Tag: mum

The Photo Gallery: Girls

| February 14, 2013

I love my little girl. She is pure and eternal sunshine with the cheekiest grin and a loud giggle.

We play, we sing, we dance, we paint, we love, we walk, we share, we read, we have fun, we hug, we talk, we laugh, we cook, we run, we dress up, we swim, we eat, we learn, we draw, we shop, we travel, we have the same curls in our hair, we enjoy every day together.

We’ve almost come to the end of our eight week holiday visiting family and friends in New Zealand. We’ve had an amazing time and our bond has grown even stronger, if that’s at all possible. This week’s Photo Gallery is Girls and I’ve loved being able to spend time here with my little girl, my mum, my sister, my niece and some of my best girlfriends.

Girls just want to have fun, right?

Joules Clothing

| January 30, 2013

As a lover of nature and the great outdoors I’m a big fan of Joules colourful clothing for our family. Joules have a beautiful range of casual and outdoor attire to suit all ages with their signature prints on wellies, coats, jumpers, trousers and accessories for Mum, Dad, Girls, Boys and Baby.

My favourite picks from the boys, girls and baby clothing ranges.

Joules Clothing

1. Joules Boys Jnr Captain Sweatshirt; 2. Joules Girls Jnr Irene Dress; 3. Joules Baby Girls Wellies; 4. Joules Baby Boys Fleece

And from the Joule’s womens range I’m loving this jacket and jumper.

Joules Clothing

5. Moredale Womens Quilted Jacket; 6. Womens Anchor Jumper

Much to my absolute delight Joules also have a Home and Garden range with bedding, cushions, mugs, stationery, towels, nursery bedding and pet accessories.

Joules have notified me of some special discount codes on full priced items when you shop before 13 February 2013:

  • Save £15 off orders over £75 with discount code AF1575
  • Save £20 off orders over £100 with discount code AF20100
  • Save £25 off orders over £150 with discount code AF25150

Did you know that Joules deliver to over 30 countries?

Meeting Baby Amber

| January 12, 2013

To ensure the household was no longer contagious we had to wait an excruciating eight days before we could safely see my sister Alicia and meet her beautiful baby Amber.

It’s been five years since Alicia and I were last together and in that time we’ve both been pregnant and had our beautiful daughters. There’s eight months between Imogen and Amber and it’s great having them so close in age. Plus we get to share parenting dilemmas and tips!

We couldn’t believe how well Imogen and Amber got on. From the very beginning they took a shine to one another and it wasn’t long before they were giggling and sharing toys.

Baby Cousins

Imogen and Amber meet for the first time

Imogen had been talking about ‘Baby Amber’ for a long time before our journey to New Zealand and she was so excited about meeting her cousin.

Imogen and Amber 'walking' on their knees!

Imogen imitates Amber ‘walking’ on her knees

One of the most amazing thing to observe between them was how they imitated one another. Amber wanted to wear shoes because Imogen was, this had proved a struggle prior to this day with her little toes curling each time my sister tried to gently slip on some shoes. And Imogen decided she’d drink a bottle of milk, something she’s never done before as she went from being breastfed to sippy cup, but seeing Amber being given a bottle by Alicia looked new and very exciting!

Happily playing together

Baby cousins happily playing together