2012

The last twelve months have been some crazy months, with many ups and a few downs but mainly featuring the arrival of our little man. As a result my blogging has sadly taken a backseat. My New Year's Resolution is to try and find some more time to dedicate to my blog, with my recent commitment to attending Britmums Live being the start of that.

2012 also saw the discovery of my favourite app - Instagram, which has allowed me to document every moment of our lives, be it the exciting or the mundane. So with that in mind, here is 2012, in photos:

Happy New Year everyone, from the Hollybobbs' House!

The Perfect Elf

I have only visited Center Parcs once and had a fantastic time, and now I have the kids have been thinking of returning. So when I heard they were offering four lucky people the chance to visit I thought it was a great opportunity. Kelly Trzupek, Head of the Elves at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest helps Santa to teach the children how to be the perfect Elf at the Elf Academy. It looks like such a magical place for the kids to go and I've already added it to my Christmas list for next year!

Luxury Pamper Kit Giveaway

The very kind people at Sainsburys are offering one lucky Hollybobb's reader a chance to win one of their luxury Nip + Fab pamper kits. The kit contains all of your pampering must haves including body wash, body lotion, facial wash, hand cream, day cream, eye cream, relaxation mask, hydrating mask and facial scrub, and is presented in a fabulous blue tote bag.

Our Special Sensory Box

At this time of year when it is freezing outside or raining its hard to keep your toddler occupied. I recently put together a daily routine to try and make sure that we are doing different things and learning new things every day, rather than just sitting as watch TV. So on a morning when H is usually at her most awake (she is definitely a morning person, unlike mummy) we do active things or sensory activities.

Baby J is Six Months Old!

I can't believe how the time has gone by! Six months ago and I had just given birth to my beautiful baby boy and then the fun began! There has been many a challenge to face and having two under two has definitely been interesting, but our family is now complete and we are gradually starting to settle in.