Well today my better half turns 26, 26! I feel like his 21st was this time last year... And then I feel remarkably old when I comment on time like that .. "Feels like just yesterday when..." (Said in an old whistley woman's voice)
Unfortunately for Oli, he is yet to have the pleasure of retirement, so on went his steel caps and high vis this morning and off he went to work.
He actually has managed to get away with never having to work on his birthday throughout his entire life thus far, what with it being so close to Christmas and all, so today is going to be a different birthday for him. When I say different I mean shitty. Alas, we have had two holidays in the past four months so this is the price he pays- he actually left without too much moaning this morning so props to him for the positivity.
We have organised a bit of a BBQ gathering for this evening to celebrate & I'm looking forward to grilling up some burgers and making choc dipped strawberries. Summer is bliss!
Our weekend was really chilled out over here, Friday sunset was spent down at the beach with fish & chips and an army of seagulls, and on Sat Oli had to get his present buying done so we bravely went to the mall (I can't stay away!) but I tagged along purely for selfish reasons;
So whilst those two battled the crowds I watched corny 'top of the pops' hits and got my nails catered to. I almost went for a Christmas theme but I couldn't bring myself to do it- a feature glitter nail was all I could muster.
I also took this happy camper to the park for a swing in the sun;
That little ruffle butt kills me.
On Sat afternoon I whipped up an incredible frittata which I will have to post the recipe for;
Mmmmm feta.
And on Sat night my lovely friend Nat sat in with B whilst Oli and I went out for a wee date to the movies to see 'Anchorman 2'. I have to say, I wasn't overly impressed. It definitely had its moments but it was just downright ridiculous in some parts. But man my frozen coke was worth it just for the trip, a litre of sugary heaven. Oh, and funnily- I saw a poster for the release of the movie "the book thief" whilst there & I squealed with delight. This is the book I have almost finished at the mo & it is phenomenal. Seriously, read it. So I'm excited to see that in the New Year!
Sunday consisted of yet another date at the beach, this time with this babe;
(These babes I should say)
I hadn't seen Teesh in far too long so it was great to catch up and go for a frolick in the ocean together. I may have been slightly irresponsible though as when I slipped into bed last night my back was seriously stinging- slip slop and slap people! That's the motto of the story.
Ouch.
There you have it- and now Monday has arrived. I'm going to go to the gym shortly for the last time this year id say & then get in the kitchen for tonight.. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day, or if you're already on holiday- a wonderful start to your festive season!
Thought of the day "Happy birthday Oli, you've still got it"
Gemma
P.s I am currently unashamedly blasting Mariah Careys "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and dancing around in my underwear, I really f'n love Xmas
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