Half term fun: Oxford

Yesterday we had a day out to Oxford by train which was really nice. Even more so as it was a sunny day and we met up with Sam, Orla and Freya at the natural history museum which we hadn't been to before.  Since D is very into Harry potter at the moment he was thrilled to find a wand shop so we went in and, just like in the film, went to the man at the desk and asked to see their selection of wands.  We opted for the cheap version.  But he's very happy with it.  I took lots of photos at the museum.  We hope to go back in the summer.  

Painting

Using the acrylics again. This one is to go with the paint colour in the loo! 

New glasses for Dylan!

Yesterday was a massive day in Dylan's life - the day he got glasses. He loves them which is fortunate. 

We also had a great day out at Bucklebury Farm Park near Newbury and saw sheep, reindeer and goats amongst other animals.   Got back to delicious garlic chicken dinner. 

Another painting!

This time I've used acrylics and am pleased with the effects. 

Ps4

J is hugely impressed today as his new playstation 4 has arrived.  Own money saved up :).   Tonight we have been looking at it and setting up online gaming and I've been feeling very good about my uni tutorial in which she said I am very organised :).  Feeling good now.  And it's half term now. Yay !! 

Photography course!

Yay! Another resolution done. I've gone and booked myself on a digital photography course next month :) 

Good weekend

This weekend it's been just me and the boys and we have packed in quite a lot!

Early morning wet and rainy 10k yesterday with Jo.  Up onto Yateley common towards minley barracks and then back home again. Nice to be amongst the trees and dodging puddles. All in the name of training for our half marathon which is in 6 weeks' time. 

Today I've got all art and crafty. Made a Harry potter sorting hat out if mod roc this morning followed by an oil painting in the style of a New Order album cover and then finished an essay plan, cooked dinner and baked a cake to take to work tomorrow. 

Feels like a nice weekend. The house is tidy the washing done and the school things all ready for the morning.  I'm looking forward to some lighter mornings and getting some time to run before work now.  Tonight it didn't get dark until about 4:45pm :)