crafty daysxx

We have been settling into our new years routine and it is going really well.  We are making time to be at home after our early morning skate.  This means Jasmin can have her down time and this usual involves craft and I can get the washing and other things I need to get sorted before lunch.

Jasmin went to a pottery group before Christmas and absolutely loved it.  She had the chance to make egg cups and a door number plate, she also made lots of small items for her dolls house.  She really enjoyed using the potters wheel.

Unfortunately, we don't have a potters wheel at home but I have bought her some fimo clay which she is loving using and is creating different animals with it.

 We have also picked up Jasmin's knitting again, she is keen to get her brownie hobby badge.

Becoming a Vegan

Jasmin has made the decision to become a vegan.  She has always been a vegetarian but now feels she wants to take the next step further.

I tried a vegan diet a while ago but went back to being a vegetarian.  I am now looking forward to starting the vegan journey again with Jasmin.

We have enjoyed looking through cook books together and working out what we would like to eat.  Our favourite cook books are they are really good, particularly the smoothies...

Jasmin has also read vegan is love

This book has led to so many questions being asked for example why is animal testing used, should we visit zoos and aquariums? climate change etc...

We have had some really in-depth talks and I am amazed at how much independent thought she has.

Today we made vegan brownies and they turned out great.  Really healthy and easy to make.

North Yorkshire Moors

This week we have been staying in a small cottage on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, and have been blessed by some fab weather.

It is somewhere we haven't really explored and feel as though we have only just touched the tip.  We have loved it.  We will definitely  be returning. Jasmin wants to live there...

Fab beaches, walks, countryside.

Jasmin has painted, paddled, collected shells and pebbles. We found Starfish,  read,  and completed jigsaws.  She also learnt how to play Ticket To Ride which is an amazing game.

 We found a small cafe, with an upstairs, where a lady was making hats.  Jasmin was in her element when the lady said she could try them on.xx

September: walks, war hammer, painting, friends, brownies

September has been lovely for Jasmin, her skating schedule is now early mornings meaning that she has much more free time.

She has started to play war hammer, prompted by her big brother Sam moving back home.  I think she loves the painting part the best, alongside making sure that all the space marines etc and castles look as girly as possible.  

Jasmin and Nat taking lots of care where to put war hammer  pieces

We have gone on some lovely walks and talked about shape poems, and autumn pictures.  Jasmin's first autumn painting.

We don't like spiders, but love the webs.  (well we like spiders but not in the house)

We had a fab walk with Bea and Joss.  It was lovely watching Joss and Jasmin make slides from rock faces.

natures slide

Jasmin has also recently joined St Tim's brownies and loves it. It has quickly become one of her favourite activities.  She loves the singing, games, activities.  Perfect..xx

A post for Bethxxx

For Beth, Pat, Evan and Autumn.  Thank you for sharing your special space with us.  Love Debs and Jasminxxxx

A woodland Garden

Wow, a magical space oh so not far away

Come on lets go and play.

A magic carpet ready to take you for a ride

Hold on tight, your imaginations in flight

A blanket of wild flowers,

The colours of April showers

Smells so sweet

Birds tweet

The noise of bees

Amazing shadows dancing from the trees

Laying like an angel on the earths floor

Looking to the sky could you really ask for more

Cloud shapes you can see

Rabbits, birds, dinosaurs, the waves of the ocean crashing free

No one around, adventures abound

Hide and Seek, go on take a peek

Dens to build, you will be so thrilled

A place to listen or make up a story

Earth in its full glory

xxx

Frozen workshop and the Gruffalo

Jasmin has had a fab few days.

On Monday she attended a jazz workshop with the theme being Frozen,  it can't get any better than that.  

After the workshop we had a great time playing with friends from dance at the park and impromptu trip Our Cow Molly.

Tuesday, we went skating in the morning and had friends over for a play date.

Another skate day on Wednesday this time we took a Annie along with us  too.  A bouncy castle was also at the ice rink so lots of fun was had.  We then came home had pizza and went to Millhouses for a play.

Today, was fun Jasmin met a new friend, photo below and we had a bit of a shopping day getting everything we needed for holiday. We are def counting down the days.

Paddling and Boat Making.

After church this morning we headed out to what has become one of my favourite spots, Burbage Edge.  (thank you Bethxx) It is just so stunning, peaceful and a place where time passes by.

We are so lucky to live on the edge of such amazing countryside.

After our picnic, Dave and Jasmin collected wood, bark and grasses to tie everything together to make a small boat, great fun.

Luckily the water wasn't too cold when it came to testing the boat to see if it sailed….

An ice cream to finish, a perfect dayxxx