Prom Night..

My Eldest Son Ben is off to the School Prom this evening. I begged him to let his Dad take a photograph before he went out. (What is it with Boy's and Camera's?).
The Prom is being held in a Function Hall in a local Hotel.
I can't believe how grown up he looks, all 6ft 3ins of him. Where have the last 17 years disappeared too?

Awards...

I've been given some more awards.. The top one is from Eva, over at Evilla Prunella's Creations, also from Debie at Piskies & Poppets, and also from Wendie over at WendiesMiniWorld. Thank you very much Ladies.

The Little Man Award is from Marlene over at Somerset House, A Project. This award was to Welcome Marlene's Daughter Fliss to the blogosphere with her new blog Mini Vintage Home.
Thank you very much Marlene...
I've added the award pictures at the bottom of my blog page..

Well Done Harry...

Just wanted to share with everyone my youngest Son Harry's achievements at his School Sports Day today. No photographs as Parent's not allowed, not sure whether this is a School rule or the Kid's don't want their parents there.

Harry's results were:-

1st in the Shot and broke the School Record for his age group.
1st in the Discus and broke the School Record for his age group.
1st in the 100m
1st in the 80m Hurdles
1st in the 100m Hurdles
2ND in Long Jump
2ND in High Jump
2ND in Triple Jump.

He's not sure if he's won the Cup for his year yet, but will find out Friday in Assembly.
Harry has now been asked to do Athletics for the County and starts his training next week.
Harry we are all so proud of you Son, very well done and keep up the hard work...You never know we could see you at the Olympics...

Watch Parts And Miniature Books...

A few weeks ago I happened to make a comment on Casey's blog about Watch Parts. Casey is building a Steampunk Cottage.
Well after making the comment Grace from Treefeathers, sent me an email, offering to send me a bag of Watch Parts all the way from the U.S.A.. How kind was that. Well they arrived yesterday and I was so excited, I want to build an Orrery for Diagon Alley, using the little wheels etc., from the watches.
Grace very kindly enclosed three of her wonderful Miniatures Books. What a wonderful surprise.
Thank you so much Grace, it was really kind of you and very much appreciated.
I just need to find my Soldering Iron and I'll be well away....

Have A Go...

I was just reading Eva's Blog and she's been over to a quiz to see what the What's the Hidden Meaning Of Your Name. So I thought I'd give it a go..

Debbie:-

You Are Influential and Skilled

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous. You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things. Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

I have to say that I do get on with most people, but I did laugh at the bit where it says I'm orderly. (They obviously haven't seen my work space LOL) And the last bit is so true, your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. But isn't that true of all Miniaturist's, we've always got lots on the go...
If you want to have a go this is the link:- What's your name's hidden meaning.. If you do take the quiz, paste it on your blog, so we can all see it..

Welcome....

A Big Welcome to three more followers they are:-
Roz & Aidy of Lilyelf Miniatures. They make wonderful character Dolls, they are also members of C.D.H.M, A.I.M, British Toy Makers Guild and D.A.M.E...
Sleepylakate, who unfortunately I can't find a blog for.
And last but not least is Tarkus who's blog is called My Miniature Adventure. She is building a modern style Dollhouse.

As always please go over and say Hi....

Happy 18th Birthday Katie & Happy BirthdayTash....

Just wanted to say a Big Happy Birthday to my Son Ben's Girlfriend Katie who is 18 today. Katie I hope you have a wonderful day and that the future brings you everything you wish for.
Also Happy Birthday to Tasha aka The Boot Sale Queen, hope you also have a wonderful day...