Tag: special day

Day 15 of My Month of Gratitude

I'm late, it's no longer the morning! I'm really busy today, and that gives today's thing to be grateful for! My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions . . Yesterday was one of … Continue reading Day 15 of My Month of Gratitude

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I'm not a big person for Valentine's Day, however I love flowers any day so I'll happily take another opportunity to get some flowers. My hubbie picked up some flowers for me the other day, a little bunch of pretty pink roses and a bunch of purple lilies. I told him to get them before … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!

Pumpkin Picking!

Pumpkin Patches are a relatively new idea in Ireland (as far as I know anyway!). We had planned to go to one last year but couldn't for some reason, so this year I was adamant we were going to go. The one we chose to go to was one that we didn't need tickets for, … Continue reading Pumpkin Picking!

Happy Valentines Day!

I was woken (well, I waited in bed because I heard what was going on!) with a lovely beautiful breakfast in bed brought by my wonderful three children. The hubby was long gone to work, so it was all them (in particular the 10yr old Miss Q). They had make cards this morning for me … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Even though it is not part of our traditions in Ireland, I love the idea of Thanksgiving. The name appeals to me - a day to give thanks. So this year I have decided to attempt to bring a little USA Thanksgiving to our house. I've the kids all coming down, there'll be 14 of … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Planning!

I LOVE Christmas! I refuse to start decorating, or "getting in the spirit" until December.... but I start planning ages in advance. We have a big family, we have a lot of people to buy for, and a lot of days to organise.... which of course costs a lot of money, but also takes a … Continue reading Christmas Planning!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone! We had a lovely family day today. We all got dressed in green, and headed down to the parade. My son was walking in it with his playschool so that added more excitement. After the parade we went to the carnival but there was nothing age appropriate, so we got … Continue reading Happy St. Patricks Day!