Welcome to Family & Connection, where we explore the evolving relationships that shape our midlife years — from parenting teens and supporting grown kids to nurturing friendships and rediscovering community. These stories are about staying connected through change, celebrating the people who matter most, and finding joy in the bonds that sustain us.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks again, hence the double entry! My mum arrived from the UK, it was the wee girls birthday and hubby went to Mexico for a week on business. So, it’s been all go!
My week that was [12/13] Read More »
I probably shouldn’t speak too soon, but… I think that the weather may be taking a turn for the better!
Country Kids: park and pond Read More »
The wee girl turned one on Saturday! I can’t believe that she is one already. It seems like no time at all since she was a tiny baby, and now she is a beautiful, lively, determined (almost) toddler.
Magic Moments: Happy Birthday baby girl! Read More »
So, we had another good eight inches of snow on Monday night, another ‘snow day’ off school on Tuesday and several buggy versus snow fights! All in all, as little time as possible was spent outside, entirely my fault –
Country Kids: let’s build a snowman Read More »
Our little taste of spring was just that, a taste. The snow returned with a vengeance on Monday night and we woke up to a good 6-8 inches again. Needless to say the schools were closed on Tuesday and by
Snow day and baking Read More »
The weather last week wasn’t great, cold and wet for most of the week, but we had one day that gave us a hint of spring.
Country Kids: fun in the garden Read More »
Thankfully we have had no sickness this week! Back to normal schedule of activities and play dates :)
My week that was [11] Read More »
Last weeks post was very current, this week I want to go back a bit and remember a very special, rather unexpected moment.
Magic Moments: it’s a girl Read More »
Jaime over at The Oliver’s Madhouse has had a lovely idea to start a linky called ‘Magic Moments’ to capture those little moments that are so easily missed or forgotten, but are magical none the less.
Magic Moments: yogurt! Read More »
A much quieter week this week due to a combination of sick kids and rotten weather!
My week that was [10] Read More »
