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Christmas Bricktacular: 7 things we loved about our festive day out at Legoland

21/12/201605/04/2017
Mrs Christmas in her kitchen and Jessica and Daddy making a Lego snowflake

As my regular readers will know, Legoland is one of our favourite places. Last year we went to the Christmas Bricktacular event for the first time. It was such a magical experience that we made sure we booked to go again this year. Here are ten things that we loved about our experience at Legoland… Read More

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The Christmas Tag

20/12/201605/04/2017
Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland Windsor - Little Hearts, Big Love

I was recently tagged by Claire at The Pramshed to take part in the Christmas Tag and answer some questions about my favourite Christmas moments, and the little traditions that make up part of my family Christmas.   What’s your favourite Christmas Movie? I’m a big fan of classic musicals so it would probably be… Read More

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Christmas – when it all gets a bit much

19/12/201606/04/2017
A doodle of me getting stressed at writing Christmas cards with an endless to-do list and my children dismantling the tree in the background

There is a moment every Christmas, where everything just gets a bit too much. The moment when the to-do list suddenly feels too long; when the pressure to be perfect is too intense; when the hustle and bustle of the festive season feels too overwhelming.  There is a moment when suddenly the bubble pops and… Read More

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Friday Focus 16/12/16 – Putting on a performance

16/12/201617/07/2017
Performing - this week's word of the week

All four members of my little family have been performing this week. On Friday, I got to see Jessica performing in two dances at the end of her ballet class and on Saturday morning, it was Sophie’s turn to show off some of the ballet steps she has learned. Hubby and I got to sing… Read More

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Tea with Father Christmas at Wyevale Garden Centre

14/12/201617/07/2017
Jessica giving Father Christmas a high-five

Last weekend, we were invited to have tea with Father Christmas at the Wyevale Garden Centre in Osterley. We’ve seen Father Christmas a couple of times already this year. The girls still get just as excited though at the prospect of seeing him again in the run-up to Christmas.     We had to pre-book… Read More

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A traditional Christmas at Chiltern Open Air Museum

09/12/201608/12/2016
The beautiful view from the entrance of Chiltern Open Air Museum in the winter sunshine

Chiltern Open Air Museum is one of our favourite places for a day out – as well as the various old buildings which the girls can explore, there is plenty of space for them to run around in; woods to wander through and sheep and the horses to say hello too.  Other than the Christmas… Read More

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Friday Focus 09/12/16 – Preparing for the Christmas concert

09/12/201609/12/2016

This week has been all about getting ready for tomorrow’s Christmas concert at church. Over the last few years, my mother-in-law and I have organised one or two concerts a year – usually in aid of one of the heart charities that have helped our family, or for the charities that the church is supporting… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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