** Packed and Ready**

Today was full of fun at the charity shops (thrift stores) and you wont believe what I picked up!!! Sally went on her buggie and we met up at the road where all the charity shops are and boy oh boy did I find some amazing steals! I spent 15 Pounds and bought.. a Marks & Spencer's coat (expensive brand here).. and 100% wool coat(beautiful!).. a cute cute blue cardigan.. three vintage handbags and a silky scarf! I could not believe the coats were only 3P and I was in shock the whole day because they were in excellent condition and super expensive coats. Sally also gave me the most gorgeous coat that she wore back when she was my age and it is absolutely stunning!!!! We shopped till we dropped and it was truly worth the experience.

When I started to pack the boyzz were laying in my luggage and would not let me pack until I payed them attention. This reminded me of my baby b because she is like that all the time, when I am trying to do something she has to stick her nose in everything.

I am so thankful for Sally and Allen's hospitality and there is no way in the world I could repay them for the amazing stay I have had here. I told them if their daughter Charlotte would like to come visit the states, I would be more than happy to take her around and show her a good time.

There are so many cute things I bought that taking pictures of them all would be impossible.. but the best memory is being here with them and spending a week with these wonderful people. They are so silly (as am I) and full of laughter and have such a wonderful heart. I am planning on coming back for sure because they are just amazing people and friends.

I miss home, and I miss my loved ones and friends... but I am taking a piece of Portsmouth with me that I will never forget and will cherish for the rest of my life.

Miss you all and please pray for a safe trip!

XOXO

Annette aka Nettie