Another fortnight has passed by since I joined in with the little loves linky, and I am now a mum of a 14 year old. I have successfully got though the first year of parenting a teen, relatively unscathed.… Continue reading
Tracey Williams
Summer holiday fun at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Since February the 10 year old has been desperate to visit Blackpool Pleasure Beach again, and the other weekend we planned our trip. Visiting on a Saturday during the summer holidays we knew it would be busy, and my theme park loving husband had the day planned out.… Continue reading
Little Loves – London Trip Planning, Rollercoasters and Shed of the Year
We were away last weekend and I didn’t get the chance to link up with Little Loves. So this is a look back at our past fortnight, which of course has been all about the summer holidays.… Continue reading
Enjoying family time at Toby Carvery
With a teenager in the house, I know fully well that being together as a family is on borrowed time. When you are nearly 14, family time comes way down the list behind gaming, social media and playing football with your mates.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Heatwave, Schools Out and Toby Carvery
I missed joining in with Little Loves last week, and what a fortnight it has been. The teen has already enjoyed a full week off school, the whole country has basked in the heatwave and we can finally say hello summer holidays.… Continue reading
The Summer Holidays 2016 – Bring it on
Below is a post I wrote this time last year as we were about to embrace the 2015 summer holidays. Fast forward a year and here we are again, on the brink of another 7 weeks of the kids being off.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Afternoon Tea, Football and Summer Holiday plans
Well the past week seems to have flown by. Katie had a fantastic time at cub camp, husband and I managed a ‘date day’ in New Brighton, and husband and son took part in a local downhill run.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Clarinets, Pinterest and a Suits Surprise
I usually write my Little Loves post sat in my blogging office, aka the dining room table. But this evening I am sat at David Lloyd whilst the husband watches the football.… Continue reading
Little Loves – Fathers Day, running and girlie chatter
I had every intention of writing this post yesterday morning, but unfortunately I spent most of the day in bed thanks to a migraine. Thankfully it had disappeared this morning, and we have had a lovely day celebrating Fathers Day in New Brighton.… Continue reading
Activities and Dining at Q Lodges Slaley Hall
Regular readers will know that we spent May half term with Q Lodges, and I posted last week about the luxurious lodge we stayed in. We visited Slaley Hall near Hexham, and we were looking forward to exploring the local area, as well as dining in the restaurants at Slaley Hall.… Continue reading