At the beach

Out and about in Derby

We decided to go out a few weekends back in Derby. Gareth had the great idea of getting a bus into town. Unfortunately we didn't really think it through. We left as it began to rain and realised that we didn't actually know how far the bus stop was from our house. We eventually found it but realised that it was the wrong one and didn't have buses into town. We then walked to our local and arrived soaked through. I had to dry off with the hand-dryer in the toilets. We felt much better after a bottle of wine!

London

This is a painting of mine that I had to chuck as we just don't have space. I thought I would take a pic before binning it. I find that photos of paintings are always better than the real thing!We had a lovely few days in London. We went to the Barbican Centre to see the Surrealist Exhibition. I loved the weird films. We also cleared out Gareth's parents' loft so we now have almost everything we own under one roof. Just my stuff in Guernsey to add to it and we'll really be living in a proper home.

Wedding Photos

Nesting

We've been having lots of fun filling our new place with wedding presents this week. Everyone was so generous and our house is starting to feel like we can live in it now. I have bought lots of cooking and baking things - hopefully I won't get too fat in the process of using them all!

Day after the wedding

We had a fun breakfast after the wedding. A much needed fry-up for some! It was sad to say goodbye to everyone after a lovely weekend but it was so nice to spend some time in Lewes with just Gareth. We had a nice meal and a coffee in the town.

Weding Day

This picture was when Lex and I found ourselves alone just before leaving for the wedding. We decided to pop the champagne out of the window. It was a very funny moment as it bounced off the umbrellas below. Luckily the people drinking outside saw the funny side! Before the shower and make-up!I don't have any pics on my camera in my dress, as I was obviously quite busy during the wedding day, but I did take some snaps in the morning. After taking good advice from my bridesmaids to look at the sky and take in the day when I woke up, I took some pictures of myself and out of my window in the morning. I felt really peaceful and so excited to be marrying Gareth.

Staying in Lewes

Before our wedding on the weekend we stayed in Lewes. I chose Lewes as I thought it would be nice to be able to mooch around little cafes and antique shops before the wedding. It was a gorgeous little holiday town with a river through the middle. It was a really lovely place to relax the day before our wedding. Gareth and I bought a lovely towel rack from one of the antique shops on the day after the wedding.

New house, new car, new job...

We have been madly busy now for 2 weeks getting a place to live, a car and jobs. It felt so great last night to finally sleep in our new place. We put up our new furniture from IKEA and I broke a nail and got a blister - not great when I get married in a week. The blue cabinets are bought by Grandma and Grandad with their wedding money to us. I love them and think they look quite French with the white bed.

I am quite excited about the wedding now but still can't quite get my head round that it will be happening this time next week. I really hope it all goes well. Fingers crossed...