Hello everyone.
D and I have had a busy and fun-filled first week of the school holidays.
Last weekend, we went to a local garden centre and enjoyed a lovely cream tea. Hubby and I prefer a fruit scone, and D had a plain one.
Early in the week, D and I went into Birmingham City Centre for a little retail therapy and girlie day. We both had a great time and came home with several bags of goodies. We must do this more often together.
On Wednesday, D spent some time with a friend. They went bowling, which was followed shortly afterwards by a lovely meal.
Of course, no holiday would be complete without at least one of D's amazing cakes.
This one was a Red Velvet cake made using our new kitchen mixer. D is still thrilled with the new gadget, so we will be looking forward to even more baked goodies in the future!
It is only a few more weeks until our son's wedding, and while the happy couple is making their final preparations, I have been working on another cross-stitch. Although I am taking my time with it, I plan to have it finished and framed when they return from their honeymoon.
We have red velvet cake here, made by hubby, it will last most of the week unless the grandchildren come back again.
ReplyDeleteOur cake is almost gone now and it was very delicious. Our son and fiancee just happened to be passing by and dropped in to see us :-)
DeleteThat cake - how amazing that is. I bet it tasted even better than it looked too. And the cross stich is great!
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I would say that it was one of her best cakes to date. It was so moist and creamy too.
DeleteThe cross stitch is slow but I am enjoying it more than the last one. The pattern is much easier to follow and I can finish a small section at a time xx
Some fun activities to ease into the summer holidays, and of course, the week wouldn't be complete without a delicious cake, it looks amazing. How exciting to be on the countdown to your son's wedding, something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a holiday without one of D's cakes :-) She is making scones today
DeleteIt will be a special day for the wedding and we are really looking forward to it. A little sunshine on the day would be perfect!
That was a very pleasant start to the summer holidays. The sun certainly helps with relaxation.
ReplyDeleteAnd the sun is still shining today:-)
DeleteLooking forward to the rest of the holidays.
Well, the first week of the school summer break has zoomed by hasn't it!
ReplyDeleteThat Red Velvet cake looks delicious, and I'm sure D will be pleased to make some more cakes using the new kitchen mixer in the coming weeks.
Your sons wedding is getting close now, I like the cross-stitch you are doing.
Wishing you a good week ahead, I think we may have some sunshine :)
All the best Jan
We managed to get plenty of things done in that first week and D has had a fun time. She does love the new mixer. About a week and a half to the wedding - not that I'm counting down!
DeleteSlow and steady progress with the cross stitch this week.
Wishing you a good week ahead with plenty of sunshine x
I wish you all wonderful holidays.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks great...yes, fine cake has to be served with tea or coffee :-)))
Hug from Viola
Thank you Viola. Happy Summer days to you too.
DeleteThe cake was delicious with a cup of tea/coffee and I am looking forward to more cakes in the near future.
Have a great week xx
Sounds like you’ve had a lovely time. A cream tea at the garden center would be my favorite :) We have garden centers but they don’t come with cream teas more the pity :) The Red Velvet Cake looks incredible! I really like your cross-stitch too. Your stitches are perfect this will be a perfect gift. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. It was a good week here and that Red Velvet Cake was so good. I'm taking the cross stitch slowly so that I don't make mistakes. A little each day is just right for me. Wishing you a happy week too x
DeleteThank you my friend! I have just read about your blogging break and I wish you the most wonderful and happy time.
DeleteYou are certainly enjoying the school break! Goodness but that cake looks delicious! Here's to another relaxing and fun week ahead -
ReplyDeleteThank you. We are enjoying our holiday weeks very much. D was very pleased with the way her cake turned out. She loves baking in the kitchen.
DeleteHave a happy and relaxing week
Glad you have had a lovely first week of the holidays. The cake looks very tasty. Enjoy the sunshine:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosie. It has been a lovely few days so far with wall to wall sunshine. The cake was delicious but unfortunately it's all gone now until next time. Have a good week :-)
DeleteThat cake looks amazing. Does D take orders? :)
ReplyDeleteYou've enjoyed a lovely start to the holidays. Lets hope this sunny weather continues. Xx
Thank you, Jules.You made D very happy saying that you liked her cake. It's still sunny here but there is the chance of a few showers over the next few days. Hope it is still sunny where you are and you are also enjoying Summer x
DeleteI want a big bite of that cake....the low calorie bite mind you, lol. It looks yummy. The cross stitch is very sweet and will be a perfect after the honeymoon gift.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandy. Homemade cake is always calorie free here. We believe the making of said goodies balances the scales :-) Slowly working on the cross stitch but I'm pleased with it so far.
DeleteEnjoy your weekend.
A cream tea in these summer days is just what I love, but we're still trying to lose weight so no cream teas for me! Boo boo!
ReplyDeleteA happy and sunny day to you Chris. We don't have cream teas too often so we make the most when we can. No diets here as we are off on holiday straight after our son's wedding next week. I shall avoid the scales for a while I think.
DeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Can't wait to see wedding pictures!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the cake and cross stitch!
hugs
Donna
Thank you Donna from all of us in this small corner. It will be a special day on Thursday
DeleteTake care and have a good week xx