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When my parents first decided to move to Spain well over 10 years ago, I hadn’t realised I was about to embark on my own journey.  Welcome to Family History Friday, this week I’ll share the start of my journey … Continue reading &#...

Did you see my post last week about the things that make me #HighStreetHappy with Quidco? I’ve been on a shopping spree with Quidco, having registered my details on their site.  It’s a really simple process, and once activated gave me...

Maggs and Moriath finally flew back to L.A. in the afternoon, which ended an eventful trip that they’ll never forget. Bambi originally was set to fly back home today, too, but Blake thought it best that she leave tomorrow because Michael anothe...

You have compiled data, research and analyzed your family usage for toiletries and food.  Now that you have your budget set for groceries you are ready to hit the road. Then it happens, you arrive at the store only to find that the latest sales, end...

We spent a day in London a few weeks ago and I could quite literally spend all day clicking away on my camera.  I love all the buildings, old and new.  They fascinate me in equal measure.  We couldn’t persuade … Continue reading →...

We were at the Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble this time last week.  I was on car heaven and this little fella caught my eye – an Alvis Hare, isn’t he rather adorable. The post An Alvis Hare – My Sunday Photo 010516 appeared firs...

Project 366 2016 Week 17 Day 115-121 with The Boy and Me. Sunday 24th April – Day 115 We popped over to Bicester Heritage for their Sunday Scramble event with Iona and her family.  The weather was considerably better than the last … Co...

After picking up Elizabeth from preschool, we headed to the beach and ate and a small seafood joint that served up some of the best shrimp I’ve tasted. Bambi loved the food and atmosphere that was relaxed and a cut-above the usual fare. A lifel...

Bambi joined us for supper that steak, baked potatoes, and green beans, which happens to be one of her favorite meals. We had a pleasant discussion about life in general and some of the curves it throws. Bambi said that Maire and Cary are a nice-look...

Kevin came over, and we took the van to pick up Elizabeth and Carrie from preschool before going to Hardee’s for dinner, which made for a pleasant day. We then headed back to the farm and chatted for a spell. While we were laughing over Barton&...

For the next hour, Bambi listened to her granddaughters talk about their lives, interests, and the fun things they do around the farm. I backed off and walked to the fence with Bob and Bruce to give her and the girls some space. “How was she wh...

I prepared meatloaf, carrots, and mashed potatoes for supper, a favorite of the family and they all showed up. Caroline and Maire gave us a detailed account of the premiere, which they both said was fun, but got old as the night dragged on. “It...

Another shot from my recent solo walk around Stowe Landscape Gardens.  When I’m with Monkey we normally walk behind this arch and we miss this view totally. Running water by the Arch in Black and White, a moment to stand and … Continue...

We had the option of a plane ride back to Wilmington, which Blake and I took, as did most of the crew, but some opted to ride back with those who drove up. Maire and Caroline rode back with Cary and David. Cullen and Daisy rode home with Robert and A...

Still Water at Marble Arch – My Sunday Photo 240416, viewed from an open top bus this time last week in London.   Isn’t he rather beautiful? He looks so deep in thought but surrounded in the total chaos of a busy … Continue r...

Project 366 2016 Week 16 Day 108-114 with The Boy and Me. Sunday 17th April – Day 108 We had a full day in London, starting at the London Aquarium.  I was rather gutted to discover that the penguins don’t arrive until … Continue...

As many of you know Monkey takes his time with everything and learning to pedal was a prime example. Over last summer he reverted back to his scooter and as we’ve had to upgrade that, I was worried that Monkey … Continue reading → T...

Yesterday, I walked out. I calmly got dressed, gathered some things together and walked out.I am sick and tired of all of it. Sick of the children bickering, tired of them getting hurt doing stupid things. Sick of working till the early hours of th...

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