Wednesday, 28 December 2016

28th December

Christmas lunch today at Granny's house. Plus a photograph of all 7 grandchildren/cousins together!
 

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

27th December

Lunch out today with friends!
 

26th December

A pj's and toys day today after the celebrations yesterday. 
 

25th December

It's Christmas Day and we were all very lucky people! Thank you for all of the cards, good wishes and presents. We didn't send cards this year. Instead, we gave a donation to LD:NE given the support they've given to us over the last 18 months.
 
 
 

24th December

Christingle time at the Crib Service this afternoon. Now that Maisie also has the sickness bug, only Mummy and Jessica went to Church (in addition to Granny, Aunties and Cousins).
 

23rd December

We went to see The Snowman at the Sage today (Granny was looking after a poorly Oliver who has a sickness bug). The girls loved it!
 

22nd December

Maisie enjoying herself during a last minute trip to shops!
 

Thursday, 22 December 2016

21st December

Today was all about playing and then decorating the Christmas cake. It's the first time we've used fondant icing rather than royal icing so we'll see what we think when we eat it!
 

20th December

Festive fun at the quiz tonight!
 

Tuesday, 20 December 2016

19th December

The first morning of the holidays consisted of breakfast out, soft play and a play date with Joshua & Benjamin. All Jessica's requests and all while dressed as a Princess/Angel!
 

Sunday, 18 December 2016

18th December

We had our first nativity at Church today. Jessica was an angel (the blurry one with tinsel in hair!) and Maisie was a shepherd but refused to get dressed so wore pink shoes & leggings!
 

17th December

Oliver loved his time at the Christmas market and then Yo Sushi this morning!
 

16th December

School is out so Christmas goes and fingers are in! Maisie is standing funny, she hasn't got squashed toes! 

15th December

Swimming this morning for Oliver and a rare photograph opportunity as the lifeguard had a waterproof camera!
 

14th December

Maisie loves this lift at toddlers because it's not a normal lift. The floor rises up through the lift space but, to her, the walls 'move' which means she can walk her hands up the walls! 

13th December

Christmas shopping this morning while Jessica was at school and Maisie and Oliver at nursery. Mummy managed a quick Costa too!
 

Monday, 12 December 2016

12th December

It's eventually Christmas at Chez Douglas!
 

11th December

We did our annual family jaunt to see Fenwick's windows this afternoon. This was our best effort of a family photograph (thank you, Steph!). At least we're all on it!
 

10th December

The second of three parties today. We are partied out!
 

Friday, 9 December 2016

9th December

We have a battle every time Maisie and Oliver are  at nursery because they insist on going to the toilet and washing their hands before leaving!
 

8th December

Maisie was having a photograph in her new nightie (thank you Auntie Gill & Uncle Alex!) when Jessica jumped in! Oliver also joined in by removing his nappy & waving it!
 

7th December


It was Jessica's school nativity this morning. She was a reindeer. Here she is waving at us! Awful photograph quality as we've had to crop the photo to take off other children, sorry!
 

6th December

Maisie and Oliver received a duvet, pillow and bedding for their birthdays and today was the first time they used them! 
 
 

5th December

Handstands in the pool tonight! Thank you for photo, Granny!
 

4th December

Jessica at a party posing alongside Spider-Man!
 

3rd December

Jessica enjoying the Beaver's Christmas party this afternoon (the eagle eyed amongst us will spot the jumper is the same as Oliver's yesterday!).
 

2nd December

It was Oliver's Carol Service this morning so he had Mummy and Daddy time (Jessica at school and Maisie at nursery). He loved it!
 

Thursday, 1 December 2016

1st December

Our Advent Calendars all lined up and ready to be opened for the first time today (and yes, Mummy has three!).
 

Wednesday, 30 November 2016

30th November

Mummy didn't celebrate her birthday last week because of Gang Show so we went out tonight instead! We went to House of Tides (Kenny Atkinson) and it was amazing!
 

29th November

We visited Santa at Fenwick's this afternoon. Not entirely sure the children enjoyed the visit and this is the best photo we have! Maybe next year...
 

Monday, 28 November 2016

28th November

These two (plus Emily in the corner) were hatching some kind of mischevious plan between them after swimming! 

27th November

Oliver trying his best to disguise himself as his sister! 

26th November

The last two shows today! A brilliant but very tiring week!
  

25th November

 Birthday flowers for Mummy from Jessica, Maisie and Oliver!
 

24th November

A morning bath with these two monkeys. Even two jam tarts wouldn't keep them sitting still!
 

23rd November

Christmas craft morning at school. We made a hedgehog, Christmas tree and garland!
 

22nd November

After an awful storm last night, Jessica needed to scoot to school because we didn't want to get stuck in floods like this. What we didn't allow for was having to wade through almost tidal water to get to school!
 

21st November

Morning cuddles with Emily while Maisie and Oliver were at nursery and Jessica at school!

  

Sunday, 20 November 2016

20th November

Happy 3rd Birthday to Maisie and Oliver!

19th November

Highlights from Maisie and Oliver's birthday party this morning!

18th November

Jessica was very proud of her decoration on her piggy bank!

17th November

Maisie had her very first sleepover last night at Granny's house. She loved it! Thank you Granny!

16th November

Showing off (1/2 eaten) rice crispy chocolate Christmas cakes!

15th November

Thank goodness for Laura who helps at Sing and Sign! She helps to entertain Maisie and Oliver.

14th November

Mummy/Oliver cuddle time during Maisie's nap today!