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As I am behind on my posts, I can tell you who I spent Christmas with instead of plan implied in the title! For me, Christmas is all about family. I can’t imagine not spending at least part of the day with my parents. This year for the first time, we went to a Christingle […]

This is Ollie, our gorgeous border collie. He is a rather elderly gentleman but often forgets and acts like a puppy. He is wonderful with the kids who he tolerates marvellously, although I do wonder if he thinks wistfully about the quieter days in his youth. Ollie loves being part of a family and wants […]

This week there have been some happy and sad family moments. Day 140: we headed to Gloucester for my great uncle’s 80th birthday. I love family occasions and the children adore each other. Day 141: Ollie wanted some peace and quiet in the garden but Zach had other ideas! The weather was grey and miserable […]

Are you looking for that perfect Valentine? Well I have found mine (hi Chris!)   There are so many things that make Chris perfect (I’m giggling imagining him squirm with embarrassment reading that 🙂 ) but I knew pretty quickly that he was the one for me and would complete us as a family. Since […]

I spend the majority of my life with an elderly gentleman. His name is Ollie. I am not a dog lover and am actually not keen on animals at all (which is why I’m vegetarian). I do love Ollie though and I honestly never thought I would say that about a dog. He is with […]