The Things That Make You Giggle...

Before you read this post let me say a huge thank you for all your kind words for Ashleigh and the family.

She has had numerous hugs (gentle ones), all sent from you and I can't thank you enough.

So I'm sending you all huge hugs back.
(Big bear hug ones to say thank you.)

On to the actual post!

Such a simple thing as trying on hubbies motorbike helmet;

Made us all giggle like silly things.

Ash, completely fogged up!

You know what they say?

Thats better!

Simple things, please simple minds.

And now my Top Gun Pose!

But at least these simple minds are very happy!

And to see a beaming smile on Ashleigh's face after the week she's had was worth its weight in gold.

X x

Home Safe And Sound...

Thank you so much for all your concern.

Ashleigh is now home safe and sound after quite a traumatic day.

We arrived at the hospital early in the morning but didn't actually see her going to theatre until after 2pm.

She was very brave as I gave her kiss, told her I loved her and watched as she was wheeled off to theatre.

Even then she was making the nurses laugh as she said she felt like Aladdin on his magic carpet as she sat bolt upright crossed legged being wheeled away.

After what seemed like a lifetime (2 hour 45 mins) she was returned to the heart ward as she came around more.

It transpired that they had trouble getting the wire through the artery in her groin and as she had to be awake for the procedure they had to stop for a short time as she was in tears. Which means it must have been painful as she is a tough cookie is my Ashleigh. 

Finally they were able to get the wire in and got her heart almost to the level her palpitations get to, which is well over 280bpm.

The fault was found and they were able to burn and correct it.

She spent 2 hours flat on her back and 2 hours sat in bed before finally being allowed home at around 10.30 last night.

Even in hospital you can't keep a teenager off her phone! 

I must admit she looked awful when we came away, worse them she looked when she first came round.

But thankfully she is now looking much better.

Other than a very tight chest and a sore leg that is.

No school until Monday now, just lots of rest and mommy love 

X x

Say A Little Prayer For Ash..

Today my little girl goes in for her heart operation.

And she is terrified poor thing.

 

I can't do it for her as much as I want too.

And I am acting all confident and like a pillar of strength.

Yet inside I am quivering like a jelly!

Hopefully, all will go well and she will be home asap.

X x 

And Finally An Update!

So sorry to have been  awol but life has just been hectic!

So firstly I must update you on the long awaited news.

Well................

I think the picture says it much better than words can;

Notice the sparkly ring?

Yes we had a proposal in the family!

The happy couple.

Shaun propposed to Kassie on 6th October.

Can you tell they were very happy?

Many giggles were heard.

And much smiling done.

She was so so happy.

Shaun chose the ring himself.

And very lovely it was too.

Many tears, all of joy I might add were shed.

The look of shock on Kassie's face, bless.

He even came and asked for our permission to ask for her hand in marriage the Sunday prior.

(So lovely)

The two sets of families.

We shan't be having wedding for a few years as they are just in the process of buying a property.

My two beautiful girls.

And the family photo.

I still don't think she has come down from cloud 9 yet, bless her.

X x

A Family Affair.

After reading the title back I'm not sure if it sounds dodgy!

However the reason today has been a family affair is quite simple that both the girls and I, along with my eldest's boyfriend held a stall at the craft fair at my youngest daughters school.

It was really to help Kassie as she has never done one so we all came along for moral support.

Bless she did quite well, with takings of over £60 after the stall payment was taken out.

I made £20 on different bits and bobs too.

(It all adds up in my van  fund!)

We are all off out later and with a bit of luck I will have some news to share.

So excited I'm bursting!!

X x

And The Cats Out Of The Bag.......

Not a real one!

I refer to my feline inspired top.

Top - Jumble sale
Cardy - M&S
Jeans - ASOS

A bargain from the jumble sale a while ago.

I wasn't sure I would be able to carry it off.

But I really love it!

Shoes - Debenhams

And it goes "purr-fectly" with the shoes.

(Sorry, it had to be done!)

I have had an incredibly busy week along with a painful back I must admit to not having felt like blogging, reading or anything to be honest.

So apologies, I will be catching up with all your blogs soon

X x

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly...

I don't know if it was just me but last week flew by.

I can't believe its Monday already.

Here are the high and low lights of last week;

The Good

Baby Max coming out of hospital

Well he can't be that beautiful and not make another appearance can he?!

A fab night out

A good night with good company.

(Any excuse to dress up!)

The Bad

The Weather

Well it couldn't not feature to be honest.

The Ugly

A painful back

I truly feel for anyone who suffers continually with back pain because this week has been awful.

Hope your week was a good one and this one is too.

X x