbye" meal at the local pub.

 I went to two proms ( and danced the night away at both !) The photo above is of some of the year 13 students. Their prom was at the FAB Caister hall Hotel in Norwich.

 It was our Sports day and MOST of it was sunny ( chucked it down in the afternoon). i managed to get out to see the beginning( I missed it last year). We had cheerleaders ( my niece is the one on the far left with black plimsolls ) and an opening ceremony with mascots, flags and dancers....not like sports day used to be!! It looked SO much more fun and there was something for EVERYONE to do.

The year 11 prom seemed like Ages ago now! 

Quite a few of the pupils are coming back for sixth form next year which is nice.

In other news, day four of my holiday, I have definitely caught up on sleep :D . Managed to catch up with most of the laundry, hired a skip for sorting out the VERY overgrown ( mostly stinging nettles) garden. 

Have got everything (except new carpet- still need to do that) for redecorating Megs room next week.

Am slowly getting though all paperwork for College (Meg and Dan ) trips away (Nats) and normal boring stuff. I have been making loads of cards ( see other Blog)

Ohh off to see Harry Potter with a friend from work this afternoon and running a small craft class tomorrow afternoon for another friend and her children.

Derek and Dan are off to Wales for a few days on Sunday , So I shall get stuck into decorating (and enjoy a little quite;))

Love Soojay xx

A wonderful weekend

At Debden House this weekend. It went FAR too fast! This is the sight that greeted us when we arrived in the craft room. Even the water bottles were decorated beautifully. That big jar at the back is filled with gorgeous home made lemonade. There were adorable goody boxes and cupcakes to die for with an Oreo in the bottom of each one.

yummmmmmmmmm i can still taste them.

I am not going to talk about this beautiful cake.

Then on another beautifully decorated table were the sweets! This photograph doesn't do it any justice at all.
We had a rather large TV in the scrapping room so some stopped to watch rather noisey motor racing..they hid the remote so we couldn't mute it!

My work station...I did do SOME :)

Ann opening her Birthday Card

The fab Ginge

Sunday lunch..Nearly time to go home ..sob!

We had roast beef and then bread pud.

I can't believe I had to get my own brekki this morning AND wash up afterwards!

Better go unpack :(

Love Soojay xx

Missing in Action

Off To Debden House for the weekend with a group of wonderful friends to craft (possibly) and chat and have loads of fun.

Its been a manic week ( yet again) I have been to Yr 11 and Yr 13 Proms and we have also had our sports day - most of it out of the rain..when i get a min, i will upload some photos.

Bye for now

Love Soojay xxx

If Anyone reads this...........

.........................my friend's son is almost at the end of a John O'Groates to Lands End bike trip with three friends. They are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Care. Most of us know someone who has needed their support at sometime or other. My own dear Sis has three at the moment. It's a great cause.

If you have a few spare £'s their giving page is HERE

And you can read about their journey HERE Its almost over, as I type they are resting in Weston- Super- Mare.

Love Soojay xx

for Dad

for Cav

Meg's Prom

Wednesday was Prom night for Meg and her school friends. I am worn out from all the prep. It didn't help that I had to work till 3.30 and Meg needed to be at her friends house at 5.

I had to watch a you tube vid to see how to lace up the back of the dress.

THey had no idea that we had hired horses and a carriage to take them .

I LOVE this photo of Meg chatting to the girl . Their horses were used on lots of films including the new Pirates of the Caribbean film and she had met Johnny Depp. Meg was SO impressed!

She looked beautiful, even though she took off her lilac false nails and didn't get her hair up as we originally wanted to.

Driving behind i manage to get this shot( Derek was driving not me!)

Arrival at the Prom grounds.
Just before we left, a photo with Daniel.

She arrived home at midnight.

Love Soojay xx

Week End Catch up

Finally got to watch fight Club. Wasn't interested when it first came out as I thought it would just be violent ..and it is ..but ..a really good film and I dont mind watching Brad Pitt :D.

This is the weather this weekend! Most of the washing has had to be tumble dried :(.

I went out with some friends to watch performances by the Dove players and friends..very nice.

As usual the weekend has whizzed by too fast... I did manage to take part in some of the ATDML cyber crop challenges ( you need to read my other blog for that info).

Derek enjoyed his father's day :)

See you later!

Love Soojay xxx

Quick update

I have been listening to UB40..I do love them ..Not so much now Ali has left though.

I have been crying to Waterloo road this week ..really sad..I won't spoil it in case you are going to watch later.

Also cried to Glee this week. I LOVE Sue but instead of making me laugh as she usually does..she made me cry!

Just started reading this book..literally last night ..on about page 5 so its too early to comment.

Just finished reading this on my iPhone. Its one of three so I will download the others as i quite liked it. I wish i had a kindle though as the iPhone is a little small.

Took Meg for her interview at college this week ..went well and she is going for the day in a couple of weeks to see a bit more and spend the day with the class. Got to sort out her transport now.

Cooking sausage, mash and sweet red onion for tea tonight but still need to do the weekly menu.

Have been making cards most of the day today ( see other blog)..Am now on two card DT's :D ..good excuse to buy more stash ;)..Good job Derek doesn't read this!

Love Soojay xxx

Red Again

She has been nagging me to do the roots. "And make it redder please this time!" The only place to do this was outside as the dye is drippy . It looked like Sweeny Todd had been in the garden by the time we finished. Thankfully it all washed away without too much bleach on the patio.

She was happy with the result ( thankfully) ..Not too keen to sit and be photographed as she was getting ready to go to Norwich with her mates.

My fingernails are only slightly red today (yes I did wear gloves).

Love Soojay xxx

And Tonight We have Baked Spuds

With Prawns, salad and garlic bread. No salad or prawns for Dan though- he has tuna (no mayo) .

No dessert tonight, they can grab a yoghurt if they are still hungry after that !

How is it possible to be so tired when I have done so little!? I have not touched the ironing and have loads to do but just can't be bothered.

Dan stayed with a mate last night , so it was lovely and quiet here for most of the day - when he got home , he made up for it by winding up his sisters big time....sigh

Most medical appointments have been sorted , just got to arrange a new epileptic appoint for Dan and Nats as, although I made the appointment, they didn't and when we turned up, they didn't have one for us...Wouldn't have minded so much if they had said sorry!

Meg finally has an interview at college next week :) Unfortunately we are now without a Prom venue as the place they were holding it has closed down and the kids have lost over £800..The prom committee are looking else where and there are a few weeks to go , so cross your fingers.

Love Soojay xxx

Tonight's tea

uploaded the wrong way! ohh well desert is always better . Thanks to Paula for the fab strawberry recipe - everyone loved it and you can get it HERE.

The Lemon Chicken was found here ..I wont use dark soya sauce next time though. I like my sauce to look more lemony.

Love Soojay xxx

Half term

How is it possible to be so tired when I am on holiday!? This week is whizzing by and I still have so much to do. Of course I have spent far too much time on here!

I have still got ironing to do ( pffft!) and LOADS of paper work. Done most of the doc/med appointments :) Managed to make q few cards :D And order too many stamps!

Ohh and the dish washer has died ( not done too badly as I bought it 6 years ago from a fiend for £50). I do need to get another as the dishes are never ending when there are 5 adults in the house.

Right better get to those forms

Love Soojay xxx