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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Guest Posts, The Beginning of Us · January 21, 2016

The Beginning of Us – Jess’ Story {Babi a Fi}

This week’s Beginning of Us story comes from Jess over at Babi a Fi. She blogs about life with her beautiful daughter Marianna and her other half Anthony. Here is how they met…

Ours was a story of opposites attract.

When we met I was in the middle of campaigning as a Labour candidate in the 2012 local government elections. Anthony was campaigning too – as a Conservative candidate!

Not that I knew it the first time I laid eyes on him. I had just started a part-time postgraduate history course, while Anthony had gone back to university to study undergraduate history. We both ended up on the same field trip to St Fagans, the Museum of Welsh Life, and I texted my friends to lament the fact that somebody had turned up to this muddy romp in a pinstripe suit.

That somebody, of course, was Anthony.

We met again later through a mutual friend and got chatting. That was when the ugly truth spilled out. I remember thinking that only a Tory would wear a pinstripe suit on a field trip! Still, it was novel enough to find somebody my own age interested in politics, let alone interested enough to be roped into standing as a candidate, and I agreed to go for something to eat with him.

Anthony insisted on paying (though he couldn’t afford it), and I insisted on letting him choose the venue (though I didn’t like anything on the menu), and we arranged to meet up again soon.

The Beginning of Us - Jess' Story {Babi a Fi}

My love life at the time was kind of complicated but we went for drinks, and to the cinema, and even to a talk by Tony Benn, at which point it was all but inevitable we would end up an item. We just ‘got’ each other, with me feeling moved enough to not be my usual totally undemonstrative self, and Anthony toning things down enough not to frighten me off with romanticism.

The Beginning of Us - Jess' Story {Babi a Fi}

We had the same sense of humour, read the same books and loved the same TV shows. (Well, mostly. I feel my watching the entire extant run of Dr Who was a noble sacrifice.) I didn’t even gloat too much when I won and Anthony lost out in the election. It had to be love.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before we were engaged and, then, those university courses kind of fell by the wayside when I found out I was expecting. Marianna arrived on New Year’s Day 2015 and turned us from a couple into a family.

The Beginning of Us - Jess' Story {Babi a Fi}

We are now planning to get married in about two years time, giving us time to save, and Marianna time to learn bridesmaid etiquette. Then we’ll be at the beginning of a whole new chapter!

Thanks Jess for sharing your story. It shows that nothing can get in the way of true love – not even politics! I laughed out loud at the pinstripe suit on a muddy field trip! Make sure you follow Jess over on Twitter and check out her blog too.

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  1. Jessica Powell (Babi a Fi) says

    January 21, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    Thanks so much for having me! 🙂 Anthony has since seen the error of his ways and switched parties – but he still wears suits everywhere! x

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  2. DannyUK.com says

    January 21, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    Such a lovely story. I bet there is a blanket ban on politic talks in the house lol

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