Yes it's me, it really really is!!!

I know that far too often I start writing a blog post about how long it's been since I last posted, and how busy I've been and blah blah blah.... And I admit I've been putting off writing this post for a while since I just don't know where to start.  And then I read this post here and thought how her post could almost be mine, and that in fact Sarah's post before inspired me to write a list of everything I've done in the month and somehow maybe I should try and combine the two methods.  And breathe!
So, the reason I haven't been blogging so much is that I've been working a lot, and scrapping less, and doing more (other stuff) and so I have less time for blogging, and also less stuff to blog about.  Well, crafty stuff anyway.

Now, I know I always say this, but the past month has truly been ridiculously busy.  I'll start by doing a quick run-down of the past month's events and then cover some in a little more detail for those family members who may just be a teensy bit interested.

• I spent a weekend in Brighton on a hen weekend.  I had chips on the pier, chilled on the beach, mooched round the shops in peace and enjoyed sending my oldest friend off to get married!
• I went to see Take That - in Amsterdam!
• I was a bridesmaid for my oldest friend.  This was my fourth time as a bridesmaid!
• My girls were also bridesmaids - their first times
• I went for a meal with work colleagues - yummy thai as per usual.
• I met up with my scrappy friends and had lots of cuddles with my new honorary neice Mya.
• My boy went on his first cubs camp
• I had a fantastic afternoon with work colleagues at the staff celebration
• I went on a great photography course with Deb and Kerry and took my camera off manual.
• My baby spent a whole day in big school
• I had a Stampin' Up workshop which of course went on far too late ;) Jon enjoyed this too!
• I went glamping with my girlfriends and our children and had a lovely, if emotional at times, time.
• I had a girly night with the bride in a gorgeous hotel followed by a night with my family in a luxurious suite
• I went to Amsterdam on a four-day mini break and laughed just far too much.
• I caught up with an old friend who I haven't seen for a while, and was pleased to see her life is getting on track
• I caught up with her again and we had a great night out with pints, wine, and a curry
• I slacked off my exercise regime but got back on again and it feels great to be back!
• I finished work for a few weeks, but heard that I will be increasing my hours from September which I'm excited about.
• I did about four layouts and various cards.
• My two children got fantastic school reports.
• We threw away the stabilisers from the smallest bike,
• My son went to the park with his friends on his own - no mummy or daddy!
• The kids took up street dancing - and then it was cancelled after four weeks.

I don't know what the next few months will bring in terms of blogging and scrapping.  Other things in my life are more important at the moment. But in between work, crops, family, kids, friends and exercising, I will try to keep in touch.  But I am often checking out your blogs too. 

Here are a few photos from the past month...

I have a day to myself - well, ish, tomorrow, so I will post again with my latest layouts - I do actually have some to share!

Thanks for stopping by :) (and not forgetting me)