A Compass Rose » Gifts http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk An Expat Lifestyle & Photography blog Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:55:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 Valentines Day Gift http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/02/valentines-day-gift.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/02/valentines-day-gift.html#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:29:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=317



I have been asked ‘What and why would be the best gift idea’ for Valentines Day?’  For me days such as these are another excuse for me to have my DSLR out and my iphone camera ready to take photographs of memories to share and cherish.  The most important aspect of my life is my... Read More »

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]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2013/02/valentines-day-gift.html/feed 6 Happy Easter Part II http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/04/happy-easter-part-ii.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/04/happy-easter-part-ii.html#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:04:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=399



The joys of living in another country are receiving care packages from family members ‘back home’.  We received our Easter package from my in laws today and the boys were really excited to stretch out Easter just a little further. Besides what child would say no to more candy? Obviously not mine. Earrings for Easter... Read More »

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]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/04/happy-easter-part-ii.html/feed 0 Gifts from Marrakech http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/gifts-from-marrakech.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/gifts-from-marrakech.html#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:28:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=459



Ryan got me this really beautiful mirror from his travels to Marrakech.  I have it set up above our mock fireplace next to our frame Love quote wedding present.

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]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/gifts-from-marrakech.html/feed 0 Indiana Jones Birthday Party http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/indiana-jones-birthday-party.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/indiana-jones-birthday-party.html#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:20:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=465



Today was the much awaited birthday party for my newly seven year old, Ronan.  He loves Indiana Jones. We went to a leisure centre for his birthday party and all the kids got to play in the  soft play area which had two stories.  Afterwards we had an english tea with a lot of canapes... Read More »

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]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2012/01/indiana-jones-birthday-party.html/feed 0 Merry Christmas http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2011/12/merry-christmas.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2011/12/merry-christmas.html#comments Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:50:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=484



Had a really great first Christmas in England with my partner and boys. Ryan and I did not get a whole lot of sleep, but the smiles on the boys’ faces were so worth it!  We dressed up and took a lot of photos.  Thank you Bob Aherin & Sue Aherin for all the goodies and presents you sent.... Read More »

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]]> http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2011/12/merry-christmas.html/feed 0 St. Nikolaus & the Shoes http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2011/12/st-nikolaus-the-shoes.html http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/2011/12/st-nikolaus-the-shoes.html#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:50:00 +0000 http://bonnieroseblog.co.uk/?p=497



I have picked up many a customs and traditions along my life as a nomad.  One of these is St. Nikolaus, from my time living in Germany.  On the Eve of December 5th, children put out a boot or shoe outside of their front door.  In the morning the children find that St. Nikolaus has... Read More »

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I had to work but the boys went to a halloween party at one of Ryan’s friends house. For the party Ryan went as Ash from the movie Army of DarknessThe one and only photo ryan took of the boys (in this case Ronan) at the party while I was at work.Maddox bathed himself in... Read More »

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