So this weekend has been a bit of a different one. Amongst all of the football we have had a full house. Jake's family came to stay for the weekend so here are just a few snaps from along the way. The first picture above is of the last cupcake (recipe here) which I had without the tiniest bit of remorse after tidying the house for our visitors. I am going to do a 'preparing for guests checklist' tomorrow as this time of year it seems like if your not travelling yourself people are travelling to see you!
On Saturday we all went to Henley in Arden for a bit of a wonder and most importantly an Ice Cream. Ever since we moved to the midlands people have been telling us that we must try it, and let me assure you the long queue was worth the wait! Honeycomb ice cream is a winner!
We then spent the rest of the afternoon in a pub garden, ironically named 'The Secret Garden' which was very well signposted! There were giant wooden toadstools and the pimms was flowing. We definitely got our 5 a day from the drinks.
Saturday night we went out for dinner at Chimichangos which is a mexican restaurant nearby. They also served truly HUGE cocktails which despite the picture above, Amy managed this lush gin and melon concotion solo! Yes it might have been a fairly boozy weekend. I stuck to Sangria which sadly was better than my main which I had to send back. An hour and a half late and not too warm? I came home and had a bowl of shreddies instead.
And then Sunday, after the family had gone home I popped into town to do a bit of shopping and picked up this cute keyring from Cath Kidston. It is an engagement gift for our friends Chris and Donya as they have a brilliant airedale called Brian and I could not resist picking this up for them.
What have you been up to this weekend? Let me know in the comments below.
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