A special gift

My mother and dearest friend turned 60 last week

Lynn, you are the love of my life and the person I am most like. I love you more than words and am so blessed to be your daughter

My gift to you, a hamper full of hand made treasures and love

Love

Your Natalie xx

11/52

"A portrait of A & J, once a week, every week, in 2013."

J - You were so happy to dress up as slinky dog for your grandma's 60th party, you danced, played and ate party food all night. 

A- You always have time for me even when your cousins are around. We snatched a few minutes together before you needed to go and dance with your grandma

Natalie

Gratefulness

A few years ago I read a book about gratefulness, it talked about how, if you focus on things you are gratefullyfor it makes dealing with life's pressures and hardships much easier

I now most days think about what I am grateful for and I wanted to share with you today how I am feeling, I hope you can join in to and tell me what you are grateful for, the wonderful part is that it can be anything at all, from the smallest gesture of a stranger smiling as you cross in the street to your children helping you put the socks away

Today I am grateful for:

My brilliant little car and it's heated seats keeping me warm on my drive home from work at midnight

My ugg boots for meaning I can wear shoes as comfy as my slippers while cycling the boys to school

Too many oranges in the fruit bowl so I could make myself a fresh orange juice this morning

My body for being so amazing, it has allowed me to have both my beautiful and amazing boys, been strong when I was ill and everyday lets me do all the things I need to do

Here is hoping you all have a happy and grateful day

Take care, Natalie xx