Just enough light for the step I'm on: What a busy weekend!

Ben's beautiful cake made by Laura of Crowthorne Cakes.

What a busy weekend!

On Friday we celebrated Ben's 18th birthday - in style with afternoon tea at our house. It was really lovely and amazing to think how quickly the last 18 years have gone. I am now the parent of 3 adult children - wow! How ever did that happen?

This beautiful cake was made by Laura of Crowthorne Cakes . She did such a excellent job . Not only was it beautiful but it was also very very yummy. I highly recommend her for all your cakey needs!

I think afternoon tea is the way to go

Afternoon tea at home

for parties of the future.

On Saturday Paul had booked a wonderful day in London for the 2 of us. We went to see La Boheme at the Royal Opera House which was wonderful. I am still working on loving Opera but this was fantastic, although very sad. I can see why people love it. I have included a couple of publicity shots in these photos.

La Boheme

A window of photos

Ben lighting 18 candles

After the opera we went on to have afternnon tea in Park Lane. It was yummy - a perfect combination of lovely food in a pretty setting with beautiful harp music. I think I did disappoint the staff by asking for coffee rather than try their amazing list of teas!

We met up with Chloe at Waterloo after her revision day and travelled back catching up on her weeks news very overshadowed by the chaotic mess of her new job placement. She will now hear this Friday after they have remarked all 7,000 papers!

We are really hoping that she will stay in South Thames.

At home we were met by Josh and Debs who had arrived during the afternoon. I loved going to bed with all my chicks and their partners in the nest!

Paul - wishing he could eat his sandwiches

On Sunday we had a family party which was really lovely. I love seeing the cousins together - we were just missing Nell and Lila. It is becoming a very rare event when we manage to be altogether. We only managed it for breakfast one day at Christmas! We are becoming quite a crowd now that they have partners too! How much Mum and Dad would have loved to see them altogether. It is at celebrations that I miss them most!

Sorry the photos are a bit chaotic but once on the page they don't like moving!

This week is a hospital week.(after a recovery day today) I have a huge lot of blood tests tomorrow to check everything! Well almost! Then results of blood tests in a telephone consultation - hopefully and an appointment in the renal clinic. I have had 2 weeks wihtout eppo now - so we will see what the results show.

Yummy sandwiches - except the fish ones!

The rest of the week is tutoring, mothers day flowers, coffee with friends and bible study. I have missed my ladies having had 2 weeks without bible study.

I am delighted to see the sunshine - time to plant seeds me thinks! Spring is on its way.