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!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

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!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Florida · September 18, 2018

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

The characters were a huge part of the Disney experience and there were so many different opportunities to meet and see each of them with meet and greets, character dining experiences and the shows and parades too. So I thought it would be nice to go through our favourite character moments from our time at Disney World.

Merida

When we met Merida she took LP’s hat off, saying at the same time ‘Look at you! You got fire under there?’ It was so lovely to have one of LP’s favourite characters, because of her hair colour, acknowledge LP’s hair in such a positive way.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Anna and Elsa

To meet Anna and Elsa we went to their house and had what felt almost like a Father Christmas experience. We were in such a relaxed setting that felt like it could actually be their home and it felt like we had as much time with them as we wanted. We met Anna first who said to LP ‘Oh look, we have matching hair!’ and waved her pigtails at LP. I know it’s something LP will remember forever – especially with Anna leaving snowflakes in her autograph book.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Tigger and Pooh

We met Tigger and Pooh after queuing for quite a while. They’d just been for a break and came back literally bouncing in to meet us. Pooh stole Little Man’s hat and Tigger wouldn’t give me LP’s pen back. They were friendly, playful and lovely.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Ariel

We met Ariel in her Grotto and she spent such a long time talking to the children, commenting on her hair being the same colour as LP’s and then talking about how she uses a dinglehopper to brush her hair. It was sweet, funny and felt so genuine. Plus, LP’s intake of breath when she first saw Ariel was amazing to hear.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Russell and Dug

LP and Little Man queued to meet Russell and Dug at Animal Kingdom and they were so nice. At the end LP said to Dug ‘I have only just met you, but I love you!’ and Dug gave her the biggest hug after doing a bashful act. It was lovely and had the whole queue going ‘awww!’. LP says it was her favourite part of our break and we ended up buying a cuddly Dug as a souvenir to take home.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Donald

We met Donald Duck a few times – on our first day at a Disney park, on our second day during breakfast at Chef Mickey’s and then a week in, when we’d gone to the Magic Kingdom to see the fireworks. On this last meeting Donald was dressed up as a magician and when the children stood next to him for a photo he hid Little Man’s face with his cloak before uncovering him again. His face was so genuinely happy afterwards, at Donald basically playing peekaboo with him, that it was one of my favourite moments.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Minnie

We met Minnie at Chef Mickey’s but also at the Magic Kingdom – the same time as meeting Donald above. For some reason the children were giddy at meeting Minnie. They were both so excited, so happy and so smiley that the photos are some of my favourites and although Minnie didn’t do anything special – apart from be herself – it was a really lovely moment for all of us.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Judy – and LP’s birthday

On LP’s birthday we watched the Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party and the cast of Zootropolis and their float stopped right next to us. Judy saw it was LP’s birthday, pulled her up to dance and at the end she drew a heart in the air and pointed at LP before giving her a special sticker. It was the first of many birthday interactions but such a lovely, sweet one. Everyone at Disney noticed LP’s birthday badge, said Happy Birthday and made such a fuss of her. It was definitely her best birthday yet.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Snow White

The only time we met Snow White was during LP’s birthday meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table. She came over, got down to LP’s level and signed autograph books whilst chatting away to her before having photos taken. She was lovely. But, she also realised that Little Man was shy and didn’t want to have photos taken. Instead she said to him ‘Oh, are you bashful?’ and blew him a kiss. She was perfect.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

Chip and Dale

We saw Chip and Dale on our first and second day at Disney but they were walking through on their way somewhere rather than at a photo opportunity. After that Little Man insisted we had to meet them and they were literally the only characters he wanted to meet. So, on our last full day in Florida we went on a Chip and Dale mission with a plan to start at Hollywood Studios and if they weren’t there hop over to Magic Kingdom to find them. But, we found them at Hollywood Studios – and Little Man couldn’t have been happier! Plus, when we met them they signed autographs, confused then impressed that they had to sign the cover of LP’s as it was the only space left. Because of this they looked through the autographs in the book, play acting all their friends whose autographs they could see. It was funny, cute and just so lovely – and a great character end to our time at Disney.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

There were so many characters – and the children have overflowing autograph books to prove it. Meeting the characters was a lot easier and less time consuming than I thought it would be and it really was a highlight of our time at the Disney parks.

Our 10 Favourite Interactions with Disney Characters at Disney World, Florida

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