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 8, 2022

The Last Primary Sports Day {The Ordinary Moments}

We haven’t had a sports day at school, with parents watching, since before the pandemic. But, last week, we were able to go back to school and watch sports day – LP’s very last one at Primary School.

Thankfully, the weather stayed dry and we got to see the children doing various activities in their classes. They had mini relay races, dribbled a ball around cones and worked as a team to collect as many balls as they could in a certain time.

They also got to shoot hoops, do archery, throw beanbags and just have simple fun that all the school years could enjoy together. There’s just something so nice about the whole school being on the field, taking it in turns to do activities and cheering all their classmates on. It was lovely.

After the activities there were races – and the children had already completed heats in their classes to see who would run on sports day. As each year had a boys race and a girls race followed by a relay girls and relay boys race, the whole school cheered them on. It was such a great atmosphere and I was so glad we got to go and watch it again after a couple of years away.

We had a picnic lunch with the children before waving them off for an afternoon back in class and then that was it. LP’s final Primary sports day. Sports Day has always been a funny day for LP and I know it’s not something she’ll really miss.

But, during her years at Primary School I’ve seen her grow and learn and sports day is just one aspect of that. I remember the tiny girl on her space hopper with pigtails flying everywhere. The even smaller girl using a hockey stick to guide a ball around a course, wearing a PE kit in the smallest size that was still far too big for her.

I remember her getting bigger and coming last in races, saying to me straight afterwards how she didn’t mind, it was the taking part that counts and being oh so proud of the sticker she’d been given at the finish line.

And now, at nearly 11, when she’s about to leave the school, she isn’t fussed about coming first, and is quite happy she didn’t have to run a race on sports day. But, for her, the best bit was cheering her friends on, seeing which of her classmates would come first and being so proud of them all for taking part.

Sports day is a day I used to dread at school and I know I’m not alone in that. But, for LP it was always more about being part of a team and doing your best. Little Man has always loved taking part and loves being picked for races. This year he took part in the relay and was so proud of himself. This was far out of his comfort zone but, he didn’t dread it, he looked forward to it and did his best.

I couldn’t be more proud of LP and Little Man and it will be lovely next year not having to try and split my time between two sides of the school field. But, I’m sad that it’s the end of an era. No more sports days of LP’s for me to watch. But, it’s been a pleasure to be there, to see her grow and to watch those pigtails flying high each year. Memories I will always treasure.

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