Today was a bank holiday here in England and so Ryan had the day off of work.   Since the boys were already off of school for Easter break,  we were able to get two days of country walking in this weekend.   Yesterday we walked for four hours and today for nearly five  as... Read More »

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Across the pond in England our weekend has ended and we are left with wonderful memories to cherish.  Our 2013 has brought a renewed look on life as I look back through the last several years.  It has focused us onto the simpler things of life and to what is truly important.  Times can be tough and... Read More »

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A new year and we began ours with a move, a new job, and new house.  This is our first house to live in since my husband and I got married almost ten years ago.  It has been really nice to get out of the small flat and into a place with lots of storage... Read More »

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‘My view today': Wanted to be outside at the park but instead handing out punishments for dishonesty. #photoadayjune http://instagr.am/p/LsFHoTIkzx/   ‘Door': My first attempt at Batman-ing. #photoadayjune #door #batmaning #Batmanhttp://instagr.am/p/LySQnZok7A/ Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Batmaaaan. #nails #nailart #Batmanhttp://instagr.am/p/LyDthNokzk/ ‘Drink': Sparkling water with lemon #photoadayjunehttp://instagr.am/p/LlZgsxok9M/ Mountain Dew for #throwbackthursday #mtn_dewhttp://instagr.am/p/LlW2dMIk7d/ ‘Best bit of your... Read More »

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Congratulations to HRH the Queen on 60 years of reign. WOW! The Jubilee concert was amazing! (minus Cheryl Cole’s part in the duet with Barlow). Thoughts to Prince Phillip who is in the hospital. Sir Paul McCartney was an amazing end to the festivities. Land of Hope and Glory! Proud to be British! xx ‘Empty':... Read More »

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The Sun is still out and I am very delighted by that fact.  So after spending the morning inside and waiting for Ryan to get back from work we decided it was time lunch.  Refueled and ready to go outside we went on a country walk near our house.  The boys had fun and though... Read More »

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Just spent the evening having a ‘Mummy and boys’ night while Ryan is doing his thing at Chatham house in London. I wish it was not a school night and I did not have a long work day tomorrow. Would have loved to stretch our fun night out longer. I love my two little men.... Read More »

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