Finally tall enough for most rides at Barry's Portrush!

My latest iPhone photo shared on Instagram

I bought this table runner at a craft market before Christmas, and it is made up of lots of different fabrics, colours and textures. I plan to hang it on the wall on the turn of the stairs in our hall and if I ever manage to do that I promise to post another photo….

Sharing my daily iPhone photos on my blog

I love a few spring decorative touches of Spring around the house – my husband does not share my enthusiasm, but tolerates it!

The title of today’s post is due to the news of the wonderful safe arrival of a little baby boy called Jonathan. We are so delighted for his parents and big sister. I have had two sick daughters this week – but not at the same time! Both recovered now, and hopefully back to normal…

Like everyone else, I am really noticing the prices rising, particularily in the supermarkets.  The credit crunch is persisting, there is much less job security, pay freezes, and everyone is feeling the pinch. The cost of our weekly “big shop” just keeps increasing. In our family, we use credit cards for our grocerices, petrol and…