My last update with my weekly post, was just before our twin nieces arrived. One was just finishing football and the other was already having fun with her cousins. They had some fun watching some tv, playing some games, having lots of snacks and slept downstairs in the living room. I think it was about 2 am before I finally heard them go to sleep. If only they’d all sleep until a bit later, but not my oldest, he was up bright as a button at 7 am, if not before. We headed out for some ten pin bowling and lunch before it was time for the girls to go home. The kids are so close and best of friends, so it is lovely to have them stay.
Aria had a fun birthday party at a trampoline place in the afternoon and I am surprised she stayed awake. It was one of her little classmates, so she was very excited. It was a chilling evening and early to bed for the kids. Sunday, was an early rise to see if the Easter Bunny had left any treats. Robert and I hide a lot of little eggs and treats around the downstairs in the house for the kids to find in the morning. It has become our tradition and we all love it. I wasn’t sure how it was going to be with Lucas no longer believing in these type of things, but he loved it and joined in just as much as he has every year. It was a lot of fun. You can see the loved their treats in the photo above. Soft toys are always a hit. We ate some chocolate and played around before heading down to Robert’s sisters for a family Easter roast dinner which was nice.
Monday, saw Robert and I off work with it being a bank holiday which was fab. It’s the only one our company closes other than the four at Christmas. Every Easter we like to go to a Scottish National Trust Property to do one of the Cadbury Easter hunts, another fun tradition. This year we chose the Robert Burns Museum. We haven’t been before and we will most definitely be back. If you get a chance, I’d highly recommend it. It was a shame the weather was so dreich and cold, but we had a lovely time. The museum is filled with wonderful artefacts and interactive exhibits. Then the hunt takes you out into the gardens, Auld Kirk graveyard, Burns Cottage, Poets lane and to my favourite place in Scotland, Brig O’ Doon. I am slightly obsessed with the latter. I have been ever since I was a girl. I love the magical feeling of the place, it has a wonderful vibe to it. Steep in history, mystery and beauty. The cobbled stones were placed unevenly so that witches wouldn’t be able to cross it. I saw Brigadoon aged 7 at the theatre, I become infatuated with that too. I always wonder if I could just go over that bridge, would I find my magical place? I just love it. It is the main inspiration on my current novel too.
Can you believe I feature in not one, but two photos this week? I never get my picture taken and I’ve been on the blog twice in two weeks. The first picture is in the Burns gardens. It was cold and damp, but it was a lot of fun and we can’t wait to go back. The second is my favourite place, can you spot Tyler hiding from the wind? Even the shop there was fab. Aria bought a unicorn sequence pillow and I got another Scottish folklore book to add to my collection. Another obsession, or maybe an extension. After that, we went out for dinner as a last treat to end the holiday weekend. We went to Chiquito and I will blog about that soon.
It was back to work on Tuesday and I was working until Friday. The kids were with my mum and her partner on Tuesday. She was feeling a bit better so they took them bowling and out for lunch. My mum has never been before so she enjoyed that. She is still taking it easy though. Football training is off this week for the holidays, but back next week. It hasn’t stopped Lucas practising or doing some form of training. He is really taking it seriously the last while. The kids went to their cousins on Thursday and had lots of fun with them.
I captured this photo of Twilight when I was home one evening. She’s such a sweet kitty. Her coat is so glossy. I’ve had today, Friday off, so I could do some things with the kids. The boys have had friends over to play. I have a few plans for the weekend and will fill you in next week, I learned from the last time, my plans don’t always pan out.
What have you been up to? Are you enjoying the Easter holidays? 
The Robert Burns Museum sounds a great day out, full of Scottish history and an Easter Egg hunt too, how perfect. Lovely to see you in the photos too.
It is such a great place to visit & there is so much to learn & see. Thank you x
Hi Susan, it sounds like your lot had fun with their cousins. Being a huge Cadbury’s chocolate fan I’d love to do a Cadbury egg hunt, so I am jealous! Our Easter is today and I’ve just hidden some eggs in the garden, my youngest is 18, but it’s part of our Easter tradition and they still love it, and it makes us laugh. I’m glad your Mum is feeling better, it’s tiring looking after children. Have a good week.
xx
They love being with their cousins. It’s been a fun time. Bless, that’s good he still enjoys it x
It sounds like the kids are having lovely Easter holidays and it’s great that you’ve been able to join in the fun too. So nice to see you in the photos!
They have had. Thank you, I will try to be in front of the camera more x
Love that first photo so much, it’s lovely to see you all together
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
Thank you. I really should go in front of the camera more x
It sounds like you had a lovely Easter and I love your photos. I didn’t even spot Tyler on the bridge until you mentioned him 🙂 I’m glad your Mum is feeling better now and I hope your weekend goes to plan this weekend. x
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It has been a lovely Easter hon. He is a wee monkey. You? X
You’re looking gorgeous in the photos. Your new haircut really suits you. The Robert Burns Museum looks fascinating; just my kind of place.
Sounds like a busy, lively week! Love the photos of your trio in pyjamas, Aria knows perfectly well how cute she is. 🙂 Glad to see you in the photos as well. I hardly ever have my photo taken. Twilight is gorgeous. I’d love to visit Robert Burns museum, but Scotland is a long way from us. We’re actually planning to visit it in summer for a few days, so fingers crossed.
It sounds like you are having a great Easter break. I do love your red coat – it really suits you 🙂 xx
Ah gorgeous photos, I love your red coat and your hair looks lovely! Looks like a very fun Easter holiday so far… chocolate is always a winner though, right? 🙂
Thank you for linking up to #SilentSunday my lovely xx
This was the first year we haven’t done a Cadbury hunt. Looks like you had a great time! #silentsunday
I agree since the converted the Burns Experience to be more interactive it is great. I love the posts with scenes from the poem along the poet walks that leads to the cottage. Not seen the new play area that is there but will get the kids there over the Summer.
Glad the sleep over went well, nice when they get on well with relatives.
The Burns museum sounds fab, hopefully the cold weather is on its way now, we need some warmth
Can I just say I LOVE your coat. Such a great colour on you, too. The cat photo is amazing, so sharp. #MySundayPhoto
Sounds like a good week. Love the red stand out coat. I love your cat. She reminds me of our childhood cat – although ours was a huge long legged tom cat!
glad your mum is feeling a little better. lovely relaxed photo of the 3 kids
Sounds as if you have had a lovely Easter with the children Susan, and you are rocking that red coat. You look gorgeous x
We went to a NT for the Cadbury hunt too and had a great time. My girls are really close to their cousin and I think sleepovers won’t be too far off x
So much fun! Gorgeous pics as always I can’t believe how big they’re all getting x
It is so lovely to see you in the photos this week. I love the shot of you on the bridge. Twilight is beautiful! Thank you for linking up to #pointshoot 📷
Lovely round-up and photos. Love the family shot and the one of the sleepy cat too! #pointshoot xx
Easter egg hunts at national trust places seem to have been a huge hit this year! Lovely photos glad you’ve had a good Easter break
Such gorgeous photos, lovely to see some with you in, I am never in any photos and I should really make more effort to be. Your cat is such a cutie, I would love a cat but my husband is terrified of them
I’m loving that there are photos of you this week! LOVE your coat too! x
The new Robert Burns experience sounds like a good day out – I think I’ll have to revisit.
It does sound like a fun Easter, especially the Easter egg hunt. I always love your photos love the one of the cat!
It is lovely to see the photos of you there in that gorgeous red coat! Your boys look so much like each other with their haircuts there! 😀
We have a Chiquito in our nearby town and it is fantastic. Beautiful cat pic! #project365
The Robert Burns Museum sounds like a perfect place to visit with the kids!