Where was I?

One year ago on the 19th of July, 2010 I was in Scotland with a sick child, driving from Glen Coe to Inverness.

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Two years ago in 2009 I was in Western Australia travelling with the girls and my parents visiting the Pinnacles.

At the Pinnacles

Lunch by the sea

Three years ago in 2008 I was in Alice Springs with all my family at the end of trip to the middle of Australia.

Outback adventure group photo

Standley Chasm

And 4 years ago in 2007, like today, I was at home doing something totally mudance and unblogworthy :-).

I love blogging because it allows me to take little trips down memory lane whenever I want. What were you doing this day last year?

PS. I do believe I am coming to the end of my cold/flu and will be back to normal very soon.

A birthday celebration

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After a busy morning (getting an injection for my heel spur), and a relaxing afternoon (having manicure and pedicure) it was lovely to spend the evening with my family and close friends.

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We just had pizza for dinner – one of my favs. plus very little clean up required.

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And there was birthday cake for desert.

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I recieved some lovely presents. A still-to-be-selected outdoor table setting from Mum & Dad (though I told them looking after the girls for 3 weeks was the best present EVER). The Powells gave me this lovely  wall hanging that Leanne made and some gorgeous photo frames.

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The Burkes got me a beautiful scarf and glass clock – engraved with Life is a Journey.

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The girls got me this wall hanging (which I actually spotted while out shopping).

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There were also plenty of kids, which made for a noisy party.

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It was a really fun night and I really enjoyed spending time with the people I love most.