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The word 'Christening' with a vicar holding a baby over a font for the second 'i'

Friday Focus 09/11/18 – Celebrating Thomas’s christening

The big event of this week has been celebrating Thomas’s christening with our family and friends. It was a beautiful, albeit bittersweet, day. Thomas wore his grandad’s christening gown and…

Hubby, me and Sophie looking on as Thomas is baptised

Thomas’s christening

Last weekend was a very special occasion as we celebrated Thomas’s christening at our church. It was a beautiful, but bittersweet day. The last time our friends and family came…

The creepy clown scarecrow

Spotting spooky scarecrows: a Halloween trail at Black Park

During half-term we headed to Black Park to take part in their Halloween trail. Sophie and I had arranged to meet up with her friend F and his mummy. Black…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 44

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 03/11/18

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…

Overwhelmed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 02/11/18 – Feeling overwhelmed

I’ve been trying to juggle far too many balls this week and it’s left me feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Hubby’s been away for the last couple of weeks so I’ve…

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: November 2018

From the mouths of babes is a linky all about sharing the things that children say. Whether it’s those adorable mispronounced words, glimpses into their imaginations or just the blunt…

Me, hubby, Sophie and Thomas with a photo of Jessica in the marquee at the Little Hearts Matter memorial event

Me and Mine – October 2018

October is one of hubby’s busiest months for events and family moments can be few and far between. I am used to flying solo although it can feel very lonely…

Sophie's toy sitting in the Scootaseatz below the Scootaheadz

Review – Scootaseatz and Scootaheadz

Sophie loves riding her scooter to and from school or the park. She often likes to take a toy with her when out and about but unless it’s one that…

Sophie posing in front of the Howl'o'ween sign at Chessington

Howl’o’ween fun at Chessington World of Adventures

October half-term seems to be all about Halloween-themed activities and days out. The girls loved trying out the “Howl’o’ween” attractions at Chessington World of Adventures last year. This year, it…