Happy Valentine's Day to you all! We shy, retiring Woodmans don't usually go in for Valentine's - but it was great to get a cup of tea in bed in a lovely new Emma Bridgewater mug (the hints have worked!) and a homemade 'Valentimes' card from Gabriel. For James' birthday last weekend I got a ...
A Marmalade Day
Every year I see Seville oranges for sale in the shops and have vague thoughts about making my own marmalade, but I'd never got round to it. I've always been a bit scared by the amount of time, hassle and mess involved. But lately I've got a bit more confident with jam and chutney making, so this ...
Our Christmas
I know, I know...Christmas already feels like months ago, but better late than never! Come in through the door and see a little glimpse into our Christmas... The festivities got off to an early start with Tom's nursery nativity performance. Each year the older children in Reception perform a ...
November and early December
Here's a little of what we got up to in November and early December. We had weeks and weeks plagued by runny noses, coughs and colds, but still managed a few outings... We got a new car, and celebrated with a trip to the coast. It doesn't take us long to drive over to Hunstanton, and it has a charm ...
An Autumn update… Part One
Autumn has slipped by so quickly this year, and it's been ages since my last post. So here's update on what we've been up to lately... My youngest, Tom, finally worked out how to ride his scooter. We bought it for him months ago, but he just couldn't get it. Then suddenly, in one of those ...