Weekend away

The weekend at Ryan and Jens was just what I needed! We had such a good time. Arrived at about 6pm on Friday eve, just in time to see Ryan. He was off to his leaving/birthday do with colleagues in Liverpool. Karl and I opted out of that one because we knew the next eve would be a crazy one! Didn’t get to sleep late because of the rugby, and let me tell you, I’ve never seen Karl get so worked up EVER, let alone for the Ireland match on Saturday, it was funny to watch him squirm and shout! Ryan made us the most delicious chocolate croissants and bacon butties and we were set for a bit of shopping in Cheshire Oaks. Was looking for some drinks, and came across these cans, which I think are super-awesome and super-convenient!

Ryan's gift

cool photo icing cake

After an afternoon nap, we were ready to celebrate. Think there were eventually about 40 friends and family that arrived. It was a braai, and people were lounging about outside in short sleeves and skimpy dresses, while I had on 2 layers, boots, a scarf and my coat. And it wasn’t my imagination, because eventually Karl got up to get something warmer to wear too! Karl got these really yummy fat angus aberdeen burgers-AMAZING!

yummy Angus Aberdeen burger

Got to meet a lot of Ryan and Jen’s friends from Tenerife and saw all Jen’s family, including her brand new nephew :) There were three Karls there that night, including my Karl, and the weird thing is that they all spell their name with a K! Had to get a pic of them!

The 3 Karls

 Ryan got a shot gun as a gift, which I tried to stay well away from. You basically fill up the magazine with a shot of alcohol and then choose your victim. Jagermeister is not my friend, and after one shot I played dead! I'll stick to my G&T thanks!

Do I really have to? :(

Ryan, saying his prayers

I’m slowly but surely starting to get my things together to come back home. Need to find my suitcase though. All my visa paperwork has come through, so I have an appointment on 29 September to submit. Let’s hope its smooth sailing! 

My turn to cook tonight, gonna make Ina Paarman’s cottage pie :) and Karl has requested death by chocolate cupcakes, so that should keep me busy. Off to the gym and then shopping for my cook/bake-off :)