Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day everyone!! Hope you have enjoyed your day as much as I have enjoyed mine.

After 18 years of marriage I can safely say that I know my husband pretty well!!So I know that if I want to have a romantic Valentines day, well then I have to organise it!! So that is exactly what I did. (and I must say I really enjoyed organising it all!)

The day started with breakfast in bed. I was up early and made Kristian coffee, cornflakes and toast....I had bought some chocolates and a special kind of gift/card for him.


I woke a very surprised Kristian. (He is going to kill me for putting this picture on the web! He warned me as soon as I took the picture that it wasnt to go on the web.....ooops... haha) But I think he really enjoyed his breakfast in bed.

While he relaxed, I went and got Leah from her sleep over and did a quick bit of food shopping to stock up for next week.

When I came home I found a very happy Krisitan. He was thrilled with his gift/card. Let me explain....His card, when you opened it, had 8 pages in it. Each page could be pulled out and used like a gift card....there was an idea on each card for a date.

Here are the 8 different dates, maybe someone out in cyberspace can use these too 1) A cosy night at home (you pick the film and I make the treats), 2) A romantic dinner (I cook the dinner and you choose the dessert)3) A trip to the movies (We hold hands and eat popcorn) 4) A neck and back massage (total relaxation), 5) A day were you do exactly what you want (but only together with me) 6) A fun night on the town (you pick the time and place and I pay) 7) Breakfast in bed (with everything you wish for) 8) Make up a date yourself....

So the idea is that once a month we use one of these. Kristian is going to mix them up, hold them face down and then I get to pick one...and we do whatever it says we should. Sounds like fun to me!!

Late morning we headed into Copenhagen just to pick up a part for Andrews computer. I went along for ride. Gave us plently of time to chat on the drive in and out.

I had cleaned the house yesterday, so when we came back I suddenly had a whole afternoon free to do whatever I wanted. So I got out the paints. I got inspired by a picture that Kristians sister Signe had taken and so I played around with colours.

Then it was time to get ready for our date. I had told Kristian that he needed to be ready for 5.15pm. I had booked a table up in a lovely wee cafe/restaurant in our town and then planned to take Kristian to the movies afterwards.

(I made some food for the kids and they were settling in to watch some films while we were gone.)

We had a wonderful meal at the cafe and it was really cosy.

Afterwards we had ½ hour to put in before the movie started, so we decided to walk through our wee town and take some pictures. We had such a laugh! We were like a couple of big kids!!!

So have a look at our wee town. Below is a shop that has been very important to us through the years...the toy shop!! (been a while since I´ve been in there!)

Then we have the Danish bank.....you will notice the logo is the same as the Northern bank and the Northern bank is decorated just like the Danish bank! I went into the Northern bank when I was home to tell them that if they came to the bank in my town in Denmark that they wouldnt know the difference. (I think they thought I was a bit crazy!! haha)

Us two fooling around! (You know we talked tonight about not wanting to be this boring old married couple that were in a rut - we wanted to have fun - so we did!! We might have acted differently if there had been people around town, as it was, we were the only two nutters out!! probably because it was sooooo cold. Everyone else was inside their wee houses with their candles lit!)

Can you spot me in the picture below??? (Look carefully!)

After fooling around till we were frozen, we headed over to the movies.

The film was soooo good. It was a new Danish film called Escaped. It was about a Danish journalist who gets kidnapped in Afghanistan. The terrorists want the west out of their country. The Danish government doesnt really respond to their wishes at first, so they decide to give them 10 days and for each day that goes by without them responding, they will cut off one of the journalist fingers. (gross I know!)

Well they get a young boy of about 17 to cut off her first finger. He doesnt really want to do it, but is forced. Anyway, he has to keep an eye on her and he decides to help her escape, but tells her she must never say it was him. They make it look like she attacked him and got away. She goes back to Denmark and keeps her promise to him. She tells no-one that he helped her escape.

Then the young mans uncle wants him to do more crimes and he decides to run away. His opportunity comes and he decides to go to Denmark.(off course lots of exciting things happen inbetween all this!) He finds the journalist and she tries to help him but this causes problems as he is seen as a terrorist. Wow, it was a really good film, just showed that things are not black and white.

Wow feels like I have written a book - sorry about the long post. But it really has been a great day. Good night all!!

Time for tea...

Well I must have been really exhausted cause I slept from about 10.30pm (last night)to 12.15pm (lunch time) today. I could hardly believe the time when I woke!! I had slept like a rock.

So it was a quick shower, a bike ride up to town to get a few things that we needed and then home in time to go visit my friend Rhona.

Another friend, Laila, was going too, so I was able to hitch a ride with her over to Rhonas. We had been invited for a tea party! Rhona is one of my friends who is such a great baker - she ALWAYS makes the most delicious cakes ....so I was looking forward to seeing her again, but also looking forward to whatever wonderful thing she would serve!! haha Believe you me, I was not disappointed!!!

We had scones with jam (they were just perfect!) then a gorgeous ice cream cake. It was to die for!! (honestly!) We had a great afternoon catching up. But there was another reason we were there. She had got another wee dog, a puppy called Abbey. Rhona already has one dog, about 10 years old - Kizzy. Laila and I have both looked after Kizzy on different occassions when Rhona and her family have been on holiday, so now we had to meet the newest member of the family. She was so tiny and cute!!!

Off course I went and forgot my camera, so I decided not to drive home again with Laila but get Kristian, when he was finished with work, to pick up my camera and come get me, so I could get pictures for my blog (see how dedicated I am to this thing!!haha) You can see the results below:

Kizzy and Abbey are soooo happy to see Kristian. Kristian has a very special place in Kizzys heart. She just loves him (for some reason or other!! Hard to understand that!! haha)

Rhona with the newest member of her family - Abbey.

I also had to get a photo with Abbey! Isnt she just a cutie!!

We´re home....

We´re home safe and sound! Its been another long day, but yet again everything went like clock work. We were up at 5am and away at 6am on the bus to Dublin. The traffic was great, so we arrived pretty much on time. We were straving by the time we got to Dublin airport so after check in we ate some scones.

The plane left on time and before too long we were back in Denmark. Really rather amazing when you think about it!!

Off the plane and we had ½ hour to put in before we caught a bus to Vejle, the next big town We then had 2½ hours to put in there before getting the train to Copenhagen.

I have never been to Vejle, so I enjoyed walking around. It had some lovely old buildings and some interesting statues!!

Finally it was time to catch our train to Copenhagen and before we knew it we were reunited with Kristian and Andrew again. It was soooooo great to see them again. We have missed them!

and off course it was also great to see our wee cat Shadow!! Now we are so exhausted! Its 10pm here and we are all about to head into bed. Its been a really enjoyable week. We have achieved so much! Shopping, clearing out, tidying up, visiting (although there were still alot of people I would loved to have seen, but I just couldnt fit it all in.) Anyway I will soon be on checking for cheap flights again, so anybody I didnt get to see this time, I will next time. Good night all - hope you sleep as well as I know I will. My eyes are already closing.....its been a great holiday!

Good old fish &chips....

Another lunch date was planned for today. This time we were meeting my aunt Kathleen, (my dads sister.) She would come to Belfast and meet us. We decided to go get fish and chips! After all I couldnt go home without having tried some traditional fish and chips. (Plus the fact that Kristian loves fish and chips, and me being the loving wife - I wanted to rub it in, that I had eaten some delicious fish!!haha)





The fish was really lovely. I can recommend Smyths fish and chip shop on the Cregagh Road.

Sara got a bacon burger.

And Leah got a chicken burger. It was huge!!

After we ate, we headed back into Belfast city centre were Sara and Leah spent their last few pennies.

I had a wonderful experience this afternoon. On the way home I called into the piano shop. I would love a new piano - (one can dream!) I have my eye on the Clavinova CVP403 but I have only read about it, never seen it in action. Well today that all changed. I got a demonstration of it. For half an hour the man demonstrated what it could do and I tell you, I was nearly crying. It was beautiful. I am in love!!! The sound is fantastic...but then again so is the price!! haha

Now we have started the packing. Sara has loads of things and Leah isnt far behind. I hope we get it all fitted in. I am about to start another round of clearing up and cleaning. Then its off to bed. The morning comes early. We catch the bus at 6am!!! and finally arrive home in Copenhagen at 8.30pm. I am soooo looking forward to seeing Kristian and Andrew again. (and Shadow as well!) We really do miss them.

(Below is a wee message especially for you Krisitan! haha)

By the way people, in case you havent realised, Valentines day is on Saturday, so get planning those dates for your other half!!

Strange to think that the next time you hear from me I will be in a whole other country, but its going to be nice to be home again in Denmark. We have had a fantastic trip. Its gone too fast. Sorry to those of you we didnt get to see this time. Hopefully next time we will get to see you.

I had a plan....

So we had another busy day planned for today.

The plan was that we would get up and go shopping before meeting my brother for lunch. I had decided that today I would get a camera just like Saras. (My old camera had given up the ghost and Sara had been so good in letting me use hers!)

So, as I was saying, the plan was to head to town, we would get the camera and then meet up with Jim for lunch. But our plans dont always work out!! We slept too long - not that I am complaining, I LOVE to sleep long! It just meant we couldnt get shopping before meeting Jim for lunch.

We met Jim, (just 10 minutes later than planned) and headed to this wee restaurant that he recommended. Unfortunately it was closed.

None of our plans seemed to be working out! haha

So after a quick walk around the place we found a lovely wee cafe and had hot lentil and carrot soup, followed by some lovely sandwiches. We spent a couple of hours chatting and catching up, before we said goodbye and Sara, Leah and I headed into Belfast to shop. (Unfortunately I have no pictures - I had no camera and Sara forgot hers at home!)

Leah had been wanting to get her hair cut for a few weeks now. When we left Jim we walked passed a hairdressers called Hair Traffic. That name rang a bell.

Does anybody else remember them? I can remember going to them along with Rhonda, and I think Charlene too, to get our hair washed and blow dried for the GB display. Rhonda got hers french braided...if I remember correctly, with a white ribbon through it! (and off course I ended up washing mine and drying it all over again when I got home - I was never satisfied!)

Well we looked at the price list. To get a hair cut by one of the girls in the hairdressing school cost £15 - so cheap compared to Denmark. So she decided she would take the chance. The great thing was that they could take us there and then.

It was rather funny me explaining the hair cut to the girl as I kept mixing danish words into it. Off course I didnt realise this until she looked and me oddly and asked "But what is an etage?" Oops silly me!! Anyway by some miracle Leah got the hair cut she wanted! I think its lovely!

And guess what I got? Yes my camera!! I just love it.

A night to remember....

I was up bright and early today!! Got an unexpected phone call from my friend Rhoda in Scotland. It was great to catch up with her, epsecially since she couldnt make the dinner tonight.

I got a bit more cleaning and clearing up down around the house and then Dad, Sara, Leah and me headed into Belfast, yet again!! This time we were going to meet my sister-in-law Gillian and my neice and nephew, Lauren and Lewis.

We had a great afternoon wandering around the town! Yes off course we went to Primark, but didnt stay long. There were just too many people today!!

We headed home from town late in the afternoon. I just had enough time to change and freshen up before meeting up with all my "old" friends again. We were going to Speranazs for the evening and I was so looking forward to seeing them again.

Julie - me - Lisa

Lorraine - Rhonda - Ruth

Charlene and Julie (again)

Now what is that Lorraine ordered?!!!

Are you happy or disgusted at your dinner Ruth?

Did you make the right decision to get the Lasagne Charlene?

Well what can I say Julie??!!!!!

Lisa and her duck!! (Now I feel a song coming on!!)

What is wrong with your bake Sadie???!!!

We had a brilliant night at Speranazs. The craic was good and the food was good. I really enjoyed myself yet again (but how can you not enjoy yourself with this bunch of people!) Thanks for a brilliant evening girls.

We had fun going down memory lane, well what little off it that we could re-call. It is rather scary the things that I have forgotten and the names of people that are just gone. We had fun laughing at the different stories we had to tell. (and hearing about all of Rhondas "friends" that none of us others remember?!!!) Our laughing muscles certainly got excerise this evening. The time just flew by, and before we knew it, it was over:-( It REALLY WAS GREAT to see you all again. )