Recently on our trip to Sherwood forest something magical happened ... Those of you that read my blog regularly may remember that Ollie, Joshua and I went on a Squirrel Hunt a little while ago and although it was a lovely trip we couldn't find a single solitary Squirrel and to say I was a little ...
Making Memories
We’re Going On A Squirrel Hunt
A few months back my husband and son went on a walk and when they came home Joshua was excited to tell me they had seen some squirrels running up and down the trees in the wood, however I have to say Joshua's excitement was far outweighed by his Dads who regaled the story with a smile on his face ...
Sunshine and Snow
This year when boxing day came so did the snow, although not quite in time for a white Christmas it was certainly close enough! For several hours on Boxing Day afternoon/evening the sky was full and the flakes that fell were the size of dinner plates, so delicate but yet so menacing with ...
Peacocks and Picnics
Peacocks and picnics is not something I would have thought I would be thinking about at the end of November ... During the Summer we really made the most of the sunshine but we didn't really make the most of our local area and we vowed that regardless of the weather and the time, we would ...
Daytime Den Building
Some things from my childhood seem to allude my regular memory and every so often something triggers a Deja-vu moment that leaves me with a grin, non more so then when recently we were sent a kit from Philips to challenge our den building skills. I had forgotten that I even built ...
Strawberry Picking or Pinching
Since reading all about my lovely friend Ellie from The Mummy Diary and her trip Strawberry picking and remembering my pledge I made for my #52LittleThings with AXA PPP healthcare to enjoy seasonal foods it was a must that at least some of us would make it to be gatherers of some deliciously ...
It’s A Park Life
After being caged in after my recent operation and before that by the rain which seemed everlasting the moment the sun shone through we headed to the park for some park time, fresh air and fun. With the swings first on the agenda there was no stopping Joshua as he shouted "higher" with each push! ...
Fish & Chips In The Rain
Fish and Chips are one of my most favourite things, although rain is not. On out recent trip to Matlock Bath ... We encountered both. So on finding out Ollie had a Saturday off work (these days it can be a rarity) we decided to jump in the car and go to one of our most loved places ...
Fresh Air and Farm Friends
Our local farm park is only a few minutes drive away and we love to get out and visit as often as we can. Our recent visit was interesting as on this occasion Joshua actually enjoyed the animals not just the farm machinery. In the past Joshua has cowered in the corner when hearing goats and sheep ...
Family Bonfire Night
Bonfire night this year was a little different but in a good way. Last year we went the whole hog and spent vast amounts of cash and lots of hours stuck in a pitch black field with a wee one that was not impressed nor happy at being out after bedtime with no toys to play with! the tween was equally ...
Crazy Golf Oliver Style
This week we have been really fortunate to get out and spend some time in the fresh air as a family on a Crazy Golf Course. Now this particular course is located at our favourite local Farm Park and with Ollie's new job meaning he is home for 2.30pm and Bethany's school on strike we went off to ...
The Gallery: The Weekend
After a hectic Bank Holiday weekend and up until Yesterday as Ollie was off work I am using this last 4 days for our concept of weekend , Feel free to read more about our few days in Whitby HERE, this is our offering for The Gallery this week: Should you have a spare vote for the ...
Fresh Air, Fish ‘n’ Chips and Fudge!
Finally this Bank Holiday weekend we saw our plan to visit Matlock Bath come to fruition after the cancelled trip for Ollie's Birthday on the 16th March due to snow! and what a lovely day it turned into! To get 4 full days with my hubby is an infrequent occurrence and with snow still lingering we ...
Fun Photo Fun – Cardboard Boxes & Tin Foil
I have been linking up with the lovely Charlotte over at The Crumby Mummy for the last few weeks of 2012 for her fantastic linky Fun Photo Fun and I am now back with my first link up of 2013 - Cardboard Boxes and tin foil! As most of you will know I had a little break from blogging over the ...