Sunday 21 December 2014

Christmas at Kew...


Our little flat is looking decidedly un-festive as our Christmas decorations are buried at the back of our storage unit in preparation for the big move so I have been taking every opportunity to feel Christmasy and for the little dude to experience the magic of Christmas.

I had heard great things about the illuminated walk at Kew Gardens form fiends in the past, so what better way to kick of our festive season…the trail is about a mile long and winds it way past some of Kews most famous sites that have been transformed with light...

Christmas at Kew
I was sold at the entrance...

Christmas at Kew
…and so was the little dude!

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew
kisses under the mistletoe...

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew
these were my favourites…

Christmas at Kew
…simply beautiful

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew
the little dude was keen for a ride on the carousel…maybe next year!

Christmas at Kew

Even with the rain it was a truly magical experience.  The trail is open until January 3rd so you still have time to visit.




Friday 12 December 2014

7 Month Update...


The little dude is 7 months…closer to a his first birthday than to being a newborn.

7 Months 
This month has been an exciting one with lots of new developments.  First up we have a tooth!  Whilst there were a few unsettled days and nights in the lead up of said tooth popping through, I think on balance we got away with it pretty lightly.  He's such a strong little fella.

7 Months

7 Months

Weaning is going well.  We are still going down the baby led weaning path so not a huge amount is being eaten, but the little dude does seem to be enjoying exploring all the different tastes and textures.  This week it feels as though there has been a bit of a breakthrough and we are seeing some chewing action and I am sure more is being swallowed now.

7 Months

7 Months

The crazy little dude has a real love of shaking his head back and forward as if he is saying no, which makes for some very amusing moments as I am talking to him throughout the day!

7 Months

7 Months

He's a very curious little thing much like his favourite TV character Curious George.  He doesn't watch a lot of TV, but he does enjoy an episode of Curious George as we wind down towards bath time.  Bath time is a real hoot now as splashing has been discovered and whoever is bathing him tends to end up as wet as him!

7 Months

7 Months

I'm so proud of the personality that we see developing before us…we love you more and more everyday little dude.

7 Months


Thursday 11 December 2014

Me and Mine: A Family Portrait - November


Flat 102 is on the move!

This picture was snapped outside our new home…we're hoping to move in early January so look out for lots of interior design inspired posts soon!

Me and Mine November

As you can probably tell from my face we are super excited to be on the move.  Our little flat has been home to me for nearly 8 years and has seen me through many ups and downs during that time…more ups than downs thanks to the past few years.  Mr O moved in just after we got engaged 2 years ago and then 7 months ago we brought the little dude home so whilst I am looking forward to more space I will be sad to leave our little home.

Although it doesn't look like it in the picture above, the little dude is also excited…

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Tuesday 2 December 2014

Our Weekend...


This weekend was all about celebrations…Mr O was a Godparent at a Christening and on Sunday we had a belated Birthday lunch to celebrate my Dad and Brother's Birthdays.

Our Weekend
the reflection of the stained glass window on the wall was beautiful
Our Weekend


Our Weekend

Our Weekend

Our Weekend
Our Weekend
Our Weekend
obsessed!
Our Weekend
showing off those walking skills
Our Weekend

Our Weekend
we popped to ikea on the way home and I left these two in the car!

Our Weekend
Our Weekend
we took advantage of the gorgeous weather on Sunday and had a walk on the beach...
Our Weekend
kicking back at lunch...
Our Weekend
i love the bond between my son and my dad
Our Weekend
and with Granny


Please excuse the wonky colours on some of the photos…I'm still getting to grips with our DSLR!



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