As wonderful as this time time of year can be, it also makes me a little bit sad at times.I can't help but feel sad that New Years Eve marks the end of another year without my Mum and brother and just knowing that I'm about to start another year without them makes me want to just stop everything and have a good wallow in self pity sometimes.But I won't do that.  I won't let myself think about it too much because even though I don't have them with me, I have a lot of other lovely people around me and I know that I'm very, very lucky and I just need to focus on that a little more.So … [Read more...]

Here's the second part of my photo review of the year.... JulyAugust SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberSo there you go, what a brilliant year we've had - let's hope 2014 is just as good. … [Read more...]

Now that Christmas is over and done with, I'm ready to reflect on the year we've had and start planning for next year.2013 has been a brilliant year and we've done a lot together and made lots of happy memories which is what it's all about!  Here's the first six months of this year in pictures.... JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneI'll be back tomorrow with Part 2 ;-) … [Read more...]

This is my view right now from where I'm snuggled up on the settee with my hot chocolate and my Christmas magazine and I'm very pleased to say that it's making me feel a lot more festive than I've been feeling lately. I may have said this before (I've been feeling sorry for myself so it's highly likely) but for the last few weeks (actually over a month but who's counting) I've not been well and haven't had the energy or the inclination to do very much at all.  So even though we've been doing the obligatory Christmas crafts and decorating, it's felt like a huge effort and I've done it more … [Read more...]