Last weekend I decided that I was going to catch up on reviewing some things. I decided that we would make fairy cakes and decorate them with the cake decorating things we had been sent. Needless to say we didn’t really have all the stuff: we were low on icing sugar and only had muffin cases, not fairy cake cases. We ploughed on. Then towards the end of the process it dawned on me that they were ice cream decorating things and not for cakes at all. Anyway they tasted very nice on our cakes and I have plenty left to try out on the ice cream, but we had no ice cream in the house, so that review will have to wait. Is it just me who does these things?
On Sunday it was my turn to take H and his friend to rugby training. Now I’ve been going for several months now and have done various things while the boys are training. I usually watch them for a bit, then retreat to the car to read, tweet, whatever. If I’m feeling good (and organised) I go for a run. This time I thought I would investigate the area round the pitches. It’s in an area I know pretty well, but I’d seen people walking dogs and there certainly seemed to be a bit of a walk to be done, so off I went. This is a view of the path which was very pleasant and I did wonder if it was once the avenue leading to a big house or something, given the parallel rows of trees. I pieced together some bits of local geography, but was left confused by the dog walkers. To be truthful only the oldest, most decrepit dog would have got enough walking in on that path because it was so short, running as it does between two residential roads.
This week the weather took a turn for the colder and the excitement started to build: H was waiting for the snow. First it was the frost and the ice that had H all excited. He was ‘skating’ to school. Less exciting was falling on his bottom when his legs went from beneath him. Then we had a little snow. He was off outside at 6.30 in the morning to try out a meccano digger he’d made in the little bit of snow that we’d had that day. These pictures were taken on the school run. The little bit of snow seemed to hang around the park and had to be run through on the way to school and back.
On Thursday every forecast said lots of snow and it started to fall that evening, but then stopped overnight. Friday morning saw a covering of snow, but not enough to cause any real traffic problems. There was much listening to local radio and trying to access websites, that had fallen over with the amount of visits from parents, across the area, trying to find out about school closures. Eventually a text came through saying that school would be open and the situation would be assessed at lunchtime, but that any absence would be authorised if parents didn’t feel it was safe to go in. We got ready for school. Then the snow started to fall again.
Mid morning we had a text to say that the school would shut after lunch. This seemed perfect for me: I’d got some work done in the morning and I was happy that H was going to have a chance to play in the snow in the afternoon. We headed over to our other local park which is well-known for its sledging slopes. It was a bit early for sledging as the snow was still coming down, but much fun was had until H got cold.
L has been checking for snow each day as well. He was happy as larry friday morning! The school texted at 6.16am! We have the same issue when making cakes – even when i make a special trip to the shops i always forget something!
Wow – 6.16am is pretty good notice. Wish ours had been earlier – I wasted a lot of time trying to tune the radio in and trying unsuccessfully to access websites.
Erica Price recently posted..Saturday is Caption Day: Making Snow Angels
they are good in that respect.
We ended up all having a snow day on Friday in the end which was rather nice. I have enjoyed the snow but I hope it goes soon as I would really like it to go back to normal now. Great photos, I love the last one!
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Nikki Thomas recently posted..It’s not what you say it’s the way that you say it
I’m glad that it’s not just me that goes in to review things full force… and then works out that they don’t have half the stuff for what they need. Looks to have been a great week and loving the snow pictures
Toddling Mad recently posted..Day 19 Project 365
The snow looks like a lot of fun. We didn’t get much here and it’s starting to melt now so we haven’t had the chance to play in it.
Red Rose Mummy recently posted..Saturday 19/1/2013 Floor Play (80/365)
I tend to review anhythign that needs cooking or baking… I love reviewing ready made cakes and biscuits but if I have to make them I know somethign would most probably go wrong and that would be abit unfair on the product, I hope you got chance to play out sledging today x
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sarahmumof3 recently posted..A snowy walk in the woods
Great contrast in the weather pictures you have capture, really tells the story
ohh lots of snow! you are lucky, looks like a good week x
emma wright recently posted..365 Project Week 3
The snow didn’t start here in Lincoln until close to the end of the school day so our girls were disappointed that they didn’t get a snow day!
Shell Louise recently posted..Photo Challenge 16 – Morning
What a lovely week! I love how the snow creeps in as the week ends!
Karin @ Cafe Bebe
Karin recently posted..Project 365 13-19 January
wow the park looks busy, hope you got to do some good sledging down the slopes!
mumsmoments recently posted..#project365 3/12
cakes…. ice cream hey it all tastes good in my book! that made me smile.
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i like your outdoors shots Erica and i can sense the fun the children had in the final photo. x
jenny paulin recently posted..My Week That Was 2013 #3 (Project 365)
That last photo is fab. Looks like everyone is having lots of fun.
Joanne Blunt recently posted..Project 365: Days 13 – 19
That looks like you’ve had lots of snow, and that its been a lot of fun! Love the photos of the bare trees surrounded by snow too.
I love that picture of the tree lined lane. Nothing I like more than a tree lined lane/road, well, except the beach, I love them too!
How do you get involved in reviewing stuff?
We would love to do some of that. And who made a rule to say that you couldn’t use them on cakes, bet they were delish!!
The Monkey Adventures recently posted..14-19/365
Getting offered things to review takes time. You can get opportunities through blogging networks like Britmums and Tots100. Once your blog is reasonably established: some months of regular posts, good interaction with readers, a google pagerank of 1 or more, etc., you could introduce your blog to some PR agencies.
Erica Price recently posted..Silent Sunday
Lovely pics. Oops on the cake decorating!! Snow looks fab fun. None in Ex really!
An Exeter Mum recently posted..Project 365, Week 3
looks like you had a fun week!
Who ever said ice cream decs were only ever for ice cream??? Be a rule breaker I have been since I first entered the kitchen
Beautiful snow pics too
Mari recently posted..Silent Sunday 20/01/2013
Your park looks so different in the snow but every bit as much fun. I bet they were all delighted when school shut to come out and play! Thanks for linking up
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Coombemill – Fiona recently posted..Silent Sunday / Project 52
Lots of lovely snow – hope it didn’t affect you badly. Great pictures.
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pinkoddy recently posted..Motivational Monday and Cookie Giveaway
Sledging is the best fun, just a pity that it has to be done in the cold!
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fivegoblogging recently posted..365project Week 3 2013
Lovely photos, and I will happily eat the cakes!love cake and ice cream!
Thisdayilove
thisdayilove – leyla recently posted..A snow day
It’s not just you. I get all excited about doing something then find I’ve not got everything I need too. I was hoping Spud’s school would close early but we had enough time when he finished at 3.15 for a bit of sledging
(popping over from Country Kids)
Much as I like snowy ones, my favourite is the Avenue on Sunday.
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Sue Tyler recently posted..#Project365 3/52
I’m totally with you on the review error. I plan all our menus in advance, but forget to write the ingredients on the shopping list. Chinese, darling…?
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Actually Mummy… recently posted..Why getting fresh air is important: 4/52
Look at all those people in the park! Enjoying the snow I bet!
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LauraCYMFT recently posted..Adventure #TheGallery
the cake decorating look very much like ours, unique and one of. they all seem to be enjoying the snow
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Elaine Livingstone recently posted..Project 365 24th January
looks like you had loads of fun in the snow and the cakes look yummy
The photos you take of the park are so gorgeous, lovely sunny path and then a snowy scene the next day. The shot of them sledging down the hill is brilliant; can’t wait until The Boy is old enough to take him to the park.
Thanks for linking up
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TheBoyandMe recently posted..The Perfect Hot Chocolate
The frosty field photo is stunning. What a delight
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