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Tag: Monday happies

wall of vintage signs at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Monday happy things {Week 136}

Posted on May 8, 2017 by jenny

Last week was good. I love a Bank Holiday Monday and we decided to visit Buckinghamshire Railway Centre and Waddesdon Manor.Buckinghamshire Railway Centre was huge and although the weather wasn’t great we all enjoyed riding on the trains. We had a lovely day out but it was pretty tiring. The highlight of our week was of…

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decorating for Star Wars Day

Monday happy things {Week 135}

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jenny

Happy May Day! Last week was a full week with everyone back at work and school and was therefore pretty tiring. Thank goodness for a lovely long Bank Holiday weekend! Time for my weekly round up of the 5 things which have made me happiest. Monday happy things – Week 135 Last week my son…

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West Kennet Long Barrow

Monday happy things {Week 134}

Posted on April 24, 2017 by jenny

What a difference a week makes. A week ago we stood on top of West Kennet Long Barrow in Wiltshire and enjoyed the Bank Holiday. The next day the children went back to school and I missed them and felt a bit lost at home on my own. It’s funny how quickly you get used to being…

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Monday happy things {Week 133}

Posted on April 17, 2017 by jenny

I can’t believe our two week Easter holiday has flown by. Today we are driving back home and the children are back at school tomorrow. However we have been busy planning the Summer holidays which should help get us through the Summer term. Monday happy things {Week 133} We started the week with a visit…

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Monday happy things {Week 132}

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by jenny

I love the school holidays as they give everyone a real chance to relax. The weather has been amazing and we’ve had some great family adventures this week! Time for my weekly post about my 5 favourite things from the previous seven days. Monday happy things {Week 132} The lighter evenings have been very welcome…

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Monday happy things {Week 131}

Monday happy things {Week 131}

Posted on April 3, 2017 by jenny

I’m so pleased that today is the first day of our Easter holidays. My children were so happy to finish school on Friday and we had a really relaxing weekend together. I’m just excited that we have a break from our routine for 2 weeks. There are no after school clubs or running around. I’m hoping…

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another visit to the Lego Store

Monday Happy Things {Week 130}

Posted on March 27, 2017 by jenny

This week was a little crazy. After celebrating our son’s birthday over the weekend it was my turn to celebrate my birthday. So I started the week by going shopping with my husband and having a delicious lunch out. I really wanted to buy a pair of Saltwater sandals but I couldn’t find any, but…

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Monday happy things {week 129}

Posted on March 20, 2017 by jenny

Happy Monday everyone and I hope you all had a great weekend. As I sat thinking about what to put in this weekly post I realised my calendar was pretty normal (and busy) for last week. I volunteered for a few hours at my children’s school, ferried my children around to their after-school clubs and…

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Brickheadz Belle figure

Monday Happy List {Week 128}

Posted on March 13, 2017March 12, 2017 by jenny

This week has been a bit hit and miss. I’ve been busy planning for my son’s birthday which is on Saturday. He’s turning 7 which is kinda shocking as I remember the day he was born as if it was yesterday. We’re having a low key day with some of his friends coming over, then…

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