Jan 25

Kory with his hair parted to the side after his shower tonight impresonating James' Dad! 

 

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Julie.xx 

 

Dec 23

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They wanted their hair all curled too, they're gonna be so funny as teenagers getting ready to go out! 

 

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 Julie.xx

Dec 18

Winter Wonderland

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Drum Castle1.JPGToday we headed out to Drum Castle with the kids for a "festive extravaganza" - what we got was something completely different and we felt very ripped off, but I won't dwell on that. We'd wakened up to snow this morning so the grounds were utilised for me taking photos, the kids throwing snowballs and climbing trees as well as the obligatory snow angels.

 

It's FINALLY starting to feel a bit Christmassy! 

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Drawing pictures for Santa in the Elves Toyshop

 

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Kory making snow angels

 

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Krystal doing her angels

 

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A wee monkey up a tree

 

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Snowy Tree

 Julie.xx

Dec 17

School Photo

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Now that it's been given to those who would want it, I can put it on here.  I didn't want a photo of one in uniform and one of them not so opted to just have nice clothes on.  Hope you like :)

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Julie.xx

Dec 13

Kory Concert

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Today was Kory's school Christmas concert.  Gone are the days of Christmas concerts being kids singing Christmas songs.  Oh no, dressed as cowboys, performing a show where they have a ho-down in a barn around about a woman having a baby called Jesus.  Narrated by a fieldmouse no less.  Confused?  So were we. 

AND - we were charged £2.50 each to go and watch it.  For licensing fees apparently.  Bring back Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells and We Wish you a Merry Christmas I say, and free entry!

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Doing their Ho-Down

 

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Singing into the mic

Dec 10

Panto

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Tonight we went to the Theatre to see Jack & the Beanstalk the pantomime. 

We went to our favourite Indian restaurant first and had some really nice food.  Krystal & I shared a chicken chat and rice as well as Nan bread and poppadoms.  Yummy.

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I'm going again next week with school too and I can't wait.

Love
Kory
xxxx

 

Nov 27

The Holidays Are Coming

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Today we put up our Christmas Tree 9yes yes I know it's too early - I agree.  But we have visitors this week and next weekend and the week after was waaaay too late!  We've just done the tree, nothing else)

 

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DSC_0247.JPGTonight we went to see the Coca-Cola truck in town with Melanie, Liam, Leah & Hannah.



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DSC_0268.JPGWe all got a Coke mini can and it was absolutely freezing as Leah and Kory demonstrate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These 2 events officialy mean it's Christmas time!  Ho ho ho!

 Julie.xx

Nov 06

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Fireworks Best.JPGAs we were away for Dad & Tricia's wedding reception last night, we took the kids down to Stonehaven tonight for their fireworks display.  It was the first time the kids have seen a bonfire as Aberdeen don't allow one (health and safety or something!) We met up with Melanie, Liam, Leah & Hannah there too, who had the kids overnight last night for us. 

 

 

 

 

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Sparklers weren't allowed, so we all came back to the house afterwards to do them. 

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Fun in the garden

 

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Making patterns

 

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Kids with their sparklers

 

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If anyone can explain who was making this pattern let us know, I've not edited this AT ALL!

 

What a great night! 

Julie.xx

Oct 31

Halloween

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DSC_0068.JPGIt's been a busy old week of Halloween events.  Starting last Tuesday with Kory's school disco where he went as a scary clown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He seemed to have a great time at the disco, there were games and tattoos and juice and mostly all his friends were there!

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DSC_0156.JPGOn Saturday we went to a party at Leanne & Craig's house.  This time it involved us dressing up too!  We also took Jim, the nursery mascot with us dressed as a witches cat!  It was a great night, the kids were delighted to stay out until "morning"

 

 

 

 

 

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DSC_0166.JPGAnd today, Halloween Day.  Krystal has a party at nursery first thing so it was an early morning getting her dressed up again.  I took a notion to do pumpkins, but on further investigation, discovered everywhere was sold out (Christmas stock had taken over)  Someone had said that watermelons are easier to carve, so I gave it a go. 

 

 

 

 

Here is Ariel from the Little Mermaid that I did for Krystal and Mario for Kory. When they came home from school they were delighted!

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We also baked some spider cakes before dinner and toffee apples for pudding.  Phew, what a busy day!!

Julie.xx

P.S. I *finally* have a new version of the blog for me doing them.  So I plan to go backwards and fill in some of the gaps over the past few months, so keep checking in!

Oct 28

Lighthouse

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This lighthouse is close to our house and with the wild weather we've had recently I thought i'd head down to see how the waves were.  I NEVER expected this.  The result is way better than I expected and on the photo site I use, it's had some really decent feedback.

Julie.xx