The boys together, having a snuggle, post fighting!

Finally, the gorgeous Charlie cat caught on camera. This beautiful boy and his brother Tom have been with me for about 13 years – perhaps that is why he looks so grumpy! He is the coolest cat really and fab with the boys. Next on my list is Tom! I’m coming to get you!

The end of a busy 3 days and with his Auntie and Uncle and cousin having just left, Barnu ponders his next step. Telly or computer games?

Alexei rolling down the hill – or practising his break dancing? Helicopter anyone?

Happy Birthday Uncle Charles, what a great party and what a milestone. Now you can focus on your busy Christmas schedule! Hope the outfit still fits!

In honour of Remembrance Day, a poppy, made by Alexei at nursery, with lots of love.

More Autumn leaves in honour of Alexei, because I recently helped out at a pre school session and we learned about the changing colours of leaves at this time of year.

Recently I have been busy trying to get the house and garden spruced up, and part of this busy-ness has involved painting the fence. Luckily you can’t see my shoddy efforts too close up!

What a miserable day! I could hardly drag myself outside, except to do the school run, though these lovely autumn leaves did brighten the view somewhat.

Another snap of Felix sleeping, celebrating the taking off of his side cot rail recently. It seems to have worked as although he still shouts for me in the middle of the night, in the evening when the boys are settling down, Felix is happy and excited to be in his own bed and stays […]