Liebster Award

I've been  nominated, by Pam from A New Life In Wales, for the Liebster Award. She has asked 10 questions and then I'm supposed to nominate other blogs and ask 10 different questions.

1) Most hated domestic task

Ironing - When I hang washing out on the line I will hang t-shirts and shirts on coat hangers and peg them onto the line so they don't blow off. Sometimes they still need ironing.

2) Knitting or Crochet

I enjoy both for different reasons. I'm a neater knitter for garments and I like to do sleeves (and fronts) at the same time so that they match. Crochet grows faster and I like the action of crochet.

3) Favourite film genre

t the moment it's comedy. Life is to serious so it's good to laugh a lot also it's a stress reliever. (GCSEs for Laura at the moment)

4) Best place that you have been

Up to date it has to be when we went to Jamaica for my younger brother's wedding a couple of years ago. Very exotic for us.

5) Jewellery wearer or not

I like to wear jewellery but as a work in a kitchen and it's not allowed I just wear it when I go out.

6) Book or E-reader

Book. I like the feel of a book, turning the pages and using my book worm book mark

7) Adventurous cook or plain and simple

I used to be quite adventurous when I had the time but I'm turning to plain and simple now

8) Walking or gym

Walking - lovely fresh air and country views, can't beat it

9) Pets or not

We have recently started to foster homeless dogs who are waiting to be adopted. At the moment we have a female Staffi cross who has a wonderful calm nature and is so loveable. We also have 2 birds - a red rump cockatiel and a budgie.

10) Fresh oysters or no way Jose

No way. Never tried then and don't want to.

I'm not going to nominate anyone because most of the people who read this blog have already had this but, if anyone wants to join in here are my 10 questions (please tell me if you are going to do them so I can visit)

1) Are you a summer or winter person?

2) Do you like to take holidays and if so here or abroad?

3) Was you ever a girl guide or boy scout?

4) have you kept in touch with any of your school friends?

5) If no-one was looking, and you was in your wellies, would you jump in puddles?

6) Ever met a famous person and who was it?

7) Favourite musical film, series or show?

8) The challenging thing you have made and most proud of

9) What do you think of dogs wearing clothes? (other than a coat in winter)

10) From Laura - Spotty or stripy socks?

Carolx



From Curvy To Straight

Last Friday we were up at the Manchester's Children's Hospital for Laura's 4 month post op check up. All went well and she's recovering well although she feels it's too slow as she wants to get back to normal. But like any other major surgery it takes time to heal and build your strength back up and she realises she has to take things slowly and her body lets her know when she's done too much.

On the left is Laura's spine before her operation. Very curvy. There wasn't much to see on the out side except for her right shoulder blade area was larger than the left but her clothes and long hair hid it very well. On the right is the x-ray the hospital took a couple of days after her operation. It's amazing how straight the surgeons got Laura's spine. We were told that the spine would only go as straight as the spinal cord will allow it. It's almost straight. An x-ray was done on Friday and her spine looked a bit straighter but that's not possible as the rods just don't bend. Laura had a lot of muscle pain as they were stretch back into shape. They still bother her now and again and if she's done too much study her neck aches so has to pace herself with her revision for her GCSE's which started today.

I still can't help looking at the after shot and thinking what an amazing job the surgeons have done. The spinal nurse says she can start and do some power walking now and then after the next appointment she could start to do a little swimming and then in October she could go back to her dancing but taking it easy.

The weather is suppose to be good again this week so hope you all have a good one


Carolx