Monday Happy List

Five Happy Things {Week 27/2025}

English Paper Piecing

Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures.

Five Happy Things {Week 27/2025}

We went into London to see the play Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre. The play is based on the successful Second World War British intelligence deception operation aimed at misleading the German high command about the Allies’ planned invasion of Sicily. The play was performed by only 5 actors and was really entertaining.

I worked on my Cottage Garden Huswif and it’s lovely to pick up when I have a few moments. I’ve finished the cover and have been working on the pages. The instructions are easy to follow and it’s a nice craft project to have.

My daughter took part in another athletics competition, competing in the javelin. This was a school competition and she had a lot of fun.

We had a lovely social evening with my daughter and her Scout troop at their annual BBQ and awards evening. The weather was perfect so we were able to be outdoors and enjoy catching up with everyone.

The family came to my summer concert where we were singing a selection of English composers including Parry, Elgar and Finzi. The music was so pretty to learn and sing although I am looking forward to a break over the summer months.

What’s made you happy this week?

8 Comments

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    Beth
    July 8, 2025 at 10:37 pm

    That’s a lovely piece. I really enjoy your work. The play sounds like it was a great one, too.

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    Claudia
    July 8, 2025 at 10:38 pm

    I’d love to see the play. It’s a fascinating story. It sounds like a good one!

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    Stacie k
    July 8, 2025 at 11:42 pm

    Sounds like you had such a wonderful time at the play. Really great to hear. Looking forward to hearing more.

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    Marie Cris Angeles
    July 9, 2025 at 11:59 am

    I always like reading your blog posts. What a great job you do, I’ve been trying to do this as my hobby too.

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    Melanie E
    July 9, 2025 at 4:21 pm

    It is great to hear your daughter enjoys sports. Glad she had fun doing Javelin

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    Yeah Lifestyle
    July 9, 2025 at 4:42 pm

    I have heard about Operation Mincemeat. It’s one I have been meaning to look up. It sounds like a lovely week.

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    karen
    July 9, 2025 at 4:45 pm

    I looove how creative you are, you’re always working on something new and unique, amazing.

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    Marysa
    July 9, 2025 at 9:02 pm

    Cute patterns and pins! Sounds like you had a nice week. I always enjoyed seeing my kids perform in their sports. Javelin is so interesting!

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