Happy Easter

So having decorated the kitchen it was time to smarten up the garden.   With the glorious weather the garden was the only place to be.  It was very messy,  and a few plants hadn't survived the freezing winter, there were 5 in all,  so they had to be replaced.   I also had to get rid of the moss,  mum was afraid that the window cleaner would slip while on his ladder. 
Both of the fushcia's bit the dust, along with a hebe and an azalea,  plus another bushy plant.  Everything else came back to life, even the Winter Pansies are still going strong,  they looked dead but once it warmed up they just sprang back into life.  The pots all need a good clean, and the wooden planters need a coat of paint. 
Not managed any crafting,  been far too nice this week to stay indoors.  I walked through to the high street,  amazing the effect the sun has on everyone,  everyone was smiling and exchanging pleasantries.   Then I got passed by a couple,  she was wearing a thick jacket, heavy looking skirt, thick tights and ugg boots, he had on a chunky jacket, jeans, boots...   everyone else was in T shirts!   There is of course a downside to sunny weather, men who really shouldn't wear shorts,  men in shorts that should never been worn,  and women in lycra who plainly have never looked in a mirror! 
Had two drumming sessions last week, a full day session then the usual 2 hours on Monday.  It is so liberating,  and very satisfying when you master a tricky pattern,    on Sunday we all had our lunch in the car park,  well what had once been the barn yard, it was just far too nice to stay inside.   We took out tables and chairs,  and had a good natter.   We all wanted to drum outside, but weren't sure if the neighbours would like it!   Only sour note came when we were leaving,  as I pulled out of the car park I noticed that there was a traffic jam,  a cyclist had been knocked off his bike, the car hadn't stopped,  luckily he wasn't badly injured.  Someone did get the registration of the car and gave it to the police. 
I also managed to sort out a holiday for mum,   she admitted to me that she really would like to get away for a week,  so I suggested that she hired a cottage and ask my sister and her husband to take her.  Mum was delighted,  so I spent 2 days looking for suitable accommodation,  and something that wasn't too far away as she isn't up to travelling far.   Finally found a bungalow,  which is spacious, has a lovely garden,  walk in shower,  and isn't far from Shrewsbury.   So booked it,  felt lucky to get the dates she wanted as we'd left it quite late. 
I have been crafting today, putting together some ideas for a page exchange,  just making a test page for now to see if my idea works or not. 
Hope you are all enjoying a lovely Easter, and if you're in the UK, this glorious weather