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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Ordinary Moments · July 10, 2016

Sports Day {The Ordinary Moments}

This week was LP’s first proper sports day. It was a day where she got to dress in her PE kit and spend it with all of her school friends, on the school field, playing games and having fun whilst all the parents sat in the sun, watching their children’s happy little faces.

I lay on the grass with Little Man, eating a picnic and watching LP play in the different games. She played a bean bag throwing game, a hockey game, one involving a space hopper and had an egg and spoon race. I loved how excite she was, how keen to have a go and how good she was at everything she set her mind to.

Sports Day {The Ordinary Moments}

I had hated sports day as a child, shying away from being the centre of attention and not liking PE or sports at all. Because of this I have been as positive about sports, exercise and PE as I can be towards LP and watching her, so happy and involved, during sports day was incredible for me.

I couldn’t have been more proud of LP. Lined up with her class she was still so petite, easily the smallest. Yet, she was saying hello to everyone, waving at children in the older classes and chatting happily to the teachers. For someone so small she is a ball of energy, pure confidence and just so lovely. She makes me so proud and times like this hit home just how proud of her I am.

Sports Day {The Ordinary Moments}

My Little LP will, no doubt, always be little, but she is so big in personality and for that I am just so proud of her. She makes friends easily and where other children may just have one best friend LP thinks everyone is her best friend. She has a beautiful nature and really sets her mind to everything she tries – including the egg and spoon race where you can see the sheer determination on her face.

This sports day may be her first one but it also marks the upcoming end of her first year at school. The first school year has been a blur but LP has grown so much, learnt so much and I couldn’t be more proud.

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  1. Rachel C says

    July 10, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    She looks so grown up and very, very determined! We’ve recently been to Harrison’s reception sports day and it was amazing to see how grown up he looked. Time goes so quickly doesn’t it?!

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  2. Laura - dear bear and beany says

    July 10, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Oh Donna this is a lovely post. How proud you are of LP just jumps of the page. Well done LP on your first sports day x #theordinarymoments

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  3. Katie @mummydaddyme says

    July 10, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    This is a lovely post Donna and you have every right to be proud of her. It’s funny as I still remember that first photo you posted of her and she looked so little for school on her first day. But in these photos you can see how much she has grown this year. I am glad she and you enjoyed her first sports day. Ours has been postponed twice now due to the rain and has finally been rescheduled for this wednesday- it’s forecast rain again typically but fingers crossed they do it this time! x

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  4. Laura @ Little Ladies Big World says

    July 11, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Cute photos and it’s lovely how proud you are of her. It sounds like she did so well. Eva had her first sports day this week too and I loved it. Xx

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  5. Natalie Ray says

    July 11, 2016 at 6:32 pm

    Aww that’s so lovely! I worry a bit about things like sports day because Libby still can’t catch a ball or anything like that, but I also look forward to seeing her because I know she’ll enjoy it.
    Nat.x

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  6. Emma T says

    July 11, 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Sounds like it was a really proud to be a mum time, and I think sports day is like that for so many people. Glad LP puts her heart and soul into everything she does and hope that confidence and eagerness continues.

    N’s sports day was fun, although slightly wet in bits, and I was really proud of him joining in with everything even though he’s usually the least competitive. (do come and link up with #schooldays)

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  7. A Cornish Mum says

    July 12, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    This is such a lovely post and how cute does she look in her PE kit?! Sports days and school plays etc always get me a bit emotional. This next school year will hit me hard emotionally since Harley will be in his last year of primary school eek!

    Stevie xx

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