30th October

Shopping trip to Tesco with bonus lunch thrown in! 

29th October

Oliver wanted a trip to the airport, so we went on the Metro! 

28th October

Straight home and into our annual ballet bun fancy dress day. Jessica went for a low-key option!

27th October

Final early morning dip before we head home. An amazing week!

26th October

Halloween afternoon at the hotel. We carved a pumpkin and had our faces painted!

25th October

After dinner posing!

24th October

Outdoor swimming in a very quiet pool!

23rd October

Meanwhile in England, school continues for Oliver! 

22nd October

This photo shows our (difficult) decision to separate for a holiday worthwhile. The girls have thoroughly enjoyed their day - swimming, splashing and enjoying the heat! 

21st October

The girls loved their first (very early) flight! Quite turbulent on way out due to heavy cloud and rubbish weather, but it calmed quickly and a soft landing!

20th October

The alarms are set and we’ve done the twilight drop off of suitcases. Bring on Portugal!

19th October

She’s home! Had an amazing time but is shattered.

18th October

An early start at the Metro Centre for work and it’s super quiet!

17th October

School trip to London and a 6am start!

16th October

Slight cheat today, but this photo has only just appeared on social media so that counts. Parkrun fun - who can spot Mummy?

15th October

Jessica showing off her trampoline skills! 

14th October

Jessica’s birthday party and an opportunity to meet her new friends from school!

13th October

Star of the Week!!!!

12th October

Jessica tried to capture the beautiful sunset tonight!

11th October

The school cookery concoctions have started to arrive! Today was a salad jar. Very chunky radishes, cucumber and tomato, but it was tasty!

10th October

Sometimes, we encourage a bit of iPad time!

9th October

When she sees a dog outside!

8th October

Jessica is 12!

7th October

Kielder 10km today! Rain, mud, wind and hills were the memorable parts!

6th October

Halloween is entering the house!

5th October

When she can’t decide which room she wants to be in!

4th October

Another school photo as it’s too good not to include! Making sensory lights!

3rd October

Halloween art at school!

2nd October

Guitar time at school!

1st October

Mini golf instead of church today!

30th September

Bouncing at Tim Lamb before ballet!

29th September

Teacher training day for Jessica and she had fun at Tesco!

28th September

Lovely surprise today - Jessica received this award! The first one was last week so she received the second one. So proud of her settling in so quickly! 

27th September

Football in the rain!

26th September

Maisie walks the majority of the school walk alone now. We get her across the dual carriageway, then off she goes! 

25th September

Perfecting the smile on coffee!

24th September

Maisie decided to make biscuits this afternoon and then everyone helped to decorate them!