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A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 47

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

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

Country Kids 24/11/18

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so…

Memories - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 23/11/18 – Looking back at memories

I love looking back at memories on Timehop although it is very bittersweet too. I’m thankful that I captured so many little moments of life with Jessica and Sophie and…

Our Jessica angel made from a polystyrene ball and paper cup on top of a Christmas tree

Remembering Jessica: creating a special angel for the top of our Christmas tree

For the last few years we’ve had a star at the top of our tree. This year though, our tree will be topped with a very special angel – our…

Sophie standing on a stile next to hubby in front of some autumn trees

A geocache hunt in Harmondsworth

I have to confess that sometimes I drag my family out for an outdoor adventure purely because I need to write an outdoors post for the Country Kids linky! Our…

Me cuddling Thomas at his christening

Complicated emotions: loving my rainbow baby

In the beginning, there was joy. Two excited big sisters. The dream of life as five. My big girl patting my tummy, giving it kisses. Resting her head on my…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 46

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

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

Country Kids 17/11/18

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so…

Remember - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 16/11/18 – Remembering

Sophie took part in her first Remembrance Sunday parade this week. She did so well marching with her Girls’ Brigade friends and staying silent to remember those who have fought…

Sophie cuddling Thomas with Jessica looking on from a photo on her photo blanket

Siblings – November 2018

There are moments when I just look at my children and realise how quickly they grow and change. Looking at this month’s photos was one of those moments. Sophie looks…