Catching up

Hi!

This year is flying by!

Last Friday we went to Brighton for my birthday

It was forecast thunderstorms, so we were a bit worried

But the weather was gorgeous!

We lay on the beach for ages and it was total bliss!

Dozing in the sun and hearing the waves crash onto the beach

A perfect day!

Here are some photos from the last week

This is a toy I was working on, but I didn't like how it turned out

So Sisco claimed it

I didn't take a pic, but my mum wrapped my pressies in Hello Kitty paper!

Never too old!

ha

Cute wrapping paper

In Brighton we went for lunch at Wai Kika Moo Kau

I spotted jojo's cakes 

They had so many vegan cakes that looked so good!

But we were too full

We shared a peanut tofu wrap and a breakfast

Yum!

The wrap was so fresh and perfect for a hot day

I'd definitely get it again

And you can't go wrong with a breakfast!

I just wish they did scrambled tofu

Heaven!

The next day I got a surprise from my mum

She told me before as she was excited about it!

haha

Now this was a surprise!

I've been online buds with Becky for ages

I actually did my first craft swap with her

I call her the 'party planner queen' as she plans the most amazing themed parties!

Check out some here

I love the fact she goes all out

I saw her amazing bead creations and commented on her pic and she said she'd make me one

I decided to send her something in return

So I sent her one of my plush foxes 

A few days before my birthday a huge cardboard envelope arrived

I didn't have a clue what it was

This is what was in it!

The hearts and dollars are ice cube trays

Seriously!

Isn't this amazing??

I'm going to hang it above my desk

Thank you so much Becky

You're a total sweetheart and a star ♥

Cute cards!

If you see this drink, try it!

It's so good!

I got some lovely presents, but these two were really special

I always try and get my birthday gifts from Etsy

Handmade is best!

This is from Paul

(I just realised I don't have any pics, so these are from the shops)

I'd had my eye on this ring for a long time and it didn't disappoint!

It's so pretty and dainty

The seller was really lovely and got my ring out fast as I wanted it for my birthday

This next one is from Paul's parents

It's been in my Etsy favourites for ages

I need to take a pic of mine as it's slightly different

But this is the one from the shop

I'm going to sound like a cheese ball, but it's totally magical!

Mine has a little bit more purple in it and it's so unique!

(Click on the pics to visit the shops)

The rest of the weekend was just spent relaxing
It was a really lovely birthday and I'm already planning my next trip to Brighton