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Me and Mine – August

This time four years ago, although we didn’t know it at the time, we were just a week away from Jessica’s arrival. This time four years ago, we didn’t know…

Silent Sunday

Langleybury Children’s Farm

“For the first time in forever…” sang Jessica as she ran down the hallway ready to go out for the day. Whilst it had felt like we’d been stuck indoors…

The Friday Focus 28/08/15

With all the rain this week, we’ve been spending a lot of time indoors doing crafts together. Our theme for the week has been “mini-beasts” and we’ve been creating ladybirds…

5 birthday present ideas from Oldrids & Downtown for toddlers and preschoolers

As summer ends, birthday season begins in our house. With Jessica turning four in a couple of weeks’ time and Sophie’s second birthday falling in late October, I’ve been spending…

Thank you for being a friend: to those who support us on our journey as a heart family

Dear friends and family From the day we found out about Jessica’s heart condition, you have been there supporting us, encouraging us, praying for us. You have cried with us,…

How my blog got its name and other things about me

I’ve been tagged in a few memes recently. I love taking part in these and reading other’s responses as it is a fun way to find out a little more…

From the mouths of babes #34

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…

Silent Sunday

Cregneash Village, Isle of Man

Visiting Cregneash village on the Isle of Man is like taking a trip into the past. The village, with its thatched crofters’ cottages, is described as being a living museum…