When Will Spring Arrive?

I had hoped we would avoid it, but alas, winter has had a good bash at us. We've had Dudley, Eunice, Franklin and Gladys swing by bringing rain, snow, hail and high winds.

Thankfully they haven't been as bad as the earlier storms, but the weather has worn us down. 

MIL popped by midweek to see her friend in town, and we all joked about being used as a B&B. It's always fun to have her round, she loves crafts so we compare current projects and coo over each others very different crafts. 

We discovered that the carvery around us allows dogs, so as a thank you for hosting, we had a wee midweek treat there. 

And then the snow came. Mils train was cancelled, but we managed to coordinate an action plan and she was home safe and on time. Not the best way to end a visit, but oh well. 

The snow brought other problems too for poor Missy. After a slip in the snow and a slight limp appearing, she has been on strict short walks on pavement. Thankfully after three days the limp is gone, but we'll be careful a bit longer, just in case.

With Missy out of action, and my local based friend recovering from a broken toe, the monthly Perth get together (well, we try for once a month!) was without Missy and very slow paced. It was still good getting to catch up with friends, but we all agreed it was strange without Missy along with us.

I then had a different friend pop round for some girl time doing some jewellery making, which went very well! Bit of a late night though... 

Today was a quick brunch with our Liverpool friends who have been doing the obligation tour with Bear, showing him off to the family. Missy came along for this one and was pleased to join us in the pub where she was much fawned over. 

And then it was over to my mums to measure up my aunt for a dress. There will be more on that later, but long story short, her son is getting married and cancer treatment has left her feeling very upset with her appearance. My first real commission and its gonna be a doozy!

And that's it! A full spectrum of weather, a real mix of get togethers and friends, and overall a good weekend.

Thank goodness for the weekdays to rest up for the next one!