The word 'hectic' with a doodle of me holding a very long 'to do' list

Friday Focus 16/09/2022 – Hectic

This week has been a pretty hectic one. We have our church’s 50th anniversary celebratory weekend coming up and I’ve been busy sorting out publicity, programmes and services and fitting…

The word 'mourning' in purple with a crown over the 'o' and a purple unicorn cake over the 'i'

Friday Focus 09/09/2022 – Mourning

We’re in a period of national mourning following the death of HM The Queen yesterday. Such sad news. Sophie said yesterday evening that it felt strange that we now have…

Jessica opening a present on her 6th birthday

To Jessica on your 11th birthday

Darling Jessica, Today is your 11th birthday. A day that should have started with you waking early to open cards and presents before getting ready for school. You would have…

The word 'full'

Friday Focus 02/09/2022 – Full

The summer holidays are almost over and the start of the new school year is around the corner. We’ve packed our summer full of fun and made the most of…

Hubby, Thomas, Sophie (holding a picture of Jessica) and me in front of a Beatrix Potter themed backdrop

Me and Mine – August 2022

I missed our usual Me and Mine post last month. I’d forgotten to take a family photo and by the time I remembered towards the end of July, I’d missed…

The words 'memories'

Friday Focus 26/08/2022 – Memories

I love the summer holidays on the whole – it’s been lovely having the time with Sophie and Thomas and to focus on having fun and making memories together. We’ve…

An adult and juvenile robin in a garden

Win a Happy Beaks bird feeding bundle

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The word 'holiday' in yellow

Friday Focus 19/08/2022 – Holiday

We’ve had a lovely time away this week, enjoying a holiday in the Lake District. We spent the first couple of nights glamping near Ullswater followed by three nights staying…

Thomas standing next to the wooden carving of Jessica at her forever bed with Sophie hugging Jessica's carving

Siblings – August 2022

One of my favourite things about the summer holidays has always been spending time with my children and watching them having fun together. I love how happy they are in…

The word 'magical' in rainbow colours

Friday Focus 12/08/2022 – Magical

This week has been full of magical moments, making the most of spending time with Sophie and Thomas and doing things together. It’s been a lovely mixture of events and…