AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Living Arrows · March 13, 2017

Living Arrows – 11/52 {2017}

Welcome back to another week of Living Arrows. I am loving how many people have decided to make Living Arrows a part of their blogging routine for 2017, it is so lovely to have you all here. It’s definitely one of my favourite parts of each week!

If you haven’t joined in with Living Arrows before it’s is about celebrating childhood. The project originally took it’s name from a poem by Kahlil Gibran, “You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth” and every Monday we share a moment from our week and invite others to do the same as part of this linky.

Each week I share two pictures from our week – one of each of our children – but you can share one or more pictures that capture a moment of childhood. The following week I’ll share my three favourite photos from the week before, linking back to the owner’s blogs.

So if you would like to link up, grab a badge and post around a photo of childhood from the previous week. I look forward to reading your posts and make sure you visit a few of the other posts that have linked up and leave a comment too!

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Here are a few of my favourite photos from last week:

Inside Martyn’s Thoughts

Aka Chymecindy

The Less-Refined Mind

This week’s photos were taken just on a day at home before school one morning. LP usually hates the camera at the moment, refusing to have photos taken, but she asked me to take photos of her with her toy – and I was happy to oblige. Look at that naturally happy face!

Living Arrows - 11/52 {2017}

Little Man is a blogger in the making. He has been taking photos of everything with his Thomas camera – it’s a ‘proper’ camera that takes film but I doubt we will ever put film in it!

Living Arrows - 11/52 {2017}

I’m really looking forward to reading your posts this week. If I thought a lot of people joined in for the first week then I was amazed at the amount that joined last week! I’m going to keep commenting on all of the posts that link up and sharing my favourite photos each week. Thanks so much for taking part and for adding to this great little community we’re creating – make sure to go and comment on a few other posts at some point during the week too.

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  1. Naomi Hassan says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:05 am

    They both look so happy, I love Little Man’s cheeky smile behind the camera, such a cute camer too!

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  2. Laura - dear bear and beany says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:05 am

    Look how happy LP is, she looks more and more like you. Watch out Little Man will be taking over your blog before you know it 🙂 x

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  3. Angela Webster says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:07 am

    I dread the day my children don’t want their photo’s taken anymore. You have to respect their decision though don’t you. Little mans Thomas camera is ace, my kids have a chunky digital one which constantly needs emptying of floor, ceiling and toy photo’s. Have a lovely week x

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  4. Sarah says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:22 am

    I love that picture of LM with his camera – you’re right though, putting film in it would probably be a bit of a waste at the moment!

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  5. Vicki @ tippytupps says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:55 am

    That little face is priceless – look at that smile. As for camera film, to be honest I’m not even 100% sure where you’d get a camera film now.

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  6. Emma T says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Love that shot of Martyn’s – he looks very pleased with his meal. It’s lovely when you get really natural photos of them. Thanks for hosting.

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  7. Hannah Spannah says

    March 13, 2017 at 10:24 am

    LP is growing up so quickly. Little Man’s smile behind the camera is so beautiful. Thanks for hosting again x

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  8. Susan Mann says

    March 13, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Drives me nuts when they don’t want their photo taken. My little boy is always happy to comply, but at 8, I am wary about what I post. Little miss is stubborn, so I tend to get candid ones of her and my oldest rarely lets me. I hope LP grows out of it. I absolutely love that camera. We got cameras for all of the kids for their christmas, they love them and have taken some great little shots. x

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  9. Kate Tunstall says

    March 13, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    I love your photos this week! Gorgeous smile your girl has and super cute that Little Man seems to be following in your footsteps!

    Thanks so much for featuring me and for hosting x

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  10. Laura | Little Ladies Big World says

    March 13, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    My eldest can be like this with the camera, one minute she loves it and the next she doesn’t want any photos at all but when you do you get these lovely natural smiles. She looks so happy here x

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  11. Alana says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    Aww I love that your little boy enjoys taking photos! You should put a film in and see what snaps he gets. Isn’t it funny how children suddenly done like having their photo taken anymore. My toddler sometimes refuses too.
    Alana x

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  12. Cath - BattleMum says

    March 13, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    LP certainly does look so happy and natural and I love the picture of LM with his camera. BattleKid never puts his down once he spots it. We did put a memory card in it but I haven’t gone through it yet. I’m sure there will be some funny ones in there!

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  13. Devon Mama says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I love his photo with the camera – you’ve got a trainee!

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  14. Gemma says

    March 16, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Oh bless her, Izzie has a love hate relationship with having her photo taken too. Gorgeous smiles 🙂

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  15. Pat - White Camellias says

    March 17, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Look at Little Man following mummy’s footsteps 🙂 LP looks so happy with her toy. We have to catch them when they let us for sure. I’m having that here too. Thank you for hosting x

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  16. Amy @ Very Much So... says

    March 18, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Love your photos this week, they both seem so happy! I am dreading the day that my girls don’t want their photo taken. Lyra is going through a phase where she pulls this crazy cheesy smile if I want a photo and that’s bad enough. Love Little Man and his camera too! x

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  17. Jaymee (@_TheMumDiaries) says

    March 19, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    They both look really happy with their toys! Great choice of photos from fellow bloggers too!

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  18. Mudpie Fridays says

    March 19, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    Loving the Thomas camera, Monkey is always trying to borrow mine! Maybe ww should start a new link up of kids photos too? Glad LP agreed to a photo, I know it won’t be long until I end up in the same position as Monkeys already starting to object! Thanks for hosting #LivingArrows x

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  19. Kerri-Ann says

    March 19, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    I love his little camera, definitely a blogger in the making. G loves carrying his around too and snapping anything. #livingarrows

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  20. Emily and Indiana says

    March 19, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I love when my two naturally smile for the camera, it’s so much nicer isn’t it! xx

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  21. Rosie @ Little Fish says

    March 20, 2017 at 4:34 am

    I love your pics for this week and that photo of Little Man is so precious! x

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  22. Esther @ Inside Out & About says

    March 20, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I have such fond memories of cameras with film. It was always so much fun, sending them off and then wondering what would be on it. Isn’t it so different to now? Sometimes the whole film would be black, and totally unusable! It once happened to me after a school trip and I was gutted! xx

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