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Jessica driving a yellow car at the Lego City Driving School

Finishing off half-term with a day out at Legoland

Going to Legoland at the end of the season has become a bit of a tradition for us. Back in the day when we had a preschool pass for Jessica,…

A rainbow across the word "Faith" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 03/11/17 – Holding on to hope and faith

As the date for Jessica’s surgery draws closer, I find myself drawing comfort and strength from my faith. Reminding myself that I don’t have to rely on my own strength…

A Nativity scene in a shoebox showing Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in the manger; a shepherd with his sheep; a King and an angel

The Nativity in a shoebox: a fun Christmas craft

One of my favourite Christmas decorations is our Nativity scene. My girls love playing with the figures although I have to make sure they are careful not to break them.…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at Claremont Landscape Garden

Me and Mine – October 2017

October has been a bittersweet month. There have been many happy moments – moments that we have tried to focus on and enjoy to the full – while pushing away…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #143 – An interview with Sophie (aged 4)

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…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 43

#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's Paw Patrol birthday cake with the Paw Patrol logo and topped with Ryder and eight pups (clockwise from top: Skye, Rocky, Everest, Tracker, Chase, Marshall, Zuma and Rubble)

My Sunday Photo 29/10/17

Sophie out on a walk at Burnham Beeches

To Sophie… now you are four

Darling Sophie, Today is your fourth birthday. I know it’s a cliché but I really can’t quite believe you are four already. Where on earth have those last four years…

Enjoy - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 27/10/17 – Enjoying half-term

Half-term hasn’t quite gone as planned but I’ve been doing my best to enjoy it. Sophie was supposed to have her birthday party last Saturday. Unfortunately both girls came down…

The Duck Tour amphibious vehicle in the water

Exploring Windsor on the Windsor Duck Tour

The Windsor Duck Tour is a fun way of seeing the town by land and water. The tour takes place on an amphibious yellow duck boat which drives around the…