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I love Nativity sets and I now have quite a number gathered up over the years. This one is a particular favourite as it is wooden and very child-friendly. I remember buying it in Selfridges in London and when Sarah was small she used to ask why Jesus was born in a table? Today while…

Evening everyone. Today Sam (age 3) and I went for a short walk to post a letter. It is amazing the things you find that interest a 3 year old on a simple walk – these included berries (red and yellow), a digger, a lorry, a for sale sign, a post box, a cat, a…

I will keep this blog post short, as it is already after 10pm, and I am fading fast! Just a typical busy day today – school and playgroup pickups and drop-offs, went to Post Office, some more Christmas shopping (nearly finished), got car fixed, did some ironing (no-where near finished), took my daughters to the…

Thanks first for all the best wishes for Jane, who turned 8 yesterday. The party went well, lots of giggling and sweets and even some craft, and I was so tired I fell asleep on the sofa after we had cleared up. After church and lunch today, we headed off to visit Santa, with our…

Today is Jane’s 8th birthday, and here are a few photos from 7am this morning. Did you spot the new slippers?! Her main present was a new bike, but the weather has been so wet and stormy today we have not had the opportunity to try it out, or get photos. Can’t believe Jane is…

First thank you to all you commented on my photos of the christmas market in Belfast. To answer a question in the comments – No, I did not use a flash for the night time photos, just the P setting and a film speed of 1600. Nothing to technical, and I just stayed on the…