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

Country Kids 25/08/18

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…

A picture of the word "solo" with a biplane

Friday Focus 24/08/18 – Flying solo for the first time with Thomas

Hubby’s away working on an event this week so I’ve been flying solo for the first time since Thomas arrived. It’s been a tough week emotionally so overall things have…

Me, hubby, Thomas and Sophie on the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

Thomas’s first trip to Chessington World of Adventures

It’s been a little while since our last trip to Chessington. I had hoped to take Sophie for a day out before Thomas arrived but the combination of a heatwave…

Baby Thomas lying on a sheepskin rug

Precious moments: Capturing those early days

Those newborn days are such precious ones. There is just something about a teeny tiny, brand-new baby. I love the feel of a new baby snuggled up to me; the…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 33

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 18/08/18

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…

"Cousins" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 17/08/18 – Catching up with cousins

Sophie has been enjoying spending time with her cousins this week and Thomas got to meet them when Auntie Fizz, Ebony and Erin came to stay for a few days.…

My sister, nieces, Sophie and Thomas standing under an archway at Eton College

Exploring Eton with a treasure trail

I love doing treasure trails. They’re great for exploring places, help make a walk more interesting, work well for a variety of ages and are great value for money. With…

Sophie with Thomas with Jessica's cushion in the middle

Siblings – August 2018

One of the things I always loved about joining in with the Siblings project is how it helped me capture so many of the beautiful moments with my girls. For…

Jessica wearing a princess dress and fairy wings, looking over a lake

Grief and life after Jessica: Some days you feel so far away

Some days you feel so far away. I look for signs that you are still here with me somehow and there are none. Just emptiness.   I long for you…