Christmas is a truly magical time of year and this year was no different, in fact it was the best one yet with Sebastian! Last year he was this adorable cuddly blob and Christmas passed by him in a whirlwind of bottles and cuddles (I'm not complaining, I LOVE those cuddles), this year though he was able to be much more involved. It was really lovely to see how he reacted to the whole thing. Being a parent at Christmas is the BEST thing ever, far better than being a kid even. Especially when … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
14 Months Of Cuteness
Eeep, another couple of months have passed us by. Can't believe I am writing your fourteen month update, where did the time go? I remember writing your eleven month one, yesterday... Ok, maybe it just feels that way, cause a lot has happened in the last few months. Firstly, we celebrated your first birthday with family and friends. It was such a special day for Mummy and Daddy, celebrating the day you arrived into our lives, you really do mean the world to us … [Read more...]
My Favourite Chocolate Chip Cookies
Now before I start sharing my Christmas baking, I am saving that for December (I promise) I thought I would share with you my quick easy go to Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. This is my favourite recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies and a real winner in our household, its fast and super easy, so it is a great one for busy mums, the perfect filler for lunch boxes - cause hey, even though its coming up to Christmas, lunches still need to be made and why not add a yummy treat in there, and … [Read more...]
Moroccan Lamb Burgers
I love Summer! I love the warmer weather, spending time outside, the lighter evenings, scrummy juicy summer fruit, BBQ's and the simplicity of food. Don't get me wrong, I love Winter too and I love Winter comfort food with its depth of flavours. There is just something about Summer - picking ripe juicy red tomato's, snapping off fresh lettuce leaves straight from the garden and having them with dinner. Something in the knowledge that you have had a hand in this, that makes it both simple and … [Read more...]
Letter To My Little Mister
I have been wanting to write this post for a while now, but every time I go to write it, the words don't seem to flow like I want them to, like they should. So, instead of sitting at the computer writing this I sat down on the couch and took good old fashioned pen to paper. Thinking... Reminiscing... ********************************************* My darling Sebastian, You have now been a part very special part of our lives for 13 whole months and what an incredible 13 … [Read more...]