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A Photo A Day – Weeks 17 & 18/2015 Roundup

May 3, 2015 by geekmummy 7 Comments

It’s another mammoth two week catch up from me this week. It’s been another busy fortnight, including my return to work after a glorious two weeks off, a blogging conference, and my gallbladder surgery finally taking place. I’ve also managed to successfully audition for a role in the next Knutsford Little Theatre production, so things aren’t going to get any quieter around here as I rehearse for the show to be performed in June! I’d always rather be busy than not have enough to do though. So here’s my selection of daily photos from the last two weeks:

Sunday 19 April 2015: Apple Watch

We stopped for lunch at a shopping centre yesterday which just happened to have an Apple store. And after we’d eaten we just happened to walk into said Apple store. And we looked at the Apple watch. And then we tried several different varients of it on our wrists. I came to the following conclusions:

– It’s nice, but I’m still not sure I’m ready to pay that much money for a watch.

– The Sport strap was difficult to get the right fit with, and if I was to buy one I’d want the Leather Loop band (an additional £129) instead.

– That would make it even more expensive, so I suspect I’m going to live without for the time being.

– It was nice though…

I had one of these on my wrist yesterday. It looked pretty good 🙂 #tw #365 109/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 19, 2015 at 10:47am PDT


 

Monday 20 April 2015: Back to Work

First day back at work after more than two weeks off, and my sat nav really does like to rub it in:

Yes *sob* #tw #365 110/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 20, 2015 at 9:08am PDT


 

Tuesday 21 April 2015: A Good Sign?

My poor neighbours have been trying to sell their house for almost a year and a half. Seriously – it went on the market before Christmas 2013. A sold board appeared last summer, but the sale fell through and they were back to square one again. I noticed this evening that a new sold sign had appeared – I really hope this one works out for them. And I hope some nice people are buying it!

Hope this is a good sign for my neighbours, whose house has been on the market for almost 18 months. Not counting any chickens yet though, as they’ve been at this stage once before. #365 111/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 21, 2015 at 2:12pm PDT


 

Wednesday 22 April 2015: This space (un)intentionally left blank

Project 365 has definitely inspired me to take more photos. And it’s not often that I don’t take any photos on a particular day, or don’t have other photos taken on previous days that I want to share. But I managed it today!


 

Thursday 23 April 2015: Lawn Picnic

It was a glorious day here today, and as the weather forecast seems to be saying that it will get cooler again at the weekend my daughter asked if she and her brother could have a picnic tea today to make the most of the weather. Of course I agreed, and they had a lovely time on our front lawn.

Front garden picnic tea #23snaps #catherine #david #tw #365 113/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 23, 2015 at 12:02pm PDT


 

Friday 24 April 2015: Cycling Past the Dandelions

Again in the spirit of making the most of the lovely weather, both kids rode their bikes to school and back today. Here’s my son riding past some of the amazing crop of dandelions we seem to be having at the moment.

Cycling past loads of dandelions. #tw #365 114/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 24, 2015 at 12:06pm PDT


 

Saturday 25 April 2015: Colour your own wallpaper

I attended the BlogCamp blogging conference today, organised by the Tots100 Index, and had a great day. I picked up some hints and tips to improve my blogging, and met up with loads of blogging friends. The conference was held at The Studio in Birmingham, a great venue with loads of little hidden gems – like this one – a colouring wall, with a stock of crayons provided.

Such a fun idea at the #BlogCampUK venue today – a colouring wall, with crayons provided. #tw #365 115/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 25, 2015 at 3:50pm PDT


 

Sunday 26 April 2015: Serious Driving Face

We tried out a new play barn today, and had a great time. Both kids loved the little go karts that they had, and here’s my daughter in action.

Serious driving face #23snaps #catherine #tw #365 116/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 26, 2015 at 9:26am PDT


 

Monday 27 April 2015: Popping Corn

We had the first of what I hope will be many family film afternoons yesterday. The geekdaddy and I decided it was time for the kids to watch Star Wars, so we set up the TV, and made real popcorn. Here are the kids watching the corn kernels pop in the pan.

Watching the popcorn popping #23snaps #david #catherine #tw #365 117/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 26, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT


 

Tuesday 28 April 2015: My Babies and Me

Not a brilliant picture – I’m still getting the hang of this “selfies” business, and I don’t think my arms are long enough for it to be honest! But I was feeling cuddly with the kids and wanted to capture the moment. And I still don’t take enough pictures of me with the kids.

Snuggles with my babies! #23snaps #catherine #david #tw #365 118/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 28, 2015 at 12:20pm PDT


 

Wednesday 29 April 2015: Last Meal

It’s finally here at last – gallbladder removal day! For a number of reasons I’ve been waiting a while for this operation, but today it’s going ahead. I’m under strict instructions not to eat or drink after 7.30am, so this is my last meal (for a while).

It’s gallbladder removal day at last, and I can’t eat or drink after 7.30. So I’m having breakfast nice and early 🙂 #tw #365 119/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 28, 2015 at 11:27pm PDT


 

Thursday 30 April 2015: Blue Peter Badge

Home from my operation, and my daughter was delighted to receive her purple Blue Peter badge in the post today. She’d applied for it a few months ago by writing a review of an episode using the form on the website.

Very pleased with her purple Blue Peter badge (awarded for writing a review of the show) #23snaps #catherine #tw #365 120/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on Apr 30, 2015 at 9:57am PDT


 

Friday 1 May 2015: Computer Building

We were sent a Kano computer kit to review, and this afternoon we got around to putting it together. Well, I say “we”, but this was actually all my daughter’s own work. So at the age of 7 she can proudly say that she’s built her own computer 🙂

I’m so proud – my daughter just built her first computer. Thanks @teamkano #review #page #365 121/365 A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on May 1, 2015 at 9:03am PDT


 

Saturday 2 May 2015: Crafting Kirby

I had a crafting afternoon with my daughter today. We were sent some craft materials by Nintendo to promote the forthcoming release of a new Wii-U game – Kirby and the Magic Paintbrush. We were challenged to create the lead character, Kirby, in modelling clay. Here are our attempts, with a picture of the character for comparison. I think we did pretty well, don;t you? 🙂

We’ve had fun with the #Crafts set that @nintendouk sent us to promote the release of #Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush on Wii-U on Friday. My daughter and I made our own Kirby characters 🙂 #page #review #365 122/365

A photo posted by Ruth Arnold (@r2uk) on May 2, 2015 at 1:26pm PDT

 

TheBoyandMe's 365 LinkyI want to say a big thank you to The Boy And Me who has for the past four and a bit years been hosting a Linky where any bloggers who participate in the Photo A Day/Project 365 challenge can share our posts. Unfortunately Real Life has caught up with her, and she can no longer devote the time to this activity. It was her enthusiasm that got me started on this project to take a photo every day, and I am sad that she will no longer be so involved with the community (although she won’t be able to escape us completely!). Thanks for everything TBAM! 

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Comments

  1. Kim Carberry says

    May 3, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    What fantastic photos!
    I love the one of the picnic in the garden….So lovely x

    Reply
  2. Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says

    May 3, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I totally missed the drawing wall at BlogCamp, that computer sounds like great fun and hope the op went ok for you #365

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  3. Steph @MisplacedBrit says

    May 4, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Love your photos and summaries. The light in your picnic shot is fantastic 🙂 …& the Kano computer – WOW! I’ll have to check out your review, that looks fantastic.

    @TheBoyAndMe <3

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    May 4, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    What a great set of photos, hope you are recovering well from your operation. I love the picture of your little girl and her blue peter badge!

    Reply
  5. chickenruby says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    busy couple of weeks, good luck with the play, break a leg

    Reply
  6. Sara (@mumturnedmom) says

    May 7, 2015 at 12:25 am

    Sounds like a busy and fun couple of weeks. Love the picnic, and that colouring in wall is fab! Hope you’re recovering well from your surgery x

    Reply
  7. Elaine Livingstone says

    May 8, 2015 at 9:07 am

    some nice outdoor pics here, cant beat a picnic, and the garden is a good a place as any. Nice dandelion and bike picture.
    Hope you are recovering from your surgery well, and well done on the blue peter badge.
    The go karts look fun.

    Reply

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