Summer is approaching guys, this bank holiday was just a blip in an other wise sunny radar. Summer is my most favourite time of year and one of the main reasons is just because it’s so social. I feel like I see a lot more of everybody in summer. Nobody wants to be stuck inside so the diary just seems to get filled up in an instant – it’s great! Kettler have challenged me to think about who it is around me that brings me my best of times and then we are giving you guys the chance to get together with the people closest to you and perfect those barbecuing skills by winning a BBQ from the Everdure range By Heston Blumenthal.
So looking back on the last couple of years my best of times definitely come from being with my little girls, having three little crazy’s around make every picnic/BBQ/day out so much more of an adventure. Of corse they are usually running rings around me but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
They were the obvious answer of corse you guys know that me and the girls love getting out and about and exploring so next on my list would be my friends! These girls know who they are, some of them have been my best friends since as early as primary school. All amazing in there own way’s, this bunch have been there for me throughout so much and we can usually be found giggling or eating! Food friends are the best of friends.
Last but not least a special mention to my family; I’m not lucky enough to have my family living just up the road so I can pop in for a cuppa when ever I please but we get together as often as possible and when ever we do it’s great. We all have that one person in our lives who we have an unbreakable bond with, who we turn to whenever and even if you don’t speak to them every day or even every week nothing changes they’re just there for you when ever you need them. That person for me is my dad he definitely makes the best of times even when he’s chewing my ear off over cycling, time trials etc.
Enough of the soppy I don’t do emotion – onto the competition.
As I mentioned above I have one of the Force barbecue from the Everdure range By Heston Blumenthal for you guys to win, it’s such an amazing prize I kind of want to enter my own competition (I wont, I promise). Not only does it look pretty damn cool, it’s a clever bit of kit sure to make you the barbecue king or queen!
Some facts (because we all love a fact); it’s a 2 burner gas barbecue with super fast ignition which leaves it ready to cook on within 5 minutes! It’s made from die-cast aluminium which wont rust and it’s worth a whopping £599. Yep I thought so you’re sold… enter below to be in with the chance of winning. T&C’s apply, the competition will end midnight on the 5th of June. The winner will be announced on my facebook page.
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For me it is a cup of tea in bed early in the morning before the 4 children get up…the calm before the storm as I like to call it 🙂
My 3 dogs when they are excited to see you at the end of the day.
I love reading to my youngest at bedtime and will be so sad when she no longer wants me to as she is my last baby x
I have a grey and white kitten who wears a little collar with a bell – I call her Tinkerbell – but her real name is Angelica Violet Skye and I love to hear her enjoying life rushing in and out from the garden, chasing everything, climbing on the shed and settling to sleep when she’s tired with her gentle purrs!
I love picnics in the garden with my four children and our dog!
I love walking it clears my head and the open space helps me relax
Walking along the beach, it gives me time to think, whilst enjoying the fresh air.
Walking along the beach, it gives me time to think, whilst enjoying the fresh air and exercise.
For me it’s sitting in the back garden watching the sun go down in Summertime
I love the days where we all snuggle on the sofa watching films all day with loads of popcorn and snacks the best.
its every breath I take never take anything for granted.
Watching the birds in the garden – its so relaxing and fascinating!
My little boy’s laughter & my dog’s wagging tail.
I love it when my kids get in bed with me for a snuggle in a morning on a weekend
Looking at old photos
I just love when my dog says hello when I get home. No matter whether I’ve been gone 4 hours or 5 mins she greets me like I’m the best thing ever! No one is ever as excited to see me as she is, always makes me smile.
Just sitting in my garden on a sunny day observing the insects and birds going about their business. It’s nice just stopping and looking around sometimes, life is pretty amazing.
It has to be waking up and seeing the sun shine through the window. It makes the whole day better and it cheers everyone up when it’s sunny.
Making up bedtime stories, she giggles like mad… But it’s a great way to finish the day!
Walking along the beach
I lead a very simple life sitting in the countryside in the sunshine by a babbling brook – heaven
Sitting on the local riverbank catching tiddlers in the summer.
Walking along the beach or the cliffs, the wind blowing the cobwebs away, its me time to reflect on the day or what has happened in recent months, i thoroughly enjoy that time
Walking my dog in the beautiful weather we’ve been having
Sitting in the garden with my loved ones, my knitting, and my camera.
I love getting up early before the kids and having half an hour to myself! 🙂 Then spending a busy day with family and friends! xx
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Spending quality time with my hubby and our daughter enjoying picnics in the garden, playing rounders on the beach, doing treasure trails and making homemade milkshakes
Having a cup of tea in bed and snuggles with my dog.
We were enjoying the sun in the garden and looked up to see a buzzard soaring over us. Just glorious to see.
having water fights in the garden with my son on a sunny day
I love to have an early morning coffee down by the sea 🙂
Waking up to the sun shining and taking the dogs for a long walk.
Spending time with my other half and our dogs, who all make me laugh every day!
Having dinner with the family and catching up on things.
I love to spend a day at home needle felting. I love needle felting faeries and flowers and make my own gifts and love just getting lost in my world of arts and crafts.
Seeing my daughter’s little face when I lift her out of her cot in the morning!
The first cup of tea of the day, enjoying the sunshine and Spending quality time with my family
Spending time with family and friends.
For me it is the sunrise – I am lucky to have the most amazing view of the sunrise and just seeing that sets me up for the day
Those little chats I have with my son to and from Nursery are amongst my most special and treasured times.
having adventures with my husband and children
Standing back and watching my children interact with each other. Sometimes comical, sometimes discussions and sometimes mocking each other. I love it.
I like the thought of a long lie on a weekday
The first cup of tea bought to me in bed in the morning by my partner !
That first cup of coffee in the morning when the house is still silent and everyone is asleep. Leaving work on Friday and the sunshine hits your face outside and you just close your eyes and smile. Seeing the smiles on my kids faces when I get home from work.
Cuddling up in front of a good film with my Wife and dog.
I absolutely love the summer! 🙂 My favourite little things to do is have a day in the garden with my family, whether it be gardening or splashing in the paddling pool or having an awesome BBQ
We moved house last summer to one with a large enough garden to hold all the family, I can’t wait for summer again to enjoy it with them all 🙂
a pie and a pint after a long run – to balance it all up
At this moment in time what makes me happy is when my daughter goes into school as she has been off for two months due to bullying x
For me its that much needed quality mummy & daughter time, just reading a book with her makes my day a lot brighter
For me its the daily mummy and daughter quality time, just sitting and reading a book with her makes for a better day x
Love spending time with my daughter – one of the best things is chilling out on a Friday, the working/school week is done, we are nice and relaxed, we have a Friday treat tea! And all is good in the world! Snuggle time, some car crash tv, and we are safe and snug in our own little world xxx
Feeding the birds on the bonnet of our car while we have a picnic lunch! So relaxing!
Seeing the beaming smiles of my six grandchildren
Sunbathing in the garden on a warm summer day
I like sitting out in the sunshine while watching the children play in the garden.
Relaxing after work!
I Love heading out into the derbyshire countryside with the family… a picnic and a football. would stay there in the sunshine all day
Getting the bedding off the beds, washed, dried on the line and back on the beds all in the same day!
Taking my dog out in the morning on a sunny day
I love taking a walk on sunny day down by the canal with my husband, lots of people walk and cycle past most of who say hello and it’s a really nice feeling, it makes me feel cheerful and happy.
Sitting in the evening with my two kittens on knee and listening to them purr
Spending time with my little 3 year old grandson he’s my only grandchild and very precious
We love to have a BBQ party.. recently it’s been instant BBQ though as since we moved we’ve not had a chance to buy one, we get the bouncy castle out for the little ones and have the trampoline too, and the adults have a glass of wine or beer x
For me, it’s taking the dog for a walk on Sunday when the whole family goes ( even the moody teens)
Generally my LO telling me she loves me and giving me a cuddle for no reason. But otherwise it’s anything to do with being at the beach – rain or shine I love it!
Spending time with my family is the most special times of my life
Sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit (or two)!
I work night shifts and all the family know I like to have half an hour before I leave the house on my own with a brew and catching up on social media. No interruptions!
We love to go camping in the summer, sitting together playing card games under canvas feels so special, especially if we treat ourselves to toasted marshmallows on the BBQ!
Spending quality time with my children.
Home made pizza competitions with my father
A family walk in the sunshine with the dog on a sunday and nice chilled glass of wine in the garden afterwards
A walk in the country, feeling the sun on my skin, hearing the birds sing & sitting at night on my own in the peace & quiet. My autistic son ….everything about him : )
Some ding time with my 3 year old grandson he’s very special he’s my only grandchild and adorable.
Spending time with my 3 year old grandson he’s very special he’s my only grandchild and adorable.
i love spending time in the garden with the family
I like to sit on the patio on a sunny day with a glass of something cool and watch the sun go down over the trees.
puddle jumping with my boys
Sunday dinner with the family
Going out for a walk with my four dogs very early in the morning,surrounded by countryside and not another person to be seen, just mindfully walking x
After a very busy early morning start, I sit down with a frothy coffee and play my Facebook crosstitch game for 20 minutes.
Making pizzas from scratch with my Dad!
Spending Sundays with my niece and nephew
I love spending the night camping with my family! Its perfect, quiet, precious family time!
Being able to spend time in my garden watching my seeds sprout & turning into vegetables & flowers. I get so excited every time I see a little bit of green!
It’s popping on the horse for a wee jump over the XCcourse in our field.
I like spending the weekends crafting with my nieces.
That hour in the morning before anyone else is awake, having some me time
Having a big Sunday lunch as a family together around the table
At this time in my life, the best of times happen when I get to spend time with my niece. Just last week she stayed with us for the weekend. We had a little barbeque and played in the garden all day. I couldn’t have been happier.
My little girl climbing into my bed every morning for a cuddle before we get up makes me so happy.
spending time with my husband and grandchildren playing in the park
Being together as a family, enjoying a day out in the sun!
Spending time with my two children is the highlight of my day, they both wake up so happy! They love each so much aswell its so cute! Love is priceless xx
The little things for me are sitting down with a mum to watch a quiz show whilst we share cake/biscuits and have a cup of tea 🙂
For us its out and about with our lovely dog and kids x
picking my daughter up from school, seeing her little face and finding out what she has learnt.
Long walks and time with my pets make me happy.
Having fun times with my partners 3 little grandchildren .. they are growing up so quickly!
For me its sitting in the garden with my husband and son and the pets, my camera and a picnic
I love taking my kids to the park to play football
Growing things in the garden and watching the visiting wildlife. Very satisfying!
Sitting outside on a summer’s evening with a glass of merlot. Aaaaah! Or watching my lovely rescue cats play.
I love reading bedtime stories to my little granddaughter – we have so much fun together.
I love nothing more than a simple walk followed by a picnic on a summer’s day with family and friends. Having fun and creating great memories doesn’t have to be expensive 🙂
Just walking in the sunshine with the birds singing
My two kids
Pyjama Sunday with the kids. No need to get out of our pjs, just chill at home together.
Seeing all my solar lights when they are lit up amongst the flowers in the back yard at night
Getting home after work and sitting out in the evening sun with my partner whilst enjoying that first glass of chilled white wine
reading a book in the garden 🙂
Spending quality time with my beautiful wife
I love it when my kids come into my room and wake me up in the morning, their little smiling faces set me up for the day .x
I love walking the dogs with the kids. It’s relaxing family time out in nature.
My son coming to find me when he first wakes up and giving me a big hug and kiss
Going for a walk with my family in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
sunny days
3pm on a weekday. Just seeing my girls come out of school and nursery and being so happy and telling me about their day. It’s manic but I love it.
Walking the dogs with my sister, niece and their dog on a sunny day.
Sitting on the couch cuddled up to my grandchild, reading one of our favourite books. It is like a little bubble of bliss 🙂 x
Having time with family. When I get a job it would be nice to take the dogs to the coast. Fantastic prize, thank you x
I enjoy having a good laugh with my sister and niece.
Being with my amazing husband, my rock x
Weekends in the garden with the family x
Birds coming into the garden. Two of the blackbirds are so brave they come in through the patio doors and perch on the arms of chairs waiting for food. It’s lovely watching the sparrow babies growing up , the blue tits performing acrobatics, the doves preening each other and the wood pigeons eating on the bird table until they fall asleep on the seed.
Mine is spending time with my niece and nephew – we have such fun.
Early morning walk with my little family to the cafe to have some pastries and a warm drink then a lovely walk back home exploring nearby streets and sometimes getting lost ;D
When we wake up and spontaneously decide to go for a walk in the forrest. Its so relaxing and lovely to spend time together. The kids love exploring the forrest even in the rain!
Waking up to a sleepy, purring kitty cat. The most perfect start to the day!
I love walking my lovely dog Toz, it doesn’t matter where we go its always an adventure
When the work commute goes smoothly
I love that the wild pheasants have brought their chicks into our garden 2 years in a row now! The pheasants come for the birds seed and bread, but it’s lovely that they trust us enough to bring their babies now 🙂
Playing hide and seek with my toddler twins makes me happy x
When one of my grandchildren cuddles up and says ‘Love you Nan’ Three little words that make me tingle inside 🙂
I love being able to do my artwork
Sitting on the beach listening to the waves crash against the shore!
The little things that make me happy are cuddles first thing in the morning with my girls and massive ‘super snuggles’ (that’s what we call them) when I get home from work in the evening. Reading my girls bed time stories when they are tucked up in bed. Cuddling on the sofa with my husband, sharing a bottle of wine + nibbles for movie night. Going for nature walks as a family and playing in the garden in the summer sunshine.
looking through old photos as a family
When my children get in my bed for a bedtime snuggle and then they tell me about their days
We love spending a Sunday afternoon, playing board games or watching a film cuddled up on the sofa, just spending a few hours of quality time together x
Walking on the local fells with my family
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taking the dog for a walk on a warm evening
Playing in the paddling pool with my daughter – so much fun xxx
Spending time with my daughter and making her smile and her telling me jokes and making me smile are the best times in the world.