Christmas really is creeping up on me this year. By this time next week we’ll be in the throws of preparing for the big day. And I for one am looking forward to a rest. A busy week This week has passed in a bit of a blur. Last Thursday evening, we all headed over…
Last week, I headed into Birmingham for the day with Lia to take her to the Sea Life Centre to meet Santa. While we were there, I thought I’d take the opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done in the fabulous Grand Central shopping centre. They even provided me with a convenient gift card that is…
This is a collaborative post. It’s an annual tradition that our extended family all get together at my dad’s house between Christmas and New Year. This suits me down to the ground because dad’s only across the road from me so it’s a great excuse to have a glass of wine and chat to family…
This week has been a bit manic. They always are in the run up to Christmas though aren’t they? On Saturday we were singing Christmas carols in the village where Libby goes to school. After that the girls showed off their magic tricks in their Abracademy video. We then helped my sister with her Christmas…
My husband is a nightmare to buy for at Christmas. I mentioned recently that he had his own unique ‘style’ when it comes to clothes. Not a style I’d care to emulate when I’m buying gifts. So I buy him books that he doesn’t read, experiences that he never uses or general stuff that he doesn’t need….
Last week, Libby went on a school trip to the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. She came back so happy at having had the chance to meet Santa that Lia was a bit jealous. Luckily we are blog ambassadors for the National Sea Life Centre and seeing Santa is included in the ticket price. Or…