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Can you guess what foxes, sumo wrestlers, owls, bouncy castle and a rabbit in a hat have in common? Read on…… This week will be a hectic one for our family and our church, as we are involved in an entire week of community outreach. Yesterday morning we had a Family Fun morning, similar in…

Disney memories
The children all had saved money (with a bit of encouragement from us) to take to Disneyland Paris. Prices seemed very high, as the sterling is now so weak against the Euro, but they each came home happy with their purchases. In the midst of unpacking and mountains of laundry (which I decided NOT to…

Beach Feet – I Heart Faces/Feet!
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9th day of December – Christmas baking
Before you give me any credit for the following food I must tell you, NONE of it is mine! I love to cook, but even with my lovely new oven, I am still not a fan of baking. My Mum however, does wonderful cooking AND baking. Frequently when she visits she brings along some yummy…

Evening on the East Strand, Portrush
When the sun shines, and the temperature rises just a wee bit, it really is quite a lovely place to be. On Sunday evening, we headed over to “the Port” (Portrush) for an icecream and a walk on the beach. The East Strand, also called Curran Strand, is stunning, and even on a warm evening…