Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Helloooo . . . .

Helloooo . . .
we're still running around all over the place, out & about and enjoying spending time with our visitors.  They leave to go back to South Africa on Saturday :-(  {v.e.r.y sad face} so as I'm sure to need much cheering up, I'll catch up with visiting all your lovely blogs next week.  Thanks for all your sweet comments on my last post too.

But in the meantime, just a quick post with some pics of from our Easter celebrations. We had a lovely time with friends & family . . .

an Easter egg hunt in the snow !
yummy cupcakes . . .

Malteser bunny chocolate ice-cream sundaes . . .
. . . and four tired-out furry babes.
Believe it or not, there's still lots of snow on the ground around here - it's just still too cold for it to thaw.  Apparently this was the 2nd coldest March in the UK since records began, with an average temp of 2 degrees Celsius.   Eeeek . . . really hoping it'll warm up soon but not sure if all the Spring bulbs in my  cutting garden will survive. 

somewhere under there, the daffies & tulips are lurking . . .
Hope it's warmer where you are,
enjoy the rest of the week
xoxo

ps.  and a very happy 12th birthday across the miles, today to my other gorgeous goddaughter

Kara

 

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42 comments:

  1. Melanie3 April 2013 at 19:40

    Looks like you had a lovely Easter. The cupcakes look sooo yummmy. xxx

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:32

      Thanks Melanie - and they were indeed yummy !
      xx

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  2. Gracie Saylor3 April 2013 at 20:44

    Your direction signs in the snow made me smile, Gillie :)
    xx,
    Gracie

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  3. It's me3 April 2013 at 21:23

    Here it is also verry cold.....i hope spring will come soon....love your doggies !! so sweet....love Ria...xxx...

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:33

      Thanks Ria - apparently it's going to warm up at the weekend, hope it does for you too!
      xx

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  4. Patricia3 April 2013 at 21:47

    An Easter egg hunt in the snow - well that says it all! This weather is so surreal. Love the doggie piccies.
    Patricia x

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:34

      It was indeed a bit surreal.. but fun :-)
      xx

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  5. greenthumb3 April 2013 at 22:24

    Looks like you had a lovely Easter, fancy having a egg hunt in the snow. We got up to about 30C most days over Easter.

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:34

      Oh lucky you, I dream about 30C ... ;-)
      xx

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  6. MarneyMay3 April 2013 at 22:50

    Your Easter sounds like lots of fun. When our children were young we had to freeze the eggs for the egg hunts ... the average temperature was 40c.

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:35

      tee hee - our eggs were frozen too !
      xx

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  7. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~4 April 2013 at 02:36

    Sounds like a lovely fun Easter! Your desserts look so yummy! :) xo Holly

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  8. Archie The Wonder Dog4 April 2013 at 16:29

    All your Easter treats look delicious!

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:36

      Thanks, they were indeed delicious too!
      xx

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  9. serendipity4 April 2013 at 16:58

    Love the doggy pictures. They look very happy!

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:36

      Aw, thank you - the pups all had a great time playing in the snow.
      xx

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  10. Anonymous4 April 2013 at 18:35

    What lovely, delicious treats! Enjoy the rest of the precious time with your visitors!

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  11. Yarni Gras!4 April 2013 at 23:58

    aw, the pooches....so content! I can't believe all that snow! Gorgeous....as is your Goddaughter. The treats (especially the cupcakes) look toooooo yummy!

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:38

      Thanks for your sweet comment - would you believe we still have some snow that just seems to be refusing to thaw! Apparently it's going to get warmer this weekend, so here's hoping..
      xx

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  12. vintage grey5 April 2013 at 01:41

    Such sweet treats!! Wishing your pretty goddaughter a happy birthday!! Have a wonderful weekend Gilly! xo Heather

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:38

      Thanks Heather, and wishing you a lovely week :-)
      xx

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  13. September Violets5 April 2013 at 01:57

    You seem to be having a marvelous time with your guests! All the sweets look so cute and yummy :) Looks like you've worn out quite a mess of dogs. Happy Birthday to your very pretty goddaughter!! :) Wendy

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:39

      Thanks, we've had a truly lovely time :-)
      xx

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  14. Unknown5 April 2013 at 05:19

    Oh my! Easter at your place looked very tasty - and fun too! Those cupcakes are just too cute!

    Sarah xo

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  15. Annie Cholewa5 April 2013 at 16:16

    Now why didn't I think to put Malteser bunnies in the icecream sundaes ... genius!

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:39

      Feel free to use the idea anytime, I'd highly recommend it :-)
      xx

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  16. millefeuilles6 April 2013 at 09:09

    And 'Helloo' to you too! I'm very pleased to have stumbled across your blog. Those rabbit (chocolate extravaganza)cupcake bunny toppers are so adorable, aren't they? I hope you are not too sad when your visitors leave. I'm always a bit of a mess for a day or two before I snap back into the usual routine. Think of all the happy memories you will have :-)

    I'm off to become your most recent follower! Yay!

    Warmest wishes from France,

    Stephanie

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:41

      Hi Stephanie - thanks so much for popping by and saying hello, and for following too :-)
      This week so far has been a bit strange (and altogether too quiet!) but on the plus side, the pile of laundry is almost done!
      Hopping over to visit your blog now too.. see you there,
      xx

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  17. Hazels Crochet7 April 2013 at 10:41

    Looks like there was lots of fun, and lovely cupcakes :D

    Thankfully the weather here has gotten milder, so hopefully that is the last of the snow for us until the end of the year :)

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:49

      Thanks Hazel - hopefully that's our last snowfall for a while too !
      xx

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  18. Handmade and off-centered7 April 2013 at 11:47

    Hello Gilly and thanks for your kind words on my blog space. I have been looking through your posts and just adore your Easter decorations. Your blog is very sweet and I am diffidently coming back for a visit.

    Your new follower,
    Birgitta :)

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:50

      Hi Birgitta - thanks for popping in and saying hello, and following too :-)
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  19. Unknown7 April 2013 at 11:56

    Wow ... an Easter Egg Hunt in the snow ... fabulous!! xx

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  20. Jay8 April 2013 at 08:26

    How strange to be hunting Easter Eggs in the snow, don't remember that happening before!

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:51

      Hi Jay, thanks for popping in and saying hello ! It was indeed quite strange, and that was definitely a first for us too. It was quite fun though, and at least the eggs didn't melt ;-)
      Have a good week,
      xx

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  21. Ashley cramp8 April 2013 at 18:42

    I thinki am in love with Jerry....a doggy crush no less?
    lovely pictures
    Daisy x

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:53

      Without being too biased, I have to admit that Jerry is easy to fall in love with. I think the fact that she seems to share a braincell with her sister (the Ben-dog)adds to her adorable-ness :-)
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  22. Shane Pollard10 April 2013 at 07:52

    Such wonderful Easter memories for you Gilly.
    I hope you're not too sad with your visitors departing.
    Those photos of your garden covered in snow - it's amazing how flowers will pop up with their smiling faces very soon!
    Take care
    Shane ♥

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    1. gilly10 April 2013 at 14:54

      Thanks Shane - it's supposed to rain here tonight and warm up at the weekend, so hopefully the flowers will indeed start smiling soon :-)
      Happy Wednesday,
      xx

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