week off

well, it's the last day of my week off with Daniel. It's been lovely, think I could get used to not working! we haven't done that much, just pottered about.

We went out as a family last weekend and took Carl's mum with us. We went to Hartlepool Maritime Experience, which was very interesting. They have little replica shops set up around a small dock. There are people in period costume and some of them fire muskets and cannons at regular intervals. There is a large ship, the HMS Trincomalee, which is Britain's oldest warship afloat. Here's a couple of pictures:

I could have been a sailor on it because I'm only small, but Carl couldn't even stand fully upright in some of it!! Those sailors must of been little guys!

Took Daniel to see Pirates of the Caribbean on Tuesday - very good! (it also features 2 of my fav actors so that's a HUGE bonus!!)

Thursday saw the three of us going swimming at our new Sports centre. (well I just stood there, coz I can't swim!!) We had a swimming pool until about 3 years ago, but it was very dated, and cold! They closed it down because the foundations were not safe. But we now have a state-of-the-art leisure centre, with all brand new stuff. Very nice. The gym is almost enough to make me want to join - notice I said ALMOST!! I might do a couple of classes tho.

right I'm off to iron now, before we go away for the weekend tomorrow.

BYE!!

Star Wars

We all like Star Wars in our House (sad, I know!), particularly Daniel. Anyway, last year, we discovered a little shop in an Indoor market near us, that specialised in Star Wars stuff. We began to visit it regularly. Last weekend, Alex (the lad that owns the stall), opened a proper shop!!! And yesterday, we went along as he had some visitors, and we had our piccies taken with them!

These 'Stormtroopers' are members of a group called 'The UK Garrison, 501st Battalion'. (Apparently, the 501st Battalion is the name of the Stormtroopers who served Darth Vader in the film) . In order for someone to join this group, they must have exact replica costumes. They are all volunteers and do the visits for charity - Alex had a raffle and was donating some of this takings. It seemed like a great time was had by all and did wonders for Alex's shop.

Daniel has his SATs this week. At least 2 every day this week. Think it really is alot to put on them at 11 years old, particularly those who are abit less able. I know Daniel's school has been running booster classes for those who need them, but still think it's abit much. I don't think Daniel will have any problems tho, infact, he said he's looking forward to them - strange child! I'll keep you all up to date with how he gets on.

Anyway, I'm off shopping at the Metro Centre today, so I suppose I should get ready. BYEEEE!

I've been tagged!!

Rosie has tagged me (http://freycob.blogspot.com/) Thanks Rosie.

You have to state seven facts/habits about yourself then tag another seven people. Doubt I will be tagged seven tho coz don't know that many that haven't already been tagged!

Here we go:

1. I had my son, Daniel, 10 weeks early and we both had to spend time in Intensive Care!!

2. I lurve Westlife!!!

3. I have three tattoos and would love more (but hubby says no!)

4. I have a rescue dog called Snowy who is frightened of cats

5. I love chocolate (and strawberry laces!)

6. I met hubby Carl outside a Chinese take away - we were both VERY drunk!

7. I hate my naturally curly hair (and always have!)


God that was hard!!

May Blogging!!

I must really get into the habit of this blogging lark - I keep forgetting!





Anyway, following on from my post at the end of March - our Ice Hockey team won a trophy!!!

Here they are with the cup!! Me and Daniel were really pleased for the lads as they deserve it after all the hard games they've played.

It was 'Bring your Children to Work' day last Friday at work, so Daniel came to see what I get up to every day. He had a great time, although it was a long day for him, coz typically, I had loads to do!.

At Daniel's school, they have nominated children who have a flair and interest in a particular subject, to attend an Advanced Learning Course. Daniel was nominated for the History course. It is held at Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend (which is where Hadrian's Wall ends, for those of you who don't know!), with history teachers and an archeologist. The first one was Saturday morning, and he was full of it when he came back. It's on for 10 weeks, so it should be really interesting for him.

I had to go and order a new fridge freezer today - our old one hasn't died yet, but it's seriously ill! It only works when on the highest setting, which consequently freezes everything in the fridge!! just hope it will last until Tuesday when the new one arrives.

right I'm off now, and I know I said it in my last post, but I'll try not to leave it so long the next time.

BAD BLOGGER!!!!

How long is it since I've blogged - AGES!!!!

What has happened since then? Well, there was my second Westlife concert - ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!! as usual. Unfortunately, none of photos came out very well - never mind.

then a couple of days off. Then at Easter our great friends, The Guthries arrived!! we had a fabulous weekend with them, and hope to not leave it as long before the next time we see them (it was over a year this time!!) We took them to Hadrian's Wall on the Saturday and Tynemouth Priory on the Sunday. here is a picture of the Priory.

There was also lots of chatting. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend and were sad to see them go home on Sunday evening. (Although I'm not sure if Snowy enjoyed her weekend as she met Maisy, Rosie and Will's dog, who 'just wanted to play'!! but Snowy was having none of it!!)

Back to work on the Tuesday and then on the Thursday I took Daniel to see Starlight Express. He loved it! I've seen it before but it was just as good second time around.

and finally, today me and Daniel went to get a Siamese Fighting Fish for his fish tank.

it's really pretty, and brightens up the tank. Plus we also got some greenery and a tank light.

right, that's everyone up to date with the Wright household happenings.

I'll try not to leave it too long next time!

xx

Boy Bands

just got back from the first of 2 Westlife concerts I'm going to (next one is tomorrow!!)

A brilliant concert as usual, can't wait for tomorrow as our seats our 4 rows from the front!!

I'm off work now aswell until after Easter. Shopping at Metrocentre tomorrow, housework on Thursday, then the Guthries are coming for the weekend (YAH HOO!)

haven't been here for a while, been full of busy, (and full of cold!!).

had a couple of sick days this week when the cold caught up with me - although I think it brought a few of it's friends to stay too!!

Speaking of having friends to stay, our good friends The Guthries are visiting us at Easter. We can't wait , as we haven't seen them for a year!!! Roll on next Friday.

Well, my Sunday nights are now my own until September. No more Ice Hockey! It was the last home game on Sunday and a Testimonial game last night. Our Player/coach, Simon, is emigrating to Australia to play over there. It was a great night, with lots of OLD faces playing. We've just got the play off finals to go now, but they are both away games. Lets hope we can get some silverware for Simon.

Anyway that's all from me. Catch you all later