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Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 23/03/19

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies I joined in…

Memorial - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 22/03/19 – A beautiful memorial for Jessica

Jessica’s memorial is now finished and has been put in place at her forever bed. We went up to GreenAcres on Wednesday with my mum and hubby’s parents to put…

Sophie collecting leaves and pebbles in the woods at Cliveden

Learning about trees on a trail at Cliveden

We love getting out and following trails. They’re such a great way of encouraging children out for a walk and getting them to explore nature. Over February half-term, there was…

Jessica sitting on a tree stump

Grief and life after Jessica: What I want my friends and family to know

Dealing with someone else’s grief is something that many people are uncomfortable with, especially when it comes to child loss. Many people don’t really know what to say, or to…

A paper heart with "Jessica" on it hanging from a tree and #365daysofgratitude

#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 11

For three years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 16/03/19

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies I joined in…

Tribute - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 15/03/19 – A beautiful tribute to our big girl

Last Friday afternoon, we were invited to Jessica and Sophie’s school for the official opening of Jessica’s memorial. The school had clearly put a lot of thought and effort into…

Sophie and Thomas sitting on my bed in their pyjamas next to Jessica's photo blanket

Siblings – March 2019

I used to love watching my girls together at school drop-off and pick-up times. I loved the way that they would give each other a big cuddle and a kiss…

Sophie walking away from the river holding her net

River dipping at Denham Country Park

One of my happiest memories from the last summer we had with Jessica was watching her and Sophie play in the river at Denham Country Park with a friend. We’d…

The entrance to Room on the Broom: A Magical Journey at Chessington World of Adventures

Room on the Broom: A Magical Journey at Chessington World of Adventures

Room on the Broom is one of our favourite books. When we saw last year that Hocus Pocus Hall at Chessington was being replaced with a new attraction – Room…