I can’t believe where the year has gone, and the fact that I actually have less than three weeks to get organised and get everything bought (and wrapped). The older the children get, the harder it becomes, but that’s nothing compared to buying for Asa! Every year his stocking is filled with socks, boxer shorts … Read more
Last weekend we travelled to LaplandUK to visit Father Christmas and help him get ready for Christmas Eve, the younger children were very excited to meet him, and the older ones were looking forward to meeting Huskies and going ice skating! Our allotted time was 2.30pm, it is advisable to arrive slightly earlier to ensure … Read more
When I was a teen we got a gorgeous Labrador/Collie cross puppy, who I named Snuffles ( I know, didn’t really think about it when I was that young, it got a bit silly calling here when I was an adult!), the children are all animal lovers, but I don’t think I could manage a … Read more
We are now well and truly into the festive season, I have seen many people who have already put up their Christmas Trees, ours won’t be up until at least December as we celebrate Eowyn’s birthday at the end of November, so we wait until after. I think our Christmas is going to be a … Read more
Own up, do you sometimes look at the phone number and ignore it, i’m not talking PPI, but actual people that you know, I am guilty of it, not that I don’t want to talk to them, but certain people you know only ring you if the y want something or that have a completely … Read more
Xene, Neva, Lochlan and I recently went to see the new animated film Your Name. It’s an emotional heart wrenching film about a boy and girl who randomly swapped bodies with each other The opening of the film went a good steady pace acknowledging all about the girl (Mitsuha Miyamizu) and her lifestyle in a … Read more
With the weather starting to get colder and ‘Up North’ already having some of the white stuff (not jealous at all) it is time to start thinking about ensuring you are safe on the road, during winter. I remember when I first started driving, the snow began to fall quite heavily, so we were allowed … Read more
The chill factor is officially here. Winter weather is something most of us loved as kids. But right now, it doesn’t feel like much fun when you’re shivering in your own living room. If the room you spend most of your time in at home is less than warm right now, then it could be … Read more
When we first looked at buying our house 10 years ago, the one thing that immediately sold it to us, was the garden, Asa had spent a couple of summers whilst at uni working with a landscape gardener, plus he adores being outdoors, fast forward to now and the garden has really started to take shape, and … Read more