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• Twenty-three/52

  

  H: You had your first Football Coaching session during the week and had been counting down the sleeps. When we came to collect you afterwards, I was amuzed to... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twenty-two/52

  

  A: This week you lost your first top tooth. After weeks of being terribly loose, we gave it a wee nudge in the right direction. You were ecstatic! Your first... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road: Liverpool - Beatles & Bits

  

  We set of bright and early on Monday morning and traveled through the Queensway Mersey Tunnel one last time. First stop: The Beatles Museum. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twenty-One/52

  

  L: You are obsessed with "slugs" even if they are technically snails. You collect them and gather then, build wee "houses" for them, bring them leaves for... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road: Liverpool - Bus Tour

  

  After lunch we hopped onto an open top tour bus. It was a gorgeous day and we found seats at the top. I cant remember what half of the buildings and sights are... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road: Liverpool - Ferry & U534

  

  After Llandudno and Conwy Castle we set off for Liverpool for the next couple of nights. Sunday morning started with a big sleep in and a big breakfast. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twenty/52

  

  H: Grit and determination. Matter of fact. That is you. At school things are great and you are enjoying yourself immensely. Just like before, you are greeted... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road: Conwy Castle

  

  Following on from our morning in Llandudno we decided to head to Conwy Castle, about 10 minutes away. Oh my gosh... it was amazing! Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• On the Road: Llandudno

  

  During the last bank holiday weekend we hit the road and drove to Llandudno in North Wales for a day. We decided to take the scenic route to avoid some of the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nineteen/52

  

  L: My littlest blossom. In the last couple of weeks you have delighted in writing your own name, recognising the letters in it everywhere, and also writing othe... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Month of April

  

  April literally started off with our 10-year anniversary. Celebrations are on hold but there were lovely flowers to mark the special day. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eighteen/52

  

  A: What a great weekend we had. You were constantly in awe of everything we saw. Going to the Lego store blew your mind - a giant Olivia!! Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Seventeen/52

  

  A: Your first venture as an "animal rescuer". You were so utterly delighted to be able to pick up this poor frog who was being followed about by a... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Impromptu Daytrip - Part 2

  

  On the way back home we decided to stop in at Stratford-upon-Avon - not realising it was where Shakespeare was born and also died, and there was a bit of a... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Impromptu Daytrip - Part 1

  

  On Easter Monday we decided to head off for the day. Over breakfast we perused our friend Google Maps and came up with a plan. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sixteen/52

  

  L: You have been a talking machine lately - it seriously does not stop. And it is very entertaining even if what you're saying isn't that terribly funny, the... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• March - The Second Month

  

  After February came March, our second month here... what a surprise :)March kicked off with snow! A small flurry first thing in the morning. The morning of A... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fifteen/52

  

  A: Second and final week of school holidays. Another short week with lots happening. The most exciting thing for you though, was learning to knit. You have... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thirteen-Fourteen /52

  

  L: You and chocolate. You love it so. You girls had been counting down the days until Easter and the bunny's arrival. Oh the joy when it was time. We have... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our City Walk

  

  During the first month we walked everywhere. Being based relatively central we quickly established a regular route into the city. It more or less looked like... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION