This week I...

A while back I wrote a blog post with the same title at the end of a lovely, yet a little tough week. It's been another one of those this weesk, so I decided to write a similar type post to remind myself to focus on the good things in life. So this week I;

Got to spend some quality time with my hubby and realised once again what an amazing hubby he is.

Enjoyed running in two beautiful places- along the south coast and in the gorgeous Chatsworth Park.

Made a batch of chocolate brownies which were super delicious- in fact according to my sister-in-law, they were the best she's ever had!

Was reminded of how beautiful autumn leaves are.

Had loads of fun with all my nieces and nephews.

Sung my heart out to the Sound of Music soundtrack.

Ate fish and chips with mushy peas (a rare but delicious treat).

Spent an afternoon in my Mum's cosy flat watching two films whilst supping cups of tea.

Ordered lots of material to make pretty Christmas decorations with.

Enjoyed sitting in front of the telly with my Dad with a glass of wine and a tv dinner.

Remembered what real fresh air smells like (as opposed to city 'fresh' air).

Helped my Dad out in the garden whilst listening to 70s cheese on his Ipod.

Had one of the most delicious meals cooked by my best friend (who used his own homegrown pumkins...genius), and at the same time got to enjoy his fab company.

This week I....

Well it's all been a bit of a whirlwind this week, with the good and the bad. However, perhaps it's a bit of a copy of other people, but I've seen how lovely other bloggers often write a list of what they've done with an acknowledgement that they're all good things, and things to be thankful for. Since I've been very good at moaning recently, I thought it'd be good for me to make such a list, with a picture or two to illustrate the lovely week I've had.

So this week I've...

Had a gorgeous barbeque with good family friends which included yummy delights such a grilled salmon and white chocolate and apricot bread and butter pudding

Picked this peony from the garden as it was hidden amongst other plants (what a waste) and enjoyed having it round the house all week.

Had my first wedding dress fitting and got to see my dress for the first time since November...how exciting!

Spent a day with my lovely friend Jenny, whom despite knowing her for so long, I've had few chances to spend some quality time with her.

Had a two day working week, bliss!

Cooked the nicest Thai prawn curry I've ever cooked, and I got to share it with my bridesmaid Katie over a glass of Pimms.

Photo from Flickr by London looks

Spent a day shopping with my bridesmaid Katie for honeymoon goodies and bought a beautiful maxi dress(along with half the other stuff in the shops).

Had the most gorgeous hen party (for any Americans who by some small chance might be reading this, that's a bridal shower to you) I could have wished for, and enjoyed the privilege of having my closest friends around me spoiling me rotten. There will be more details and photos of this as it was so beautiful it is worth at least one or two posts by itself.

Had my first two comments on my blog, which I was ridiculously excited about.