Mother's Day 9th May 2021

My family know I have never been one for fuss on "special" days, (with the exception of Christmas, where the whole family gets a little spoiled, even Hamish!). I don't like them spending their hard earned cash on me. Myself or Scott usually buys something for me from the kids and this year was no different.

I made a delicious breakfast.

I love the idea of recycling and I love charity shops, like the saying goes one man's trash is another man's treasure and I managed to scoop myself some goodies last month that I kept for Mother's Day gifts.

All these goodies are brand new, I got an unopened bottle of Mariah Carey Forever perfume for $8, a seriously cute Robert Gordon heart shaped teacup and saucer for $4 and two divine smelling Peppermint Grove candles for $4 each, the lot for $20 what a find!!

Such a pretty bottle and a gorgeous scent.

Scott bought me two bottles of sparkling wine that were on offer for $6 each. I will be enjoying a glass (or two) this evening.

Cerys made me a pavlova, my absolute favourite dessert. This was her first time making meringue, she did a fantastic job.

Hamish beat Jodie to licking the cream beater 😁

We had a BBQ tea.

Darren came round for a while, we caught up, he stayed for tea and played a few games with the girls.

And just like that, another Mother's day has come and gone.

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