Tag: birthday

Happy 2nd Birthday

| March 16, 2013

Yesterday we celebrated Imogen’s very special 2nd Birthday.

It was a wonderful day filled with presents, surprises, balloons, fun, music, games and birthday cake!

I can’t believe it was two years ago that our beautiful daughter came into the world. Every second since Imogen’s birth has been precious.

We’ve watched her grow from a newborn baby into the most delightful, fun, clever, talkative, happy, thoughtful, cheeky and caring little girl who has a wonderful sense of humour. We love you so much Imogen.

Discovering the ladybirds…

Daddy, Imogen and Charley Bear attempt to blow out the candles.

Mummy and Imogen attempt to blow out the candles.

Imogen blows out both candles! Happy Birthday!

What I Wore Wednesday

| March 6, 2013

It’s Wednesday so here’s a look at what I wore when we were out and about in London’s financial district Canary Wharf this week.

The day was beautiful and sunny despite being a little chilly, quite a shock to the system after the hot summer we’ve just had on holiday in New Zealand. I was pleased to have a reason for wearing sunglasses as I’m still bleary eyed from jetlag and sleepless nights.

Hubby and I were shopping for Imogen’s birthday celebration next week. She loved having her photo taken, just look at that cheeky expression!

I’m wearing:
Ted Baker Sunglasses – NZ Wool Scarf – Gap Trench Coat – Kookai Stripe Top – Gap Pink Jeans – Laura Ashley Handbag – Clarks Black Leather Boots (previously written about here)

Imogen’s wearing:
Gap Hat – Polarn O. Pyret Fleece Jacket – Laura Ashley Jumper – Leggings (from NZ) – Clarks Baby Shoes

Reflecting on the Year Gone By

| February 22, 2013

Tomorrow I’ll be turning 30 something! I always find myself reflecting on the eve of my Birthday, looking back over the year and reviewing all that has been.

The past year has certainly had it’s fair share of ups and downs as life has thrown work, health and various other challenges at us which have been hard to deal with at times.

Some of these challenges are still with us and are completely out of our control. It’s these that I find the hardest to manage as we don’t have the ability to change things. But despite everything, we always strive to make the most of every day and to love and appreciate what we have in life.

Some of the memorable events since my last Birthday:

  • My beautiful baby stopped breastfeeding
  • I went back to work… and later decided it was too soon to be away from my baby
  • Imogen started walking
  • We visited our renovation project in France and continued to dream of our future
  • Imogen and I travelled to New Zealand to spend time with family and friends
  • I’ve learnt more about parenting than I ever imagined was possible!
  • Imogen started talking
  • I treasure how much I love being a Mummy

My wonderful friends and family are always so supportive and I’m forever thankful for them. Here’s to a brilliant year ahead, living life to the full and enjoying every day.

Birthday

Enjoying a pre-Birthday drink in Wellington