A glass bowl holds two scoops of bright red sorbet, served with a metal spoon. The surface beneath the bowl is dark, and there are chairs and tables blurred in the background, suggesting the setting is a café or restaurant.
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2015 – Our Year In Pictures.

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2015 – Our Year In Pictures.

January was a quiet month for us, with Christmas over we chilled out and enjoyed some home family time. It saw us trying new foods and finding a consensus love of Sorbets.

A glass bowl holds two scoops of bright red sorbet, with a silver spoon sticking out. The bowl sits on a dark tabletop, and blurred chairs and a table are visible in the background.

February was an amazing month for me as I got to join a lovely bunch of ladies on my very first Blogging trip to Paris with Febreeze. We got to travel in Business class sipping on Champagne and Stuck our heads inside the bins of Paris to see what they smelled like.
A breakfast tray with a croissant, two slices of multigrain bread, a pat of Président butter, a cup, glass, serviette with cutlery, a small jam jar, yoghurt, and juice; water and magazines are visible in the background.
A group of people stands in a cemetery near gravestones and mausoleums. Several are smiling or looking at the camera. One person in a blue checked jacket is in the foreground, partially turned. Leafless trees and a large green board are visible.

 March was my birthday month (I turned 33) but turning 33 was okay I guess. Nothing could be as bad as turning 30 in my opinion – that was a bad year for me. I hated that birthday. With the warmer weather starting to set in we adventured out on a few more family days out like our trip to the Birmingham Sealife Centre where Ryan got to see him favourite pals.
A young boy in a striped shirt and red shoes sits on the floor, facing a large aquarium tank. He watches two swimming penguins through the glass, with blue water and rocks visible in the background.
 April was a game changing month for us as a family. We were invited along to Drayton Manor for their Thomas Land expansion opening in the hope of writing a good post and winning a spot on their 2015 Ambassadors Team, which I’m happy to say that we did and what an amazing year we had there. This was the month that I felt my Blog and my online presence had finally been noticed and people were actually wanting to work with us.
Four people—three children and one adult—pose on a blue and yellow cartoon-style boat ride. The boat features playful eyes and a face. All are smiling or looking at the camera. The background includes more colourful boats and amusement park scenery.
A young boy wearing a red cap and striped shirt smiles as he turns a black ship’s wheel on a blue and yellow playground structure, with other people visible in the background.
A young girl smiling with her mouth open and tongue out sits in a small red amusement park ride car next to a child in a red cap with colourful graphics. The ride has a wood-like side and is on a paved path, with some greenery visible above.

 May took us all on a caravan holiday to Dorset where we had a wonderful week simply being us. Walks in the countryside, building sandcastles on the beach (on the odd days it didn’t actually rain on us) and just generally spending quality family time together. 
A woman and two children sit together on a beige sofa. The children, a girl and a boy, are focused on a book in front of them, while the woman, with her back to the camera, watches and engages with them in a bright, cosy room.
A young boy with short blond hair and a colourful shirt smiles whilst leaning on a wooden railing. Behind him are leafless bushes, grassy hills, and a distant grey building under a bright sky. The scene feels cheerful and outdoorsy.

 June was a lot sunnier and a lot busier for us. We took our first trip to Drayton Manor as Ambassadors, the first of many I must add. I wasn’t actually planning on writing a post about it but what happened that day changed our Theme Park lives forever. My eldest two kids who were previously scared of the ‘big’ rides became complete adrenaline junkies.
Three people, including an adult and two children, sit in a red, aeroplane-shaped amusement park ride. The ride has yellow wings and a propeller. In the background are colourful structures, including a striped tower and a looping rollercoaster.
 July was my baby boys birthday but he wasn’t a baby any more. Ryan turned 5 and I have absolutely no idea how that happened. When did my baby boy become so grown up? Sometimes I wish I could just freeze time and keep him this age forever but I know that’s not going to happen so I’m just going to have to get used to having a Big boy around now.
August was a really nice month for us, by now Summer was in full swing and we actually managed to get a few days of sunshine whilst we were on the beach. This time we were in Norfolk but again in a caravan holiday park. Yes we do like our caravan holidays! The kids got two short breaks this year so they were very happy. Making memories is what childhood is all about so any time we can travel, we are going too. Travel is our friend.

 September was very fruitful, quite literally! With being back at school our days out started to slow down as we got back into our everyday routines but the garden was beautiful. Bright coloured berries were ripe and just waiting to be picked. My little man loved picking the berries whilst my girls loves eating the pies that the berries went into that Nanny cooked.
October was Halloween so the kids and I, Yes I got crafty with the kids ( for just one day) making a Halloween themed wall. Anyone who knows me knows that I hate mess so crafty activities are a big no no in this house but they caught me on a good day, hour, few minutes.
November was a really fun month as I got to take part in a lovely online campaign with Popchips. I was set the challenge to share 6 ‘uplifting’ moments throughout one week which was great fun to do. I took my kids to see Disney On Ice, we went to Drayton Manor and enjoyed a day out at Hatton Country World but my favourite day of all was a simple shopping trip and coffee shared with both my Mum and my sister which never happens. 
Well what can I say, December was Christmas and what a lovely Christmas we had here. We may not have been spoilt with fancy gifts, posh food and expensive wines but we were showered in love, peace and happiness which is all I could have ever have hoped for.
2015 has been a good year for us. Yes it’s had it’s ups and downs but what year doesn’t?
We don’t know what the future holds but I do know that we’ve lots of adventures just waiting to happen and If 2016 turns out to be anything like 2015, then I will be happy.

Happy New Year Everyone xo

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