Abbey Park

I had my first Saturday off work since February last week so we decided to make the most of it and went for a picnic at Abbey Park followed by a trip to the farm. It was such a beautiful day and we really did have so much fun. Toby even told me it was the best day ever which was so adorably cute but it also did break my heart a little realising how much he must miss having me around properly at weekends.

Here are a few pictures of our wonderful day. I seem to be making a habit of forgetting to take the proper camera out with me so once again, I apologise for the poor camera phone quality and shoddy editing! 

An Update in Instagram - 100 Happy Days

So earlier this year I started the 100 Happy Days challenge on Instagram and yesterday I managed to complete it! I've been feeling a bit down the last few weeks. I got a new job which is fantastic and I really couldn't be happier, but I work the most unsociable hours and once Toby has gone to bed things do get  a bit lonely. I know it sounds really silly but it really has just reminded me to be a little bit more positive and that there is always something to smile about. After all, looking back at all the beautiful moments I managed to capture while completing this challenge, I really can't complain at all can I?!

2014 So Far!

So somehow its February already! I really don't know where the time has gone! Once again it's been a while, I've been finding it quite tricky trying to find a spare moment or two to blog recently and in all honesty I fell a little out of love with the whole idea.  I've now found myself at a point where I do actually want to do something with this little blog, I'm just not sure exactly what. I was considering for a while scrapping the whole thing and completely starting afresh with another. I could not bring myself to do it in the end so I think for now I'm just going to have a quick name change (ideas appreciated) and maybe a little move around while I figure out exactly what direction I want to take this place. So watch this space guys! 

If there's anything you would like to see me post do let me know as I'm always craving some new ideas! 

Until then, enjoy a little update of mine and Toby's year so far! 

 

(Ignore the photo quality and poor phone editing, I'm currently waiting for my camera to be fixed)

1. We visited my Dad in Cheshire at the start of January and Toby was extremely fond of his beautiful dog Andre. 2. Another one from Cheshire, a lovely little dog walk. 3. Toby brought Rusty Bear home from nursery and we got to take him on lots of exciting adventures while filling out his diary. 4. One of our adventures with Rusty. 5. Toby all dressed up for my birthday meal, such a handsome little man! 6. Toby and Matilda, my dear friends Polly and Megan's beautiful niece. 7. I've made a little start on a study corner, so far I've only decorated the wall! 8. My extremely talented boyfriend made me and Toby absolutely adorable matching shirts! 9. A walk in Bradgate park. 10. My boys. 11. Toby having a little rest after our long walk.

Christmas Countdown!

(Toby closes his eyes when he doesn't want a picture taken)

So last night we took Toby to see the Christmas lights being switched on in Leicester. We even met Santa and a snowman and I could have cried watching his little face so full of excitement! It was all so magical for him.  I used to be a total Scrooge when it came to Christmas but since having Toby it really has made it so much more special. Everything is so exciting again! We wrote our list last week and every time I asked him what he wanted he just kept saying "I'll be happy what ever Santa gets me" and it was just so adorable! I eventually managed to squeeze some gift ideas out of him though so I can finally start shopping for his big bits! I've already finished everyone elses and got him a few little stocking fillers so I'm rather impressed with how well I'm doing this year. Now I just can't wait to put a mince pie and a carrot out for Santa and Rudolph and wake up ridiculously early to a little four year old jumping up and down on my bed!

An update in Instagram pictures

1. New flowers for my new garden 2. Books from The Works 3. Toby playing with his bubbles 4. Toby all ready for his birthday party! 5. My new haircut 6. New globe on my mantel piece 7. Tobys market stall 8. Our new home 9. New bed sheets and bunting 10. Tobys little Hogwarts corner for his magic themed room. 11. Mirror selfie 12. Toby and Adam on our walk 13. Waiting to go to the space centre 14. Found this on tumblr and I love it! 15. Playing in the rain.

I'm rather busy with coursework at the minute, which I'm surprisingly rather enjoying,  so here is a little update in Instagram pictures. 
Enjoy!