Today, thanks to a very special person (don't know if he reads this but he'll know who he is) I BOUGHT OUR TICKETS! We leave on 1st August and come home on 14th. I was supposed to have annual leave from 5th till 18th but work'll just have to lump it! I'll tell them I had to fit in around my family, which is true, as they know I'm going to take care of Mummy. I can NOT wait! Firstly, to see my mum and see for myself the progress she is making, and secondly to actually have a summer holiday in Bernieres. We couldn't afford it last year and we couldn't really this year, except for a helping hand. I need to make it the most holiday-like I can for Claire's sake.
Otherwise, today we have been researching T-shirt printing for Claire, who has had designs for t-shirts sitting around for ages and ages. Her cousin is one step ahead of her, as he has already got his selling in the top "rock" store in Paris! His top seller is one he designed on Claire's PC when they came over to visit last year LOL He has also given some to bands when he's gone to gigs, the most famous being Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters! Wow, he's going to go far that lad ;)
We also spent a few pounds on some funky flip flops for the beach from Primark. Mine were £1.50 and Claire got one blue pair for £1 and one with platform soles for £3. We really pushed the boat out this time.... 
Mine are the third pair, with hibiscus pattern, and they are the most comfortable pair of flip flops I have EVER worn. I don't usually even WEAR flip flops so that was £1.50 well spent LOL Their bright colours make me happy :) Oh, and we watched Blue Crush (again) on video, and Claire asked me to do her hair in sort of half cornrows, inspired by the surfing atmosphere. I tried my best. I haven't done it for ages.... The photo's not brilliant but I think she looks cool.
Wonderful News Jen. So glad you are going to see your mum!
Claires hair looks fab :)
Posted by: soojay | 07/16/2006 at 10:25 AM
Oh this is great Jen you finally go to your mom. So glad you have the oppertunity to go now. Hope you have a fab time with mom
Alette
Posted by: Alette | 07/17/2006 at 10:47 PM
Great great news about the tickets Jen!! It'll be lovely to spend some quality time with your Mum.
You don't fancy doing Rebecca's hair do you, I can't do cornrows to save my life!!!
Posted by: Paula (Pod) | 07/18/2006 at 09:36 PM
Jen, that's good news about your holiday to France, and your Mum will be so pleased to see you both. Love the cool flipflops and Claire's hair.
Still thiking about you and your interview, I don't kow the date, but I have everything crossed for you!
Posted by: Jennie | 07/19/2006 at 08:05 PM
Hey there, I thought I had already posted something here, don't know what happened to it. Anyway, happy about the news of your visit to your mom....have fun!
Posted by: maria | 07/20/2006 at 10:51 PM