Love the weekends!!

I love this time of year!! On Saturdays, Southend Seafront hosts free firework displays.
About 4 years ago we started a tradition. We get the boys ready for bed and all bundle in the car. We drive to the seafront and drink hot chocolate whilst reading bedtime stories.

Just before the fireworks begin, we get out of the car and cuddle up under blankets. It's one of my favourite moments.

(My camera is not good at taking night shots!)
The kids fall asleep on the way back and my husband and i listen to Jack Johnson. These times are so precious - i hope it lasts for many years to come.

The boys were busy playing with boxes this weekend, as you do!!!!!
And we had a nice day in Clacton with family and friends yesterday.

Now, some bits to show you from last week. I went into Chelmsford town - one of my fave places to shop. My youngest is such a pleasure to shop with, he sits in the buggy so content (which i find very strange, because out of the buggy he is a mad child!!!!). We always have lunch at Starbucks together - he loves it there. ' Delicious!!' he tells passers by. We have to share a choc chunk shortbread too.

Here are my buys: A great frame from Tiger - £2, i plan to put some black and white pics of New York in here. Humphrey corner pj's for the littlest. A lovely little jar for the bathroom from one of the loveliest gift shops ever!!!!! Ticketty boo, no website i'm afraid.
Two books from the Oxfam bookshop. I was sooo pleased to see Jim and the beanstalk. I had forgotten about this book, but as soon as i saw it, memories of reading it as a child at school and from the library came flooding back.
A gorgeous gorgeous teatowel with tassles!!!!! in the sale at BHS. And a gorgeous CK diary. It's perfect for me - not too big, has a wipe clean cover, a little pouch and gorgeous little notes that can be ripped out to give to people.

I won an auction from LittleGem at shabbychiccafe. Here are my goodies. Thanks Gem.
The money will go to KIN.

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