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Archive for November 2018

The Perfect Family by Shalini Boland

This book had me gripped from the very first chapter. A child going missing is a nightmare every parent dreads. It happens to Gemma at the start of The Perfect Family but thankfully quickly has a happy outcome. Then other things start happening which put Gemma and her family at odds with their friends and […]

#GlobalBlogging 85

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to Global Blogging. I know many of you are enjoying school holidays so thank you for finding the time to link up! I am very excited to have been invited to join as a host for 2018. This year we have the extra twist that we want to be more […]

#MySundayPhoto investiture

Unfortunately not the best photo due to the darkness but I think her happiness is easy to spot! This week Anya was invested into Beavers at the end of a night time walk to spot bats. I love the range of activities the children get to experience and am hugely proud that Anya has joined […]

A date with Ollie: dog walking in style this winter

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 […]

#Project365 week 44

Day 301: Matt certainly had fun with the Smashers toys! (take a look at the giveaway!) Day 302: panic! My Blogtober post was late and I had to get a craft done asap! Zach loved it 🙂 Day 303: the Bake Off final and my first ever try of gin! Day 304: off trick or […]