For the last couple of months I've also been doing these monthly round-ups as Reels on Instagram. Can't believe I'm making Reels. 😂 They're fun! And a lovely way to include more memories as I can add video to them also. Check July's out, if you want – or just read on to see catch up … Continue reading Five things in July
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Five things in June
June was both a month of change and a month in which not that much happened. I started a new job which was my main priority and activity for the month – learning is exhausting, isn’t it?! I’m really enjoying it and got off to a strong start, but I have been surprised by how … Continue reading Five things in June
Five things in March
A month of change, travel, and some much-needed sunshine. I feel like we didn't really take any time to breathe in March; we have been doing a lot – although we did get away for a lovely little break in the first half of the month, of course! Without further ado, five standout things from last … Continue reading Five things in March
A big birthday in the Bay of Islands
We spent a few days in the Bay of Islands in March to celebrate a big birthday for Hayden! (He turned 40. This isn't a secret, I don't know why I'm being circumspect!). We actually booked this trip last year – we were up in the Bay of Islands in November for me to run the … Continue reading A big birthday in the Bay of Islands
Five things in February
February has felt loooong this year – quite an achievement for the shortest month. Looking back, I couldn't believe it was the beginning of February that we went away to Cambridge; that felt much longer ago! We had some crazy crazy weather down here this month. Thankfully we are okay, and our families are all okay, … Continue reading Five things in February





