Author: Louise
History and mini-beast hunting at Ankerwycke
Ankerwycke is just across the river from Runnymede and home to the ancient Ankerwycke Yew – a 2500 year old tree which is said to be where Henry VIII wooed Anne Boleyn and possibly also the site where the Magna Carta itself was signed. It’s also a lovely peaceful spot for a walk on a… Read More
The Friday Focus – 06/05/16
I have to say I’ve been floating on cloud nine this week having discovered that this blog of mine has been shortlisted for a BiBs award!  To be one of ten blogs shortlisted in the Family category is amazing and I’m so thrilled to be there amongst them. I’ve had a mention in the local… Read More
Parenting Pep Talk #12 – Swallow, My Sunshine
Parenting Pep Talk is a weekly series of guest posts all about encouraging other parents by sharing some of our happy moments, the advice that has worked for us and some positive words of encouragement. Today’s post is from Debi Lewis, who is the mother of two daughters and blogs regularly at Swallow, My… Read More
Retro Night – getting the family together over a classic DVD
We’re lucky to live close to hubby’s family – his parents live a couple of miles away from us and go to the same church. Whilst this means we see each other at least once a week, we don’t necessarily spend a lot of focused family time together.  A couple of weeks ago my father-in-law… Read More
Five years on – a heart dad’s perspective
Five years ago today, hubby and I went off for the 20-week scan, excited at the thought of seeing our first baby on the screen. We left the hospital that day with our world having changed forever.  There was something wrong with our baby’s heart. Five years ago today, we became heart parents. … Read More
From the mouths of babes #69
From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the glimpses into their imaginations, the blunt observations – whatever it is, I’d love to hear about it! A big thank you to everyone who… Read More