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Thomas’s first train ride at Ickenham Miniature Railway

12/12/201811/12/2018
One of the trains turning around on the turntable at Ickenham Miniature Railway

Ickenham Miniature Railway is a bit of a hidden gem. We only discovered it existed a couple of years ago. It’s been a while since we last visited so we decided to go along to their last public running date for this year and take Thomas on his first train ride.   Tickets cost 80p… Read More

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Review – Girls’ pyjamas from pyjamas.com

10/12/201809/12/2018
Sophie lying down wearing LOL Surprise Dolls pyjamas

Now that the long winter nights are here, it’s lovely to get into our pyjamas early and snuggle up on the sofa together. We were recently invited to try out some pyjamas from the range available at pyjamas.com. Pyjamas.com offers a range of different pyjamas for all the family, including character pyjamas, matching Christmas pyjamas,… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 49

09/12/201808/12/2018
A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught me to look for the little things and has made me a more positive person. It has not always been easy to find something to… Read More

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Country Kids 08/12/18

07/12/201807/12/2018
Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so many outdoor adventures with my girls and create happy memories. It is an honour to be taking over hosting Country Kids from Fiona at Coombe… Read More

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Friday Focus 07/12/18 – Little angels

07/12/201809/03/2023
Angel - this week's word of the week

Sophie has been busy practising for her Nativity play this week and is playing the part of the angel Gabriel. We went to see the first performance yesterday and were so proud of her. She had three lines to say and spoke them all loudly and clearly. She looked adorable in her costume and the… Read More

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Festive fun at Chessington World of Adventures: A Winter’s Tail

06/12/201805/12/2018
The Gruffalo and dancers grooving along in the Gruffalo Christmas Groove

Last year’s festive day out enjoying A Winter’s Tail at Chessington World of Adventures was a special one for us. It was our last family day out before Jessica’s Fontan procedure and it was such a magical one for our girls. They loved meeting Father Christmas and Jessica particularly loved the Gruffalo notebook gift she… Read More

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Crafting with kids: Simple Christmas decorations

05/12/201804/12/2018
Colourful paper chains and handmade Christmas crackers

I have happy memories of childhood Christmases and making crackers and paper chains. They’re so simple for children to make with little, if any, adult help and are such fun to do. For this month’s #BostikBlogger craft, I’ve been revisiting my childhood and having fun making some simple Christmas decorations with Sophie.     Christmas… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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