Happy Christmas!

 "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy

that will be for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:10-11

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas! 

Deck the Halls...

Out of all the festive times throughout the year, Christmas is definitely our favourite. We love the atmosphere, the candle light, the decorations, the aroma of freshly baked biscuits and the scents of pine needles, frankincense and gingerbread.

The Shoe Box Aquarium

The first time I came across a shoe box aquarium was many years ago, when I made one myself with the help of my nursery school teacher. I still remember how proud I was in my 5-year-old self to have made something that looked so ‘real’. 

Although the piece in question is no longer in existence, it stuck in my memory ever since, and when our children were little, we made our own – see photograph. This one also dates back quite some time now (9 or 10 years) and is one of the many art & craft treasures we keep in our attic.

The shoe box aquarium is an exciting activity which can be completed over a few days. It involves a variety of skills and is a great way of introducing slightly bigger art projects, as it takes several steps to complete it.

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First Lakeland Adventure

After taking our first baby on a plane to Austria at only 10 weeks old, and then again at 6 months old, it took us astonishingly long to venture into the Lake District for the first time.  What anxious young parents we were, just look at the enormous backpack we lugged around with us! I can't remember how many changes of clothes, nappies, blankets etc. I had stuffed into it prior to our departure.

The Lake District

Our first post just has to be about the Lake District.

So many lovely memories, so many special times. Our first holiday together, our first camping weekend with the children, many more holidays, days out, walks etc... we still come back year after year, and we keep discovering new magical things each time.

The Lake District is special in so many ways to so many people. Walking, hostelling, camping, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, exploring, relaxing, simply being away from it all.