As the end of the year approaches it’s time to reflect on what has passed and look forward to the year to come. I know that this time last year I had no idea that I would be where I am now, in a brand new home, having so much that I could only dream…
Archives for December 2013
Christmas 2013
When we went to a local Christmas fete at the end of November I picked up some information on all the Christmas activities we had coming up locally. There was another fete the week before Christmas, a Christmas market, carol singing and lights switch on, on the local village green, carol services at local churches,…
What the Ladybird Heard
As you probably already know we are big fans of Julia Donaldson. In the summer we went to see A Squash and a Squeeze and Room on the Broom, so we were delighted to be offered the chance to see What the Ladybird Heard today at the Town Hall Birmingham. We had a truly wonderful…
Living With a Halo part two
My little star is a real trouper. She is coping so well with her halo and I’m so proud of her. We had a hospital appointment yesterday where she went to have all her screws tightened up. They also gave her an x-ray and things are still looking good. Her Daddy got to see the…
Christmas TV, Downton Abbey
Do you watch Downton Abbey, the period drama set in a country estate? The drama has gathered a huge following of loyal fans who love tuning in to see the wonderful scenery, architecture and costumes as well as the often scandalous story lines. It’s the most successful TV costume drama since Brideshead Revisited. This year…