Hoppy Easter!

Greetings!

I hope those of you who have managed to have a short (or long) break before the Easter weekend have enjoyed it. We’ve had the kids off school and it’s been great getting out and enjoying the sunshine (and hail…). I feel grateful that I live in a place that is never too far from a nice green place to walk, and that I have kids who are happy to spend their days outside. I’m also glad that they have imaginations, and are not tied to technology. Sure, there’s a YouTube habit that needs to be kicked, but its generally in the morning when no one else is awake. I am really hoping that my children will keep their imaginations and non electronic toys as long as possible. We’ll see how that goes 😉

As well as spending time in the garden and making a nest with a neighbour, the girls & I also pulled out my dusty box of chocolate moulds to make some Easter treats today. It has made me really want to get back into making chocolates, but this time, I want to start making “raw” chocolate. I am going to learn how to actually *make* chocolate, and not just melt & re shape. Of course I will be using all natural, and good for you ingredients. I have no idea when this will be, but rest assured I will be sharing my successes (and failures) with you. The recipes and experience… not the actual chocolate. Sorry about that…

If you had a chance before the end of May (& are close enough), I can highly recommend going to see the Lego animals at Whipsnade Zoo. The Brick Safari was brilliant, and enjoyed by all. (the random spring sleet just added to the fun 😉 )

This post is about nothing specific, I have a few in the works that are a bit more serious and require more attention than a quick ramble after bed time, so I’ll get to those once the kids are back at school. I just couldn’t leave you hanging and go a Friday without saying hi!

So ,whether you are celebrating an ancient fertility festival, the return of Spring, the Resurrection of Christ or just an excuse to eat copious amounts of chocolate without anyone batting an eye lid, I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend.