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Jessica and Sophie holding on to penguin skate aids at the Windsor on Ice temporary ice rink

My Sunday Photo 19/11/17

The word "calm" with a rainbow over the top - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 17/11/17 – Keep calm and carry on

We’re getting closer and closer to the new date for Jessica’s surgery. At the moment, I feel quite calm about it all, although I suspect that may change over the…

Hubby and Jessica on the swings at Langley Park

Moments that make life magical: an afternoon at Langley Park

We should have been in hospital that afternoon, preparing for Jessica’s surgery the following day. Instead, we were enjoying spending time together as a family, and having fun at Langley…

A heart with the text "Heart to Heart" on one side and a picture of hands making a heart over a child's chest with the text "A linky for sharing posts about CHD"

Heart to Heart – November 2017

Heart to Heart linky was set up to help other heart families share their stories and experiences in order to help support each other as a community.  It opens on…

Jessica and Sophie on a seesaw at the park

Siblings – November 2017

These little girls of mine bring me so much joy. Just watching them play together; seeing how loving they are with each other and how happy they are when they…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 45

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Sophie giving Jessica a big cuddle

My Sunday Photo 12/11/17

The view of the lake at Claremont Landscape Garden from the mausoleum site

Making the most of family time at Claremont Landscape Garden

Claremont Landscape Garden has been on my places to visit for a little while now. It was once the home of Princess Charlotte of Wales, the only child of George…

Postponed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 10/11/17 – Postponing the surgery

I wasn’t sure if I would be sharing my usual Friday Focus update this week because Jessica was due to have her surgery yesterday. However, we were warned on Tuesday…

Sophie and Jessica playing Knack 2 on the PS4 at the PlayStation Kids and Parenting Showcase

Trying out new games at the PlayStation Kids and Parenting Showcase

Over the last year, hubby has started to introduce the girls to some games on the PS4. There are two games that are clear favourites at the moment – Lego…