Snowed in family and crafty days

Can't believe we still have snow! And the biggest icicle I've ever witnessed hanging from the conservatory!

So glad I braved the snow and cold and went to mums today, got to see her lovely new home and spend some precious time being homely and maximising time with 'my mummy' as well as being a mummy.

Sounds weird but I love it when I have a chance to make the most of all her special mummy skills and knowledge am today was one of those days when I had a good catch up and learnt so much from her- I only wish I lived nearer so I could do it everyday!

Today, she cooked us lovely healthy comfort food. Then my sweet mum instructed me how to sew a little bag from an upcycled skirt, to go with my newly shortened version of said skirt (that's another post altogether with amazing inspiration and skill from my mother in law- a later post will reveal).
She baked ginger bread men with William and he really got into it- more concentration and application than I've ever seen when I've tried, the gentle nannie touch.
All these activities overlooked by the house animals Lucy and fudge- got a great pic of wills between the two of them. mum cried a tear today when she was talking about fudges 'need' to lick William- 'it's his way of showing affection- it's the most gentle way he knows- tender!!' Me: "mum, are you crying?" 'yes' ha ha ha!!! Silly thing!
My brother Dave and his lovely lady made paper aeroplanes with will and we watched the snowman (it was more festive than Xmas day in the house today- smell of gingerbread, the snowman and snow on the ground outside).
We had a wintery walk trying to spot the blossom buds. And threw stones from the tow path into the canal- William loved the big spolshes and fudge the dog resisted jumping in to catch them- thank goodness!
We had staffs oatcakes for tea and the gingerbread men went down a storm.
Before we left mum built up my confidence with crochet as I'm trying to make a flower to adorn my new bag and jacket x fingers crossed it continues to go as well as she started me off!
Happy days, safely home now.
Gingerbread men and tea tomorrow- can't wait!