Midge had a wonderful London trip with her school friends but she was very much missed by A and I. I took this adorable photo at half eleven at night, he couldn't sleep for excitement. It's now my absolute favourite photo.
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Little Man ~ Now You're Six
Sometimes it feels like only yesterday when I think about the day you were born. How you were brought to the surface of the water, my own hands gently guiding you to air. My little boy.
Newborn Baby A
You've grown so much in this last year my Little Man. Your speech has just come from no where (actually it's taken the school and your lovely speech therapist a while but you've done so well) I find you as feisty and stubborn as ever. Sometimes I wonder if there's something else to you. I can't quite explain it but sometimes, Little Man you persist where many give up. You question things over and over, I am always afraid to upset you. You remember things that hurt you, upset you or made you sad long after they've happened and we have the same conversations over and over again. You are oblivious to how annoying this can be! I don't know if that's what every other boy does. I know how different we all are.
I enjoy your energy and your curiosity. Your love of animals and babies is wonderful and you make so many people laugh. At school the teachers fall for you, you have nice friends but you let others get away with far too much; all because you are afraid of getting told off (which you hate.)
On the red tractor at Paradise Park
Now you're six, little man. I can't lie, I'm glad you're a little older because now we can talk to each other. Now I understand you, what you want, need and feel and there was a long time when you were distressed, sad and very angry and I was lost, stressed and frustrated but now mostly that is gone. You frustrate me in many ways but still I wouldn't trade it for the early days.
Right now, you are getting into football, you are a Mums boy very much. You love penguins and Lego, The Avengers are your favourite toys. You enjoy books but love your tablet with all its silly games. It's difficult to get you off that thing sometimes! You are a kind boy, but very much a little lad too with a wicked sense of humor. Your Dads' humor I would say. Oh and you hate bedtime...It's 9.45pm, you are wide awake messing about, asking questions, up and down the stairs getting a yogurt, a drink, complaining about school, playing with your toy and demanding kisses and hugs..This is you, at six.
I love you my Little A.
Mummy xx
A Canvas Design Review
I recently received a large canvas from Canvas Design to review. I sent off one of my favourite photos of my two little ones that I took on holiday in Cambridge to be enlarged and put onto canvas. On the computer I couldn't see anything wrong with the photo, I thought it would be no different from any other photo I've had placed onto canvas before but unfortunately there must have been a slight issue with the exposure because blown up, the colour is definitely not what I was looking for. Sadly, I think this was more to do with my not noticing on a small computer screen. I have no idea if anyone looked at my enlarged photo and wondered if the colour of my children's faces should be quite so pink!
All that aside, the rest of the photo has the most beautiful, clear colour and you can tell instantly how high the quality is. I have another large canvas from a different company and Canvas Design has done a much better job, even with my slight disappointment included.
My canvas is now a center piece in the family room where I can look up from my desk and see my little ones smiling down at me. I would definitely order from Canvas Design, I have not been put off but would, from doing this review, probably double check on my photo editor for the exposure on my chosen photo. You can't always predict what a photo would look like though and I'm always aware of that.
If you'd like to order your own canvas which range from a size 6x6 to 40x40 inches (£7.99 - £60.00 RRP), go to their site here and once you've uploaded your photo and design.
Cupcake Mumma
Scavenger Hunt Sunday #2
Happens Everyday
Everyday I get out and about in some shape or form. Sometimes I prefer to snuggle indoors but most often, be it an appointment, a sneaky shopping trip or more than likely the school. The feet above are mine and my eldest nieces. Yes, those are slippers! She cracks me up!
Upside Down
Natural
On a recent walk with my younger niece, hubby and Little A we stopped by a field to say hello to some horses. This horse was a little unsure of my tiny friends so I took a photo of her hiding behind the bush. I love horses and when I think of natural I can't think of anything more natural than the beauty of the countryside and its creatures which often reside there.
Man Made
Two cards I myself made for two people who have given birth to their new babies. A first for one and a third for another!
Looking Down
Little A trapped me under a vegetable rack..I'm not sure how I took this photo but I managed it somehow!
Cupcake Mumma
Scavenger Hunt Sunday 2014 #1
Photographers Choice
I took this photo at a friends birthday party for her little girl. Midge was so thrilled with her face paints that we have booked to go there again with her cousin on her birthday which is only a few weeks away!
Lunch
Today I had the family over for a belated New Years Day dinner. These are my gluten and dairy free Yorkshire puddings that I whipped up. I was so, so pleased with them. I think I would've eaten them there and then but alas, I had to share!
Something Beginning with the Letter G
Gorgeous Gluten free chocolate. It's also dairy free and tastes delicious. If you've had those After Eight chocolate mints then you'll know what I mean. These are thicker though. I have already eaten too many and feel sick!
My Town
This is Heartlands, part of my town. It's a beautiful place preserving our mining heritage here in Cornwall.
Words to Live by
I'm extremely big on kindness. Last year I sent gifts to people randomly. One person for every month. This year I am focusing on kindness in a big way and even have a 31 Days of Kindness project planned for March on the blog for others to join in with. Even one small act or word can go a very long way in a persons day.
Cupcake Mumma
Scavenger Hunt Sunday #4
Lights
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| The lights are hiding under the tinsel brightening it up |
Tree
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| This beauty is on a patch of green near our home |
Big
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| I got a big bunch of flowers from my husband the other day. These are my favourites Big, pink Geraniums. |
Makes Me Merry
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| Big cups of orange hot chocolate make me merry! |
On The Door
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| A pretty wreath for my lounge door |
Cupcake Mumma
Scavenger hunt Sunday #4
The Weather Today...
Today it was pleasently sunny but the sky was covered in fluffy clouds.
R is for
Random Acts of Kindness
Green
My daughters angel on the school Christmas tree
Joy
Is homemade mince pies!
Drink
A wonderfully warm hot chocolate with hazelnut syrup in front of my lovely Christmas tree!
Scavenger Hunt Sunday #3!
Where I Stood
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| A wonderfully sunny day with still hints of Autumn on the ground |
Silver
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| Beautiful decorations in Truro |
Tiny
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| Tiny berries spotted on the school run |
In The Cupboard
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| Ready to make festive biscuits! |
Shadow
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| An oldie but a goodie. Midge on holiday |
My Week That was Instagrammed #14
This week:
We put up a few decorations to make the home a little more festive. I haven't put up the tree because this week there will be 3 older children, 2 toddlers and 3 adults living in my house for 3 days so we need the space!
Midge got some lovely shoes to review and so far they are proving very comfy indeed!
I ate a good few chocolate mug cakes when I got my chocolate craving but had none in!
We visited Costa and I finally managed to drink something other than frozen fruits or water! I had a delicious soya hot chocolate and Little A enjoyed their ice cold juice drinks. I loved it so much I had 3 in one week! Won't be doing it this week though.
I baked a few things last week but my favourite bake was when my Mum came over for dinner and we whipped up some vanilla blueberry cupcakes. They were gone within minutes! I had a lovely evening with my Mum. I also had my dad over on Friday night and I baked him a lovely chocolate cake for his birthday.
Finally, my one piece of happy mail last week was my rather lovely new phone case. I'm in love with a phone case!
Hope you all had a lovely week too!
Cupcake Mumma
Scavenger Hunt Sunday #1
Pattern
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| On a walk home from the school run. |
Sunglasses
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| From the archives (sorry guys it's too cold here for sunglasses!) |
Round
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| My nieces last Love Heart..Aww she gave it to me! |
Looking In
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| A neighbours garden. I love their old gate. |
Crunchy
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| I love these yummy chocolates (wish i could still eat them! |
Spiders, Snakes and Sod That!
I had the tickets stashed for 3 weeks and Midge counting down the days, everyday, until it was time to see Mark's Ark at the local library. At 9.30am sharp Midge answered the door and in rushed her 3 cousins equally excited. I'd thought long and hard about going to this mini showing of reptiles and spiders but finally decided it would be nice for Hubby to spend some time with the children (read, there was no way I was going anywhere near hairy, disgusting spiders!)
I waited for them all to come tumbling through the door and 2 hours later that's just what they did. O came in saying how he had held the snake and the big lizard and showed me a peice of reptile skin he'd managed to keep (shudder) I popped it in an envolope to avoid any further excited waving of it in my kitchen. Midge ran in excitedly shouting about how she'd held a spider....
I was actually really proud of her when Hubby showed me this photo. I can't believe the little girl who drove me nuts on holiday moaning about spiders and webs actually held a hairy 18 year old tarantula. Little Z held one too. I don't know why that surprises me but he comes across as a little boy who would rather not be near one of them! I love it when they surprise me!
Hubby got this fantastic photo of Midge and Little G holding the snake together:
Finally, here's Little G holding the 'big lizard' to quote Midge.
They had an excellent time and I think it's brilliant that our local library hosted such a fab event for only £1 a ticket when other places are selling at £4 a ticket. I'd encourage anyone to check out their local library over the summer holidays, just in case there are some boredom busters there!
CupcakeMumma
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