A pocket of my life

Well that flew by, it feels like only yesterday I was writing Mays post. We have had a really good month, busy but good. The weather for the most part has been beautiful, hotter than we would like some says but the sun has been a welcome part. It meant that we have had a lot of time outside, either in the garden or for days out.  The month started with getting back to work and getting to know snowy better, we spent a lot of time in the garden and making sure that it is fully ready for summer. The following weekend, me and Lilly took part in our second race for life  in our local park, this one I wanted to beat lasts year time and we did that by 5 minutes in total and together we raised over £150, after Liam decided on a last minute BBQ, the first one of many at the house. Father's day was quiet this year, we had another bbq fhe night before as Liams mate visited and then we spoilt hkm the next day with some gifts and a meal he liked in the evening.  Last weeke...

Wow! What a place! We took a family trip out to Hever Castle and gardens last weekend and I could not have fell in love more with somewhere. Hever Castle was once the home of Anne Bolyn and her family so for me this was an extra reason to love the place. Over the weekend Hever was holding a 1950's event with dancing, a spitfire on display, and lots of artifacts including rifles, prams and bits and bobs that take you straight back to the time. So many people had dressed up for the occasion and if you wanted to you could get your hair done in the 1940s pin style.  The whole day was amazing, we parked in the main car park and entered though the Italian garden, a beautiful pergola running down the edge of some well kept lawns one side and waterfalls the other side. This leads onto one of the many lawns thay surround the castle. The castle itself is beautiful, surround by a moat which was being used to show off some amazing model boats and Chitty Chit...