Greener with the scenery

Last weekend we drove up to Leicestershire to stay with my family and go to a Christening. Not just any Christening, but one where I became Godmother to the daughter of one of my best friends. Very proud and grown up moment!

Harry and I enjoyed some chill out time too which was well needed. We walked my parent's dog Boo across the fields, she hopped through the long wet grass and chased after us when she realised we had walked too far ahead.

I rocked my Hunter wellies that are 14 years old! They're rather tatty... the right one is actually duct taped up on the back of the calf and they haven't got much grip but they are so bloody comfy, I can't bring myself to get rid of them. Maybe I'll treat myself to some new ones for the big Three Ohh next year. 

We popped down to Foxton Locks on the way home from watching my little bro play Rugby... I've been a million times but I love it there, we sat outside with a little shandy, listened to the boats chug along and the watched sun go down. 

I love the Leicestershire countryside... don't get me wrong I adore living by the sea but coming back to the miles of green fields, smell of farmyards and lovely places like Foxton so close by I'm always really happy to be home. 

                                          

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Annual Leave Love

It took 3 alarms this morning for me to wake from my coma like state... I then realised that after 9 lovely days off, I had to go back to work today.

So what did I get up to during that much needed time off I hear you cry...

Strong Island Primary Exhibition

I'd entered a few photographs so was really pleased to see them displayed!

Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Sailor fun with Jules 

'Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag...'

Jubilee fun back home in Leicestershire

Meeting Boo the cutest puppy in the world - Totally in love with her

Walks along the seafront and an Ikea trip

Finally some frames for these lovely posters

Annual leave. Done.

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Snippets of life through Instagram

I can't believe it's April already. Where did March go?!

The weather here has been beautiful for the last week or so. Highs of 23 degrees in March are usually laughed at but not this year. Southsea common became a haze of BBQ smoke, the beach was busy and people were out in force just lapping up the unseasonal amazing weather.

My toes had a fresh coat of polish for their first 2012 outing! 

Some friends of ours had a BBQ up at their lovely cottage in the countryside. Us girls cooed over 8 week old baby Monty and chatted away in the sunshine, whilst the boys played Rugby and other games including Archery. (Which may I add I had a go at and beat them all. HA!) Captain the dog was looking a bit left out so I played fetch with him for a while and sneakily fed him a few scraps from lunch. I'm a sucker for those puppy dog eyes...

Captain

On Wednesday, Haz and I went for a midweek bite to eat. After stuffing ourselves at one of our favourite bar/restaurants, we decided a nice long walk home along the seafront was in order. A walk and a quick unscheduled stop at the arcades! The 2p and 10p machines entertained us for quite a while. We're both big kids really, such a funny end to the day.

I hope the weather was as nice where you were. What did you get up to?
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Busy Goosey Bee

The last few weeks have been busy with trips to see my lovely mum, running a stall at my first craft fair and work amongst other things, so blogging has taken the back seat for a while.

This weekend has been beautiful in most of the UK. A lovely little heatwave for the time of year. Windows open when driving, french doors open at home and going out with just a cardi. No coat, Amazing! Living on the south coast is great, in 2 minutes I can be at the beach or on the common. Today I took advantage of this so me and the dog went for a walk... Ozzy is a Cocker spaniel cross with err we don't know and belongs to Harry's mum.

We had a nice little adventure across the common, down the seafront and then we stopped for afternoon tea at the Castle cafe. I documented some of it on Instagram...You can follow me on there @lucygooseyb

As if butter wouldn't melt. 

War Memorial, Southsea Common

South Parade Pier, Southsea

Yummy scone and a cuppa... 

Ozzy wanted in on the scone action...

Hope you had a lovely weekend and it was sunny where you were!

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