tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85703253125093416402024-03-13T20:19:54.368+00:00The Mummy Daddy DiariesRemembering the good times and capturing the little moments of family life.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314142394349371623noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570325312509341640.post-79874948619171650202015-05-05T10:34:00.000+01:002015-05-05T10:34:00.737+01:00Walking in fields of gold<br />
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We had a lovely bank holiday weekend that we spent very lazily really. My favourite day was definitely the Monday. We didn't have any plans which is always the best kind of day really. The day started in a lovely fashion as I was treated to a lie in and a cup of tea in bed. Unfortunately Little Mr had his eye on all of the pancakes but I will let him off this time.<br />
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I had one mission today and that was to find a beautiful golden rapeseed field to take some pictures, Mr H had one mission and his was to have pizza for lunch! I had planned to do this <a href="http://mummydaddydiaries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/a-caravan-by-sea.html" target="_blank">when we visited Mablethorpe </a>but unfortunately Little Miss was too poorly with chicken pox.<br />
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I won first and we had a lovely drive around finding our perfect location. We are lucky that there are lots of colourful fields within a short distance of our home. Once we found the perfect place we began. Little Miss and Little Mr had a fab time running around and laughed non stop.<br />
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They are not the best and by no means but I love them. Little Mr does too and when we viewed them on the computer he was already picking out the ones that he wanted on his wall. <br />
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I love this picture of Little Mr, he looks so relaxed and happy. He was watching and waiting for his Daddy to chase him here.</div>
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This is Little Mr's favourite picture. He loves being thrown high by his Daddy. I had a go too (at throwing the children, not being thrown) but I am not as brave at letting go.<br />
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"Aww I love this one of Little Miss she is so cute, its much better than the ones of nothing." </div>
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I love the ones of Little Miss and Mr running towards each other and holding hands. I love seeing their precious little bond and how much they love and care for each other.</div>
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After our family adventure it was pizza time. Yipeee!<br />
Here are some more pictures from the fields of gold.<br />
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<span id="goog_2012811119"></span>We recently spent a long weekend away in a caravan. We booked our cheap and cheerful break with Haven and chose to stay at their Mablethorpe site. Our drive to the park took us over the Humber bridge which was nice as the area holds lots of memories for me.<div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: start;"><font color="#000000" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGReywYiY_I/VUaOO-WvqWI/AAAAAAAAVpA/VU5nqRWahyk/s1600/20150427_123049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGReywYiY_I/VUaOO-WvqWI/AAAAAAAAVpA/VU5nqRWahyk/s1600/20150427_123049.jpg" height="180" width="320"></a></font></div>
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We had anticipated we would need to make a stop during our journey but luckily both Little Mr and Little Miss slept most of the way - bonus! We were given an upgrade when we arrived and were pleasantly surprised with our caravan. We unpacked and then headed out for something to eat.</div>
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Unfortunately Little Miss had come down with chicken pox just before our break but only had a couple of spots until our second day when she was covered from head to toe. This meant we had to plan what we could do a little more carefully. On the Saturday we woke super early thanks to Little Mr, had a breakfast and were all out of the door by 9am. We walked to the beach and spent a lovely morning building sandcastles, flying a kite and combing the beach for shells. We found lots of star fish which Little Mr was extremely wary of for some reason. Little Miss slept most of the time and once out it took her ages to want to touch the sand with her feet. We the went back to the caravan for egg sandwiches at Little Mr's request. In the afternoon the hubby took Little Mr swimming whilst I stayed with Little Miss. The joys of chicken pox hey, I am just glad it was quiet so we could go for walks and to the beach.</div>
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As we had had very little sleep we had a much lazier morning and woke for 7am (yep, that's a lie in in our house, or caravan in this case). We had breakfast and then headed out for a drive to take in the scenery and also find a pharmacy that was open on a Sunday! I had planned to take some pictures on my 'proper' camera of the children and us as a family making the most of the scenery however my efforts were mainly focused on Little Miss.</div><div style="text-align: start;"><br></div><div style="text-align: start;">We ended up finding ourselves in Skeggness. Once there we parked up and walked along the seafront. 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I only recently stumbled upon the bucket list linky an immediately loved the idea. So without further a do here is my bucket list for May.<br />
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1) To get back onto the fitness wagon. I recently really got really into HIIT (high intensity interval training) but fell off the wagon throughout April for many reasons such as Birthdays, weekends away and work.<br />
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2) Spend more time on Riding bikes with little Mr. He loves it but we really don't do it enough.<br />
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3) To save at least £100 this month. This is a biggy a the last few months I <span style="background-color: white;">have spent e</span>very penny I have earnt so I really need to be more frugal with my money.<br />
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4) To finish my book. A couple of months ago I began reading The doll house, I was really beginning to get into the plot and I just haven't picked it up again. I miss reading adult books.<br />
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5) To go on a girls night out. Since children I have really scaled back on nights out, I fact they scarsely happen. So on my list is a girls night out though this one is cheating really as I do have a night out planned but it will be my first in a long time.<br />
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I have to say with one child I found it easy, Little Mr wasn't messy and we had half the junk we now seem to have amassed. However I feel with two children it is much harder to keep a tidy home. Therefore I thought it only fair for me to share some of the ways you too can keep a tidy home with young children.<br>
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For Mothers day I treated my Mum to a champagne afternoon tea at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel in York. Due to mega busy work schedules we have only recently been able to actually go, but it was so worth the wait. We decided to make the most of our day and also treat ourselves to some 'me time' in the spa.</div>
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I love this picture of my two cherubs. It was one of about 50, the other 49 involved one child being a blur so this was as good as it got. Little Miss and Little Mr wore these outfits to a Golden Wedding anniversary we recently attended (you can read about it <a href="http://mummydaddydiaries.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/a-golden-day.html" target="_blank">here</a>).</div>
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Trousers - woollen mix black/grey originally part of his two piece Christmas outfit.</div>
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Dress - Black and White rose dress</div>
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Some how this Birthday made myself and his Dad more reflective. Perhaps its because its because 4 means he will start school or the fact that at 3 he was still our baby. To us 4 just seemed so much older. the age at which he really was a little boy and no longer a toddler or preschooler.<br />
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I have been planning Little Mr's Birthday for months, well years really. It was his first proper party as we have previously held smaller tea parties at home. This year however he had asked to celebrate with a party, especially as he has been to many of his friend too. I knew straight away that we wouldn't be having his party at home as the prospect of 20 plus children plus parents was too much so settled on a local village hall. Since the day Little Mr arrived I have been planning out (in my head at least) what his parties would be like and I am so pleased with how his Birthday went. It was just how I had imagined.<br />
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We had Little Mr's party the day before his actual Birthday. Lots of his friend came and he had a marvellous time.<br />
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It was fair to say following the party we were pooped. We came back to the house with family and had a well deserved cup of tea and slice of cake. Little Mr had been very spoilt by all of his friends and received an overwhelming amount of presents. Once the children were settled for the night we finished we marked the occasion with a bottle of Champagne and reflected on the last four years. On how Little Mr entered the world, our first thoughts bringing him home, how we were using garden chairs as indoor furniture!! We wouldn't change where we are now but it would be lovely to steal one more snuggle with our new born little boy.</div>
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Little Mr woke early on his Birthday, 5.30am to be precise. We even had to wake Little Miss which is a rarity. We spent a few hours opening presents and playing with new toys before heading to the coast. we visited the amusements, walked the beach, had fish and chips and ice cream. During our trip Little Mr said that it had been his wish when he blew out his candles that we come to the seaside for the day which was sweet.</div>
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<span id="goog_2133964443"></span><span id="goog_2133964444"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314142394349371623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570325312509341640.post-65310162743374894622015-04-14T20:26:00.001+01:002015-04-14T21:23:23.442+01:00Our Easter<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On Easter Sunday we headed to one of our favourite places for a family day out, Piglets Farm. It has recently just opened up for the season which is music to our ears. We love it there!</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We started our Sunday with a lazy breakfast. By lazy I mean later than usual. Whilst I was busy getting Little Miss and Mr ready for the day we had a very special visitor. The Easter bunny came and decorated our garden with lots of little eggs and left two Easter buckets to collect them all up in. Little Mr was eager to find the eggs and made sure he left some for his sister to find too which was really sweet. <br></span><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n9A3k0QoQaY/VS0QCCDJijI/AAAAAAAAVBk/RgN4p92ky-4/s1600/DSC_0833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n9A3k0QoQaY/VS0QCCDJijI/AAAAAAAAVBk/RgN4p92ky-4/s1600/DSC_0833.JPG" height="213" width="320"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; 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clear: both;"><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;">They were both very lucky and reviewed lots and lots of chocolate from family and friends.</div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLuFsc2Nj6E/VS0RKQUya_I/AAAAAAAAVCs/LQ0dN9emPBc/s1600/DSC_0853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SLuFsc2Nj6E/VS0RKQUya_I/AAAAAAAAVCs/LQ0dN9emPBc/s1600/DSC_0853.JPG" height="213" width="320"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--K6ioy6Vur0/VS0Rk4-syJI/AAAAAAAAVDE/80Wsaa7hsoc/s1600/DSC_0862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--K6ioy6Vur0/VS0Rk4-syJI/AAAAAAAAVDE/80Wsaa7hsoc/s1600/DSC_0862.JPG" height="213" width="320"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;">After our egg hunt and of course some chocolate testing we got ready to head to Piglets. Both Little Mr and Little Miss were excited to see some animals. Little Mr had requested to see the donkeys of all things. Little miss was rather infatuated with the smaller animals especially the chicks and the rabbits.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;">Our first stop on the farm was the event gazebo for the Easter Eggstravaganza. This was a hive of activity where children were decorating eggs and excitidely receiving their egg hunt prizes. We had recently decorated our own eggs at home so they were both keen to do the egg hunt and quickly sat down to listen to the instructions.</div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: start; clear: both;">They each received a basket and had to find six different coloured eggs hidden around the park behind some large chickens. This was a great egg hunt and kept both of the children engaged and excited to find more. 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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314142394349371623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570325312509341640.post-10651407309512108482015-04-09T10:39:00.002+01:002015-04-09T21:36:37.919+01:00A Golden Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recently we were invited to join in celebrations for a 50th wedding anniversary. What an occasion worth celebrating, half a century in love with one person. Committed through all of lifes ups and downs really is a true achievement. Today belonged to Nan and Den, my Step Fathers parents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D-FUcdcB3J8/VSZIbJm0lGI/AAAAAAAAT-I/KQlPCvYO5Zw/s1600/20150404_105318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D-FUcdcB3J8/VSZIbJm0lGI/AAAAAAAAT-I/KQlPCvYO5Zw/s1600/20150404_105318.jpg" height="320" width="180"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little Miss and Litte Mr were both extremely excited to be going to a party. So we had a morning bath, always a sign we are going somewhere special as they usually have a bath before bedtime. We drove very tentatively to the venue as we were transporting the cake that my mum had made for them. No mean feat on windy country roads.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we arrived the hall was beautifully decorated with reams of yellow bunting and an abundance of golden flowers to match the theme of the day.</div>
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We recently had an amazing stay at the Alton Towers Hotel and Resort. We have been talking about going since we received our A<a href="http://mummydaddydiaries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/annual-merlin-family-pass.html" target="_blank">nnual Merlin Passes last year</a>, so we're pleased to have finally got around to it. We booked two nights bed and breakfast at the Alton Towers hotel. We headed down once Mr H had finished work, we had only told the children we were going just before setting off. I arranged a little egg hunt to reveal where we were going so it was all very exciting.</div>
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When we arrived we were greeted and thrown straight away into the hustle and bustle of the hotel. We could here and see from above a magic show. Little Mr was thrilled to be able to stand alongside Daddy at reception on the special suitcase steps. We were given a scroll and both children received a compass and had to navigate our way to our room. Little Mr was in his element as he has always loved using a map on our trips out. We located our room and were not let down, it did however take us a few minutes to locate the lights as there were so many switches for lots of things, but hey that is what being an explorer is all about. Little Mr was once again overjoyed with himself. He loved the beds, wasamazed by the gadgets, the huge teddy and the fact he woul be able to see a television from where he was sleeping.</div>
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We had already stopped for dinner during our journey down to the hotel so decided to head out to explore and have a drink to start our break in style. The main focal point of our hotel was a large pirate ship that had crash landed there. This was a magnet for children and they loved to explore it. It was also where the entertainment was held. Whilst we were there we were entertained by a trio of singers who in the words of Little Mr were "beautiful". </div>
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The Alton Towers Hotel is joined to is sister hotel Splash Landings by a walkway which can be freely accessed until 11pm. We decide to have a wander along the walkway and once we entered the realms of the Splash Landings Hotel we were immediately hit with the heat from the poolside area. It was lovely and really made it feel like you were abroad. From the walkway you get a great view of the water park and we were very excited to try out the facilities.</div>
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The bar area in Splash Landings seemed more child friendly than that of the Alton Towers Hotel. There were some great areas for the children to explore such as a duplo mountain, colouring station and a sea life viewing tank. This made trying to enjoy a drink more achievable. There was also a disco along with a stage which was great for my shy and retiring children (not) to enjoy busting their moves. We didn't stay too long as the children were tired and we wanted to get a good nights sleep so we were ready to have an action packed day in the morning. We headed back to the room and all ended up in our bed. I have to say though the duvet was one of the snuggliest ever, it was amazing.</div>
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We rose early and headed to breakfast in the Secret Garden restaurant for 8am. We filled up on a mix of full English and continental. Little Miss loved her endless supply of watermelon, a current favourite and Little Mr devoured far too many mini sausages along with a chocolate muffin. After breakfast we took the short 5 minute walk to the monorail. It was so strange not having to queue. We got to the park just after 9am so we could make the most of our early entry. Our first stop was of course Cbeebies land.</div>
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By 11 we had been on all of Cbeebies Lands attractions. In comparison to our wait times on our first visit this made our early entry times invaluable. It really made a difference especially with young children. We are lucky to get early entry with our Merlin passes but all hotel guests are also entitled to it too. It is well worth it.</div>
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We explored the rest of the park including Cloud Cuckoo Land, where we enjoyed the carousel and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We also took the sky ride across the park which was a lovely rest for tired legs. Plus we got to take in the the beautiful grounds. On the other side of the park Little Mr was very brave and went on the River Rapids. He loved them and didn't get too wet either. I can't wait until Little Miss is old enough too so we can all go on them together. I remember going on them with my family and have some fond memories.</div>
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We then headed back to the hotel about 1pm and got ready to explore the Splash Landings Water Park. We purchased passes when we booked our room which gave us a full day in the water park. I am usually a little worried about my youngest getting cold after 30 minutes or so but here the air temperature was lovely and warm. There were two pools we could access one which was perfect for under 5s. There were two slides which Little Mr and Little Miss loved, I wish I could have taken some pictures of them going down them. There was also a huge climbing frame full of tipping buckets, pipes, squirters plus much more that was perfect to explore. The pool area was lovely and clean and the life guards were hot on moving away towel that were saving seats which meant genre was always somewhere to sit when you needed to which was great. We got a couple of ice creams which melted really really quickly all over the children, they loved them. Though they were quite expensive which is to be expected I suppose.</div>
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Checked Shirt by <a href="http://www.oshkosh.com/oshkosh-baby-boy-tops/V_423C399.html?dwvar_V__423C399_color=Color&dwvar_V__423C399_size=12M#q=Shirt&prefn1=brand&prefv1=oshkosh&start=38&sz=24" target="_blank">Oshkosh</a>*</div>
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Socks by<a href="http://tablet.hm.com/gb/subdepartment/KIDS?Nr=4294943818" target="_blank"> H and M</a></div>
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Red Velour Dress by <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/product/index.jsp?productId=34643551&cp=3979811.4002711.4047171.4047891&ab=ln_baby_byage_dresses" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren</a></div>
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I love love love Little Misses dress, simple yet such a classic design. It is made from super soft red velour and come with a beautiful cream bodysuit. This has a crisp white collar which is carefully embroidered. The buttons on the back of the dress also has RL engraved in but I think I am one of the only people who notice small details like that. </div>
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My beautiful baby girl almost a year old already. You have achieved so much this last month to make Mummy and Daddy proud. You have been taken the odd steps for the last six weeks or so but this month you finally worked up the courage to take more precious first steps. I love seeing the excitement on your face when you realised that you have walked a little bit further than before. You are also babbling more in response to what we are saying. I love having lots of conversations with you. One of your favourite things to do is dance. Every time you hear music you will bounce along. You even have your own speciality move, a fist pump. You and Little Mr have three songs that you love to dance along too together.<br />
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I have been looking for a dresser for what seems like a life time. The ones I have seen and loved have always cost a small fortune, however recently I stumbled accross a post on facebook of all places advertising an Ercol Welsh Dresser at a fraction of the prices listed on ebay. I jumped at the chance to buy it and within 12 hours it was sitting in our kitchen. In my eagerness to get started I forgot to take a picture before I dabbled at sanding the dresser down but you can get the jist of how it originally looked. The gentleman we bought the dresser from told us it had belonged to his mother and had always been in her living room for as long as he can remember, with many a family party held around it. He wished us many happy years with it which I though was really sweet.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>
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We then drunk lots of wine and painted the dresser in a fab stone Farrow and Ball colour. After hours of scouring Pinterest for ideas I finally settled on the colour Purbeck Stone.</div>
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Little Mr loves being outdoors and a current favourite activity of his is to venture out on a nature walk. It is rare that we all get the opportunity to go together though and this weekend Little Mr requested a nature walk so we made the extra effort to go. We are lucky where we live as there are lots of different woodland areas within a short (unless accompanied by a toddler) walking distance.</div>
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**Please note that I was given a pack of Pampers Active Fit nappies for the purpose of this challenge but all views and opinions are 100% my own.**Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314142394349371623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570325312509341640.post-63518438954028937212014-07-16T10:00:00.000+01:002014-07-16T10:00:08.054+01:00The Grand DepartRecently we were very lucky to have the Grand Depart in our county, not only that it was practically on our doorstep. Excitement had been building in the weeks running up to the big day, hundreds of yellow bikes had been popping up all around where we live. Little Mr had been spotting them everywhere we had been and even went on a bike hunt with his pre-school. <br />
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No non of us would proclaim to be massive cycling fans but we certainly did not want to miss out on such a momentous day in our beautiful city. We wanted to make our way down early so as to grab a good spot and ensure we saw all of the support vehicles that preceded the riders. Little Mr loved watching the sponsors drive past but particularly enjoyed waving to all of the police bikes. <br />
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Together we planned what he wanted to include. He thought of most of the ideas himself as he could recall what we had seen the previous day. Though he was adament we had seen cows and pigs, I must have missed those. He was also very keen to have a car, not very tropical but he wanted to be able to drive around his small world scene. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18314142394349371623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570325312509341640.post-17609016026680944232014-06-21T07:00:00.000+01:002014-06-21T07:00:06.396+01:00First Pre-School TripThis week was momentous in such a simple and ordinary way. It was my little Mr's first re-school trip. Now as a teacher I am very much used to the whole school trip routine, but this was very different as each child took their own adult along plus I was far more excited about it (oh and much less stressed, two children is much easier than 30).<br />
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Little Mr had been taking about his trip for weeks and was getting excited about his excursion. We woke early, got dressed and had a leisurely breakfast since Daddy was home too. I made up a little pic-nic to take to. We arrived at playgroup amid the hustle and bustle of excitement as we waited for the coach to arrive. I must admit this did make me miss being at work a little. Now it turns out a pre-school trip involves a whole lot of equipment compared to a school one. We had a flurry of car seats, buggy's, toddler bags, mummy bags oh and picnic to descend onto the bus. Once on we made our way to Tropical world and Roundhay Park. First stop was the play park whilst we waited for our time slot at Tropical world. It was a fab park filled with lots of interesting and exciting equipment but most of the boys were happier running about on the hill with sticks. Boys will be boys hey!<br />
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We can hardly believe that yet another month has passed us by. This month you have made us smile more than ever, in fact you hardly ever stop smiling. You make us so proud when you flash your smile, such a beautiful face and so happy to spread your joy. People cant help but comment, you are a definite hit with old ladies. This month has seen your two bottom front teeth firmly in place, they seem to have grown so quickly. You are also sitting extremely well and beginning to reach out to grab your brothers toys. You look so beautiful sitting in your crib in the living room each morning as the morning light surrounds you. I know soon we will have to pack it away as you are getting bigger and stronger, you have already tried to pull yourself using the side bars. We are still attending a baby group each Monday whilst Little Mr is at preschool. It is our special time together, just us. You have made a special little friend their and last week reached out to cuddle each other and give kisses. It left both mummies with a lump in our throats. So innocent and so caring and sheltered from the world and its happenings. This month we had a lot of family gatherings, for Birthday celebrations and another wedding. You wowed at them all. Such a content and happy baby just like your big brother. We also celebrated your Daddy's first Fathers Day with a daughter. He gave you lots of cuddles and kisses. You still adore your big brother. He loves to make you laugh and entertain you playing dizzy ducks or peek-a-boo. It is great to see your bond developing together and as bossy as Little Mr is sometimes I think that your will give him a run for his money as you get older. We can already see a cheeky glint in your eyes.</div>
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We love you lots and lots, to the moon and back.</div>
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Mummy & Daddy</div>
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