January
We started the New Year with a trip to Bath. We'd never been before and were blown away by its sheer beauty and grandeur. It was like being inside a huge film set. A place we must return to at some point.
Half term in Rauris, Austria on the family ski trip we've always wanted to do. I discovered that skiing was not for me, but I'd long suspected that would be the case. Mr B and our children had a great time, and I did enjoy the trip once I decided to give up on the skiing which was sheer torture for me!
April
Away in the caravan to Dockray Meadow in the Lake District. The weather was bright and breezy, and we got out for some nice walks like this one in Wasdale. 
We went up to meet my lovely girl for a day in York, had lunch at Betty's and did a bit of shopping.
May also brought the highs and lows of supporting Everton in The F.A. Cup. Exciting and disappointing all together! Only true blues would understand.
A day stolen away to spend in Paris ...... midnight drinks opposite a twinkling Eiffel Tower and the Rodin Museum next day. Sheer bliss! 
Horribly busy at work ..... but very successful in the end. Hopefully just one more before we leave.
July saw our 30th Wedding Anniversary which we spent on the road in France ..... the longest driving day. Not good planning! Did I get pearls? I'm still waiting!August
On holiday in France just before disaster struck. Two days later I was struck by a back injury that left me flat on my back for two and half weeks in excrutiating pain, and led to me having to fly home alone leaving Mr B to get the caravan and dog home on his own. Horrendous! September
Flowers from work .... I was off throughout the whole of September and spent a fortune at the osteopath. The longer I was off, the less I missed it. Going back was really hard and made me realise that there is so much more to life than the day job.... I made a conscious decision to try and live for the moment and spend as little time possible thinking about work.
October
The new kitchen is finally finished. It has taken far longer than expected for it all to be completed, but it's lovely. Small, but perfectly formed in my opinion, there's so much more room to spread out for baking.
November
A weekend away in Newcastle. Our lovely girl showed us the sights and in the evening we had a late meal with her and her boyfriend. The weather was wet and cold but the welcome was lovely and warm. It's a pity its so far away.
At the end of the month we had a weekend in Derbyshire on the Chatsworth Estate. Very Christmassy!
December
Time to decorate the house and get ready for another Christmas. This one didn't actually go to plan .... we were defeated by the weather and illness, but family still gathered to spend time together and we tried to make the best of things.
Here's looking forward to a much healthier New Year!
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