Gates.

 

good morning!

 

firstly...

a big thank you for all your thoughts and prayers

for my friend and her family...

the peace of God is evident there.

 

further down my street

a gate caught my eye.

the house is empty right now.

 the front gate stands...

 

 

alone!

 

then there was this one i noticed

directly across the road...

 

 

as you can tell

i live in an area with plenty of character!

 

it led me to wondering though.

 

i wondered when it was

that these gates got opened or closed

for the last time.

 

isn't it funny

how we lay things aside.

maybe it was the last time you rode your bike

or put on roller blades

or twirled wearing your favourite twirly skirt.

 

we never think

'this is the last time'.

it just happens...

silently

while new gates are opening

meanwhile.

 

mr m made these...

 

 

they looked like chocolate earthquakes..haha!

 

 

very chocolatey

light and cakey inside...

good with a cup of tea to wash them down!

so big

half was enough.

 

i'm tossing up

whether to go to mainly music today.

it's not my week

but some of the helpers will be away.

 

....and it's ms s's birthday.

i can't wait 'til she gets up

so i can give her

her presents.

are you like that too?

as soon as i wrap something up

i want to give it and see them open it..hehe!

 

much love to you all...

 

naturally Carol xox

 



Strawberries & Jam Drops...

thought i'd make chloe another summer dress.

miss b will be up this weekend,

so i will give her the rufflelicious skirt and

this pink strawberry dress for her friend chloe.

just a simple sleeveless shift,

perfect for hot summer days...

with bias bound edges,

a little pocket with strawberry buttons...

and a vintage pink button

to close up the back.

then i made jam drops

from my grandma's recipe

for afternoon tea...

i used plum jam for these,

though any kind is good.

yum!

here's the recipe...so you can cook them too...

cream the butter and sugar,

add eggs and beat,

add plain flour and baking powder, mix well.

roll into little balls,

press your finger or thumb into the ball to make a little hollow,

put 1/4 teaspoon of jam into the little hollow.

bake in the oven for 10 mins or until just golden,

on 180 degrees celsius or 375 degrees fahrenheit.

make a cup of tea or coffee

and serve with warm biscuits....

enjoy

the weekend.

naturally Carol xox