We did it!!!!!!!!!!

I did it, I did the race for life. I even beat last years time. This year I finished in 39 mins. The heat was unbearable! and I ran out of water at the 2 k mark!! But I still enjoyed every second of it. The day is always so emotional and its so sad to see the messages on everyones backs. I ran in memory of my grandads and my cousin who I have sadly lost to cancer, and for my friend from an online forum who died from the dreadful disease.

My mum and her other half came to cheer us on, but missed us running!! They waited to see us but for some reason didnt see us run past them!

I thought you might like to see a couple of photos that my mum kindly took for me.

We looked half decent before the race LOL but that wasnt the case after

This is how we looked after the race

And for those of you that havent sponsored me yet, theres still time to do it online

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/louise_sampson

RACE FOR LIFE

OK its nearly here...............My race for life. I have 3 more days to prepare then day number 4 is THE DAY!!!! If anyone wants to sponsor me you can at

http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/louise_sampson

Please dig deep and spare anything you can, I know times are tough but this is such a worth while charity!!! Remember every penny counts

Thanks x x x

SORE FEET!!!

Just a quick one today to say MY FEET HURT!!!!! I am trying to get fit and lose weight, so on Friday I went to aqua aerobics, I was dreading it but it was such a giggle. I went with my best friend Sarah and it was so tiring. When I got out the pool my legs felt like lead!! Then on Saturday I walked 7 miles!! and today I walked 8 miles!!! And this Sunday I am taking part in the Race for life, another 3 mile walk. I really want to get fit for the summer. The walk today took me an hour and half! and in total since Saturday I have done 32,480 steps!!! I think I am doing well just got to keep going!!

Tropical Wings

Today I visited Tropical Wings in South Woodham Ferrers with Mum and Amber. It was amazing. The butterfly house was so lovely. There are so many butterflies flying around you. I took some really nice photos of them. Here are a few







As well as butterflies they have farm and zoo animals and some great reptiles. They also have some lovely flowers growing in their butterfly house.






I could bore you with loads more but I wont ...yet

I would really recommend a visit to anyone, Amber loved it. They do feeding time with the different animals and kids can help.

Enjoying my time off

The week so far, well i'm enjoying my week off or I was until I lost the receipt for my take that tickets!!!!!!!!!!! I just hope the store we bought them from will give us the tickets without it.

On a more postitive note I have this week managed 4 paper lo's, 2 canvas lo's, 2 cards and i've just started a 3rd canvas. woo hoo, this included my entries done for the Sugar and Spice design team competition. So now I will just have to wait, although I dont hold out much hope. I have tried for these things before and never got anywhere but it can be fun trying.

I have been playing with my new goodies this week, including my alcohol inks. I LOVE THEM!!! Have also been playing with my glimmer mists. I have had great fun.

Will post some photos ASAP!!!

A week off !!!!!!!

WOOOO HOOOO I'm off for a week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And what am I going to be doing on my week off I hear you cry.........CRAFTING!!!!!! I want to do at least 10 LO's and 2 mini books and 1 CJ entry, oh yes you heard me correct 10 LO's. I have some great photos of the kids which have to be scrapped. I might even do some more of fairypants!

So what else will I be doing on my week off? Well I think I might have a trip to the zoo, I'll keep you updated on that ! and I might have to do some shopping LOL

But while off I must do some training, the RFL is on the 31st so have to get some more training in!! I will try and blog my progress.

My friends over at Sugar and Spice have featured my fairypants LO on their blog. Thanks Ladies you're stars!!