Time to relax.

 An unexpected early finish means my working week is now done and I am officially on leave until next  Thursday. Our Cornish friend and big B her dog arrive tomorrow and we have a lovely few days planned. 

 I have a few last minute bits to do in the morning and then I'll be done. Hubby has been a star this week and pretty much did all the pre Christmas stuff whilst I was working. I'm not quite feeling christmassy yet but am very much looking forward to a break. 

To those that pop by my blog from time to time, I thank you, I've been a bit of an erratic blogger this year and the content has not been great, mainly holidays. I'm hoping next year I will be more inspired !

i;m not sure I will blog now until the new year so I will take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy holiday/christmas.

Just living life!

 I can't believe it's almost Christmas. the year has sped by. I seem to have had hardly any time to update my poor neglected blog.  

The work/life balance this year has been a real struggle, temporary promotion and depleted teams mean I am working my socks off. By the end of the day I really don't feel like spending more time online.

I am hoping 2024 will be kinder and I can try and get back into some sort of flow, I really do love blogging!

For now i'll leave you with some pics from my life since my last post.

we met the brother and sister in law for a meal out

Boris came to stay , Rosie was very pleased.

we took Boris and Rosie out to Tyntesfield for a lovely frosty/foggy walk

We put the Christmas decorations up

I went to the tobacco factory to see Oliver twist, it was fab 

and another night out with friends

In amongst that Christmas socialising has also been ramped up with meals at friends houses and at ours. I am out again straight from work tonight, to say I am tired is an understatement, but as someone who is normally a hermit iv'e tried to say yes. I am so looking forward to a lie in and some quiet days!

A flying visit to Benidorm.

We did it, a quick family trip to Benidorm. I'm glad we went but am pretty sure I wont go back again There were some lovely parts but it is very much party central for young drunken brits!

The weather was glorious as was spending time as a family. We enjoyed good food, had good food and cocktails and did lots of walking. The cheap flight was also better than expected despite early starts on both outward and inward bound days.  Its certainly made me think about more weekend adventures abroad.

All in all a jolly good time was had by all.