November Week 2 - Christmas Shopping

So just another regular week at work for me, no problems or anything unusual to report, just the same old 9-5 or in my case the 8-4! The only downside to the week was the weather, it was cold, damp and miserable. I really hate the Winter, I miss Summer and all her long, sun kissed days........

I finally managed to get myself back on track with Weight Watchers, I menu planned, tracked and pointed all week and it paid off. I went for weigh in and am happy to report I had a small loss of .5lb. Now I know that's not a great amount but its a step back in the right direction and it was enough to spur me on and keep me motivated. I am determined to keep it up and get myself #fitforflorida, just over one year to go!!

Tom didn't have any overtime this weekend so we headed down to Bluewater to do some more Christmas shopping. We got to the centre nice and early and as I had declared the it a non WW day we went to Starbucks for coffee and cake - the perfect pre-shopping fuel. I had a cranberry & white chocolate muffin and Tom had a cheese and marmite panini.

We actually managed to get a fair few bits for family and friends plus I checked a few more things for Tom off my list - slowly but surely we are getting there. When we first arrived it wasn't too busy but by early afternoon it was starting to get really crowded which wasn't fun at all so we called it a day and headed home. I think that will be our last trip to Bluewater before Christmas arrives, the rest of the shopping can be done either online or elsewhere. Below are a couple of pics of the centres decorations this year - they are so simple but really pretty and effective.

There are also loads of photo opportunity points dotted around, I couldn't resist having my pic done with this gorgeous polar bear.

Toms sister and brother in law came round Saturday night although they didn't stay for too long as Bill was a little worse for wear as he had been out for the afternoon with some of his pals. Still it was nice to see them and catch up with them after our hols in Sept. I mad dinner for us all which was a lovely treat of M&S pizzas and nibbles, the perfect end to a lovely day.

Yesterday was just a lazy Sunday at home. We sat and watched the service of remembrance, which is something that we do every year. I think its so important to watch and listen to the stories that you hear from all those brave men and women who served and continue to serve our country in one way or another. After that I made some soup for lunch and we sat down to watch our holiday videos from this year. As you probably know the 2018 holiday has been confirmed so we have started talking about where we might like to go in 2019! Of course at the moment its all just talk but I think we may head back across the pond to California and Vegas (ha, ha knew we couldn't stay away for too long!!).

I hope that you all had a good weekend and as always thanks for stopping by and taking the time to ready my blog.

Love and warm hugs, Jane x