Last year was the first year in which we used the Portable North Pole and though J wasn’t really too aware of Santa last year, he was absolutely mesmerised by it so I couldn’t wait to do it again this year now he is much more aware. And of course, it is N’s first year; though he’s not at all aware of Santa but it’s lovely for them to both have one and start the tradition with him. The video is really easy to create and literally takes just a few minutes to input all the information to truly personalise it for …
Elf on the Shelf adventures (days 9-16)
This week hasn’t really been planned as much as last week was as we’ve both just been way too tired so it’s been a kind of “Ooh, let’s put him somewhere quick before we go to bed!” kind of week. Nonetheless, J has still enjoyed finding him and he’s just embarked on his final week here before heading back to the North Pole until next year. Here’s what Buddy got up to this week… Day 9 Buddy got caught in the card holder and it took a while for J to spot him! Day 10 Buddy decided to catch a lift in …
Silica Lodge Winter Wonderland & Santa Visit
Last Friday, we had our annual Santa visit, which also turned out to be N’s first of many – I hope! There are two great Santa nearby, but we decided to visit the one at Silica Lodge Garden Centre as we enjoyed it last year, and it looked much more magical this year. I’m not sure who was more excited, to be honest! J wasn’t too fussed last year as he wasn’t aware of who Santa was, but he is a lot more so this year and kept saying, “Going Santa’s house” before we went.
Lemon & Raisin Loaf Cake | Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy homemade bake that’s full of flavour, this lemon and raisin loaf cake recipe is a great place to start. The fresh lemon adds a lovely zing, while the raisins bring natural sweetness and a soft, juicy texture to every slice.
Little man N at 9 months old
Nine months old. My youngest baby is now three-quarters of a year old. I don’t like it. He is growing up way too quick! He is developing quicker than J did too (I think he was just a lazy baby) which makes it seem faster I think. I finally made it to baby clinic to get him weighed and he now weighs 24 lb 1 oz which means he’s only put on not even a couple of pounds in the last couple of months. Like I thought, now he’s moving around a lot more he’s leveling out a little bit. …