Our beautiful, feisty, adventurous daughter turns two today. Getting to know her personality over the last two years has been such a joy (and a challenge in recent times!) Her strength of character and sunny personality constantly leaves Sam and I smirking at each other, trying not to laugh,
Read MoreThis weekend, thanks to the amazing Spring weather, we had two family trips down to the allotment. One good, one not so good. Yesterday (Saturday) we loaded the car up - kids, dog, scooters, flasks, cookies, wetwipes, wellies all got thrown in, not the kids (or dog).
Read MoreFrom this point in the year onwards, right up until the first signs of Spring (and often way beyond) this spot, right here, becomes a central point in our home. Ever since it was installed three years ago it has become a wonderful focal point in this room,
Read MoreYesterday I managed to steal myself away for an indulgent half hour of flower fiddling and photography. Two of my favourite things. Armed with a vase of wildflowers we picked in the afternoon I unexpectedly took the following photos. They represent a snapshot of what August
Read MoreOn Monday morning Wilf and I set about making something I've been wanting to make for ages. We made playdough. Not just any old playdough though, it was playdough which later on would form the base of the most beautiful miniature gardens I've ever seen.
Read MoreI'll let you in to a little secret. My home isn't quite as tidy as my Instagram profile(s) might have you believe. Although I have a sneaky feeling nobody's is! If you're anything like me, you run around tidying things away (read, scooping things into drawers) before visitors arrive.
Read MoreI have been looking forward to sharing today's post with you for weeks! When I started the #mythursdaybreaktime project a couple of months ago, I never imagined that so many of you would join in by sharing your breaktime moments.
Read MoreIsn't it funny how a morning can go pretty slowly (especially when whinging and tantrums are on the cards) but a quiet breaktime, AKA nap and nursery time in my house, can pass in the blink of an eye.
Read MoreSam has been away this past weekend (since Thursday actually), enjoying a well earned break away with his best mates. He missed Father's Day but I'm sure was quite happy enjoying the sunshine and his fourth round of golf in four days.
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