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The Goodbyes Never Get Any Easier …

As some of you may know we moved back to England in May of this year leaving My Mum & Step-Dad behind. Saying goodbye on the day we left was just awful, I still think back and remember those...

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Pass Around The World

Having lived in Ireland for the best part of 10 years, the area we lived in was the home of Munster Rugby. The City’s celebrations for the sport and their profound proudness for their team was...

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Goodbye July …

I honestly can’t believe we’re into August already. This year seems to be flying by. It doesn’t seem like five minutes ago we had Christmas. For us in July it saw L complete her time in year 7,...

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Our Weekend

We’ve had a really lovely weekend, both days have been absolutely stunning weather wise. We’ve had lots of sunshine and clear blue skies which after last week it’s been very nice. On Saturday (1st...

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The Liebster Award

I have recently been tagged by the lovely Gemma over at The McAllen’s Blog for this award. Thanks Gemma! If you haven’t heard of the Liebster award before, it’s  basically an award that is by...

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It’s My Birthday …..

……. and i’ll blog if I want to!   The 18th August has been an iconic date my entire life. As a child I would be waiting patiently and excitedly leading up to this date – the weeks and days beforehand...

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Afternoon Tea

  As part of my Birthday present from my Sister on Friday we both went to a local hotel for a spot of afternoon tea. I was really looking forward to some ‘me time’ having time to eat something at a...

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Mixed Emotions

Today would have been the day Lauren would have started Secondary school with her 11 friends if we were still living in Ireland. Her newsfeed this morning was full of photos and status updates as they...

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Blue Light Fire Safety For Kids

  On Saturday, Dorset Emergency Services were holding a Blue Light Fire Safety Event for kids in a town local to us. The event was running entirely free to raise awareness and to be able to get up...

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Goodbye August …..

  It doesn’t seem five minutes ago since I wrote and posted my Goodbye July post. For us in August we saw lots of rain! We’ve had the odd bit of good weather but we have certainly had a lot more wet...

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Our Little Boy Turns Three …

Three whole years ago today our beautiful boy was born. These past three years have passed so very quickly yet it feels like he’s been apart of our lives forever. His entrance into the world was a...

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Goodbye September ….

  Here I am again ….. welcoming a new month. It’s crazy how this year is flying by. Now that we’re into October and officially the Autumn it’s the countdown to Christmas for me! I totally love the...

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Ooh an extra hour this weekend .. how lovely!

Said no parent ever! Well a parent to a baby or toddler anyway. Since when do we get an extra hour in bed when the clocks change! Pah …. we’re up an hour earlier (or so it would seem) What makes it...

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It’s been a while …..

Long time no blog. We are also in to a brand New Year too. Happy 2016 everyone. I hope you have all have had a nice Christmas. I have so much catching up to do and lots has been happening here (hence...

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Pre-School Milestone

  Today was the day C started pre-school. We visited a few times back last Summer and put his name down for him to start in January ….. I can’t tell you how fast that time has gone. I’ve been feeling...

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Scruffs Workwear – The Red Classic Parka (Review)

  Seeing as Mr S is a plasterer his work involves a mixture of both inside and outside work. Luckily so far this Winter the weather has been fairly mild but since Christmas the temperatures have...

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

I’ve had my Mum staying with us for the past few weeks and one afternoon this week after dropping C off at pre-school we decided to have a little time to ourselves for a few hours. Locally to me we...

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Goodbye January ….

  Can you believe the first month of the year has already gone? Usually January is a month that drags for me, especially after such a busy lead up to Christmas .. however this January was completely...

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I Do Love My Garden

  Today the weather has been absolutely stunning – the sun has been shining & the skies are blue. It’s been that nice out I have spent quite a bit of time outside today just sitting and enjoying...

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Goodbye February ….

  Hello to a new month! March … a month where I will become a Mum to a Teenager (OMG). That’s right L’s Birthday is at the end of the month and she will be 13. March will also see Mothering Sunday...

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