29th November

A morning dash to Ikea to get the last unit for Jessica and Maisie’s room (plus a few extra bits but Daddy doesn’t need to know about them!).

28th November

Oliver quite likes Mummy’s new slippers!

27th November

A busy evening tonight at Church as we watched the three new vicars be installed (or whatever the technical term is!).

26th November

To see Jessica and Maisie's faces when they saw their new bedroom was priceless and worth every bit of the blood, sweat and tears over the last 8 weeks! 

25th November

Mummy's birthday and our first child free night away in more than 6 years. It was amazing! Thank you all of the cards, wishes and presents!

24th November

Mummy went to a Murder Mystery night tonight which was great fun. See what we were awarded below!!

23rd November

A very rare "Mummy, please will you take a photograph of me"!!

22nd November

Maisie enjoyed testing out her new balance bike on the way to school!

21st November

A quick trip to Yo Sushi after school! 

20th November

Happy 4th Birthday to Maisie and Oliver! Thank you to all who sent birthday wishes, cards and/or gifts. They were greatly appreciated!

19th November

These three walking hand in hand on the way to church this morning!

18th November

Maisie and Oliver's 4th Birthday party today! Soft play, face paint and tattoos!

17th November

Mummy and Oliver made it onto Children in Need tonight! That was our secret mission from earlier in the week as LD:NE Early Years is (largely) funded by Children in Need and we've had a huge amount of support, help and guidance from LDNE over the last 3+ years.

16th November

Maisie loves having quiet time. She disappeared into our dressing room and decided to open all of the board games today! 

15th November

We had a morning off school this morning (authorised!) for a secret event. Further details later on!

14th November

A monumental event occurred today. Mummy's quiz team were first at the 1/2 way point of the quiz with 10/10 for the food round! It went downhill after that!

13th November

Oliver's new favourite song is Horsey Horsey. Not sure Mummy and Daddy's legs agree!

12th November

The most amazing birthday party this afternoon. Parents were fed a delicious meal too!

11th November

Afternoon naps for Jessica on the stairs following some late nights!

10th November

Enjoying a quick stroll up to Sainsbury's this afternoon. Quicker than planned as Maisie was going super fast on her scooter!

9th November

This is what Mummy's mornings have been filled with this week!

8th November

They do love each other! 

7th November

We had a nursery 'stay and play' this morning. It was brilliant to see how Maisie and Oliver have settled into the class!

6th November

Afternoon bath fun!

5th November

Sparkler fun in the garden tonight. Maisie, in particular, loved it!

4th November

Jessica made a chocolate apple at Rainbows last night so Maisie and Oliver made toffee apples today. Hopefully they harden overnight!

3rd November

We detoured slightly on the way home from school to have a spy at the grounds of Backworth Hall. It's beautiful!

2nd November

We walk past the new school being built at least two times a day. Here's an update!

1st November

Very serious piano playing at Granny's house when we went trick or treating there tonight and had dinner!

31st October

First time trick or treating!

30th October

All dressed and ready for the Spooky Disco at school!

29th October

Sunday morning cuddles with our favourite niece!

28th October

One little boy and his cup of tea! 

27th October

A very warm afternoon at the Tim Lamb Centre with friends!