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Our Christmas 2013
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Christmas has been and gone and it is only four more short days until 2013 follows it. It has been an up and down year, and to be honest I'll be glad to see the back of it. I have strong hopes that next year will see a lot more happy times and lots more progress.
But looking back on it all, we have still made lots of memories. My 30th birthday was one I will remember always, my baby boy became a toddler and my big girl has grown so much since last year.
This Christmas was never going to be easy and straightforward, but we made it the best we could and mummy and daddy tried to put everything to one side and concentrate on the children. This was not an easy task and not always achieved, but over the last week we have had some lovely days:
H's birthday
But looking back on it all, we have still made lots of memories. My 30th birthday was one I will remember always, my baby boy became a toddler and my big girl has grown so much since last year.
This Christmas was never going to be easy and straightforward, but we made it the best we could and mummy and daddy tried to put everything to one side and concentrate on the children. This was not an easy task and not always achieved, but over the last week we have had some lovely days:
H's birthday
Three Years Old
Friday, 20 December 2013
For H
Yesterday, my love, you turned three
Our baby girl has grown
Three! How could it possibly be?
Since the day we brought you home
Seems like only yesterday
That I cradled you on my knee
Oh I can't believe my eyes right now
My little girl is three
Since then we've watched as you have grown
From first smiles to laughs to strides
It wasn't long before we knew
You'd stolen our hearts inside
Now today you run and play with friends
I can feel the tears run free
Oh I can't believe my eyes right now
My little girl is three
We will watch you close and pick you up
We'll forever be there for you
Through first friends, loves and broken hearts
You can rely we'll see you through
So believe me when I tell you now
We are so proud of all you can be
Oh I can't believe my eyes right now
My little girl is three
*This is my interpretation on 'A Song for my Daughter'
Experience Days Giveaway
I hope everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit and has almost completed their shopping and dutifully sent everything off to Santa! I was quite organised and started in September, however have had a last minute rush and am still to get my dad's present.
If, however, you just haven't managed to get all your shopping done, the very generous people at Experience Days have offered one lucky Hollybobbs reader the chance to win £50 towards one of their experiences. The answer to your prayers?
With a £50 voucher you could buy a 4x4 driving experience for the man in your life, or maybe your mum or sister could do with some pampering with a deluxe makeup and hairstyling session? for something with a difference you could try bungee jumping or for something a little calmer perhaps a canoeing tour for the day? There is a huge range of experiences you could opt for, so best of luck and Happy Christmas!
Please note: in order to receive your experience in time for Christmas the winner needs to reply with their details by December 19th.
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If, however, you just haven't managed to get all your shopping done, the very generous people at Experience Days have offered one lucky Hollybobbs reader the chance to win £50 towards one of their experiences. The answer to your prayers?
With a £50 voucher you could buy a 4x4 driving experience for the man in your life, or maybe your mum or sister could do with some pampering with a deluxe makeup and hairstyling session? for something with a difference you could try bungee jumping or for something a little calmer perhaps a canoeing tour for the day? There is a huge range of experiences you could opt for, so best of luck and Happy Christmas!
Please note: in order to receive your experience in time for Christmas the winner needs to reply with their details by December 19th.
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Win competitions at ThePrizeFinder.com Free to enter competitions and giveaways in the UK.
Win great prizes and freebies.
Round & Round The Garden: A Winter's Update
Friday, 13 December 2013
Winter is well and truly upon us, despite the lack of snow we have supposedly been forecast. The house is all decked out in tinsel and twinkly lights and we are excitedly awaiting the arrival of Santa. With all this preparation it occurred to me how little of this is transferred over to the garden. Apart from setting some Christmas boxes outside the front door, my poor garden which I spent hours transforming over the summer, has had very little attention.
If you followed my Round & Round The Garden series over the summer, you will know my back yard went from this:
...to this:
We were all so thrilled with the results as we worked so hard making it an area our children could really enjoy as they grew.
So a couple of weekends ago I decided to tackle the garden a little and give it some much needed TLC. I also took some updated photos of how things are growing since we finished the project in September.
Considering the time of year we still have flowers in the tyres, and they look fantastic. I am so pleased with how that project turned out. All the little touches that we have added just finish it off beautifully and I'm sure will be added to over the years. In Springtime I plan on planting some blossom trees at the back of the play area and am considering putting a hedge down the left fence to block out the road next to us.
As I tackled the much-needed maintenance, I knew a lot of the bushes needed trimming back ready for their winter hibernation, so I focused on the Buddleja and Honeysuckle. It is important to trim the straggly ends back so when the plants have stored all their energy over winter, they can grow afresh from the new shoots, making your shrubs look healthier and creating a better shape for the next season. I also pinned back the new stems of the Honeysuckle around the bottom of the pergola, which will encourage them to grow up it and eventually surround the whole frame in a beautiful, scented delight.
I then dead-headed any flowers that were left, so plants weren't wasting any energy on keeping hold of them, as well as cutting off the dead heads of the Buddleja as these can easily go to seed and spread.
Finally I weeded the whole garden, clearing it of any unsightly plants. Winter is a great time for this as the weeds are dormant and so you can really get into to the root and get rid of them.
Making sure your garden is tended to at a time of year you may not really want to be venturing out into the cold, does make sure you have less to do in the Spring time, when everything comes alive with vigour, so I would really advise you to get out there and put in a little work. You can make it a lovely afternoon with the children, and teach them a little about gardening too.
I am so thrilled with the way our project turned out in the end, it really was a labour of love and I think it will be a space we will cherish in the years to come. It is not often you are given a blank canvas to create what you want with, some I am so thankful for our opportunity.
*This is a featured post
If you followed my Round & Round The Garden series over the summer, you will know my back yard went from this:
...to this:
We were all so thrilled with the results as we worked so hard making it an area our children could really enjoy as they grew.
So a couple of weekends ago I decided to tackle the garden a little and give it some much needed TLC. I also took some updated photos of how things are growing since we finished the project in September.
Considering the time of year we still have flowers in the tyres, and they look fantastic. I am so pleased with how that project turned out. All the little touches that we have added just finish it off beautifully and I'm sure will be added to over the years. In Springtime I plan on planting some blossom trees at the back of the play area and am considering putting a hedge down the left fence to block out the road next to us.
As I tackled the much-needed maintenance, I knew a lot of the bushes needed trimming back ready for their winter hibernation, so I focused on the Buddleja and Honeysuckle. It is important to trim the straggly ends back so when the plants have stored all their energy over winter, they can grow afresh from the new shoots, making your shrubs look healthier and creating a better shape for the next season. I also pinned back the new stems of the Honeysuckle around the bottom of the pergola, which will encourage them to grow up it and eventually surround the whole frame in a beautiful, scented delight.
I then dead-headed any flowers that were left, so plants weren't wasting any energy on keeping hold of them, as well as cutting off the dead heads of the Buddleja as these can easily go to seed and spread.
Finally I weeded the whole garden, clearing it of any unsightly plants. Winter is a great time for this as the weeds are dormant and so you can really get into to the root and get rid of them.
Making sure your garden is tended to at a time of year you may not really want to be venturing out into the cold, does make sure you have less to do in the Spring time, when everything comes alive with vigour, so I would really advise you to get out there and put in a little work. You can make it a lovely afternoon with the children, and teach them a little about gardening too.
I am so thrilled with the way our project turned out in the end, it really was a labour of love and I think it will be a space we will cherish in the years to come. It is not often you are given a blank canvas to create what you want with, some I am so thankful for our opportunity.
*This is a featured post
I Am Not Supermum
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Our Holiday: Vlog
Saturday, 7 December 2013
After a lovely week in Fuerteventura, here is a little vlog!
Winter Holidays
Friday, 6 December 2013
Last week myself, Mr H, Little H and Baby J embarked on a week long holiday with some friends of ours. We decided to head to Fuerteventura, supposedly a winter resort, and opted for a private villa so our little ones could run around to their hearts' content. With five children under four, between four adults we knew it would be hectic, but were greatly looking forward to it and it did not disappoint.
The kids were great on the plane - as we clambered on with babies swinging around our necks and boisterous toddlers running off ahead I'm sure the plane groaned in unison, but after the 4.5 hour flight most passengers commented on how good they all were, which was a huge relief. Once we had collected our luggage and buggies our destination was only a short 15 minute taxi ride away.
The lovely villa we stayed at was in the area of Caleta and overlooked a golf course, with sea views beyond. There was a private pool, which was fenced off, which was a great idea as it meant we didn't have to dive after the toddlers every two minutes, particularly J who has no fears and a skill of finding the most dangerous activity he can.
The weather was up and down, fortunately we didn't have any rain, but most days were a mixture of sun and cloud. We didn't let that put us off though and enjoyed the beach, pool and a spot of sunbathing when the little ones had a nap.
The mummies and daddies even managed a cheeky night out each and naughtily rolled in at 4am slightly worse for wear! We mainly BBQ'd, but did manage a lovely meal out on our last night and the older children loved staying up late and having a dance.
I have to say, it was strange to come home to Christmas just around the corner, it's a good job I got organised with my present buying beforehand! Overall we had a lovely week away, although I think the adults all need another holiday to recover!
The kids were great on the plane - as we clambered on with babies swinging around our necks and boisterous toddlers running off ahead I'm sure the plane groaned in unison, but after the 4.5 hour flight most passengers commented on how good they all were, which was a huge relief. Once we had collected our luggage and buggies our destination was only a short 15 minute taxi ride away.
The lovely villa we stayed at was in the area of Caleta and overlooked a golf course, with sea views beyond. There was a private pool, which was fenced off, which was a great idea as it meant we didn't have to dive after the toddlers every two minutes, particularly J who has no fears and a skill of finding the most dangerous activity he can.
The weather was up and down, fortunately we didn't have any rain, but most days were a mixture of sun and cloud. We didn't let that put us off though and enjoyed the beach, pool and a spot of sunbathing when the little ones had a nap.
The mummies and daddies even managed a cheeky night out each and naughtily rolled in at 4am slightly worse for wear! We mainly BBQ'd, but did manage a lovely meal out on our last night and the older children loved staying up late and having a dance.
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