Great eggspectations...

 We're growing eggs at our house!

 Or at least finding ways to keep the little freerangers at the table...

I know it means the countdown to Easter has started early but these too haven't concentrated on there dinner for so long in forever!

Arthur plays dead...

 This is how Arthur has taken to relaxing...

 totally still, totally immovable, totally taking over the sofa...

 all that he moves are his eyes...which is more than just a bit wierd - crazy dog!

Dads new wheels...

BH's days as a househusband are numbered! Hes had an offer of work that's too good to ignore doing what he does best - model making,  so its back to the bench for him and soon. This wasn't the plan until our youngest had started school, but as that's in September its not too far away, and when was timing ever perfect? This return to the world of work should also kick start our building work, fingers crossed.

The big surprise was when he cam home with this...

apparently its a necessity to get to work quicker, and it was an unmissable bargain, and hes not really that excited about it (as if!) Honestly, Ive never heard such good purchase excuses since I last spent too much on shoes! But if it gets the plasterboard paid for a bit quicker then I might just turn a blind eye...

that's if these too ever hand it back!

Springing back from the flu...

What a week its been! The Freerange house has been hit by the flu this week and were only just resurfacing. I started with it on Tuesday initially thinking I was just a bit 'tired and emotional' but by Wednesday morning I looked like an extra from the Living Dead. Then the little Freerangers started coughing and sneezing, but thankfully haven't been bit by the bug too badly yet. BH insisted that he was fine all week and then all but collapsed on the sofa by Friday admitting that he was a 'bit under the weather' - all this stuff about man flu -  he refuses to admit he's ill unless he's got an limb hanging off!

Thankfully its easing now and were back up and about - you wouldnt believe how pleased I was to wear something other than pyjamas! And in the name of recovery it seemed like the perfect time to get some fresh air in the garden - how things have changed in the space of a week, things are busting out all over!

This is just a sample of what greeted me...

I have no idea what this is, and its never appeared before, but it seems to have sprung into action since I did some industrial pruning!

Any ideas? Whatever it is I love it!

The little ole Lupin I planted last year has gone forth and multiplied...

and it won't be long now before we can have a rumble with a crumble as the rhubarb is up and running...

These crowns are only in their second year, we've got some under pots forcing that should be ready even sooner!

And finally it wouldn't be Spring without some of these about to burst into life. Our daffs didn't do so well last year, so I'm a very relieved to see them back in force this year. the lawn has been savaged by snow, dogs and builders, in no particular order, so its nice to have these bloom back to brighten it up a bit...

Its a good job we're all on the mend - there's so much to do!!!

Old School Pancake Heaven

I'm always giving BH a hard time for his conservative approach to pancakes. We've tempted him with everthing from bacon to blueberries, Nutella and raspberry coulis but he's not having it. So for Shrove Tuesday we fillers his lead and went back to basics....



Let's face it, it's a classic for a reason!

MiniFG challenged herself to eat six - but she didn't look so confident when they arrived...



Not for long though...



Unbelievably she polished the lot off - I don't know where she puts it all!

Happy Shrove Tuesday whatever your topping!

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Shopping for essentials...

 Driffield Farmers market this weekend and I promised and solemnly swore that I was only going to be shopping for essentials. I think you'll agree its hard to call these 'non essential' items...

I assuaged my guilt at buying non essentials by buying one as a treat for all the Freerangers - including me of course. Funnily enough nobody mentioned them being extra to the shopping list when I unwrapped this booty...

The creator of these fine treats lives in our local town, so I can feel good about buying local too - who knew chocolates could be so worthy! I placed an order for Easter but no pics of those - little Freerangers might be watching! I'm particularly fond of the strawberry topped chocolate, hint hint BH!

I'm glad to say we did get our essentials too, so the Freerange house wont be starving, but for now my heart belongs to the cocoa!