Category Archives: Archie

My Diary About Paulton’s Park

Today when we woke up we were all very excited but we didn’t know why; suddenly I remembered we were going to Paulton’s Park!  At 08:30am we left and I took a book (Brigands M.C) with me to read inRead the Rest »

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3.21 World Down Syndrome Awareness Day

On the 10th November 2010 we were blessed with Archie and with 3.21 -  three copies of the twenty – first chromosome.  Archie has opened my eyes to a new awareness about Down syndrome but also about life. Today is WorldRead the Rest »

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Video 4 – The whole holiday

And here it is, the big film that captures the whole holiday – Camping Aloha 2012.  A wonderful time had by all and particularly brilliant on account of Hil’s new editing skills. Enjoy!

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Life Lately according to my hipstamatic photos

Wahey! We’re on our annual France camping holiday!  We are all relaxed, days are busy and full of doing nothing, children are dirtier and bedtimes later and mornings stress free.  There are no pressures of work, school runs, homework, clubs etcRead the Rest »

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Happy World Down Syndrome Awareness Day 2012!

Celebrating Archie and all the hundreds and thousands of people in the world who have Down syndrome just a little bit more today! Have a wonderful day!

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Twelve months later – Archie’s Birth Story!

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A week ago Archie celebrated his first birthday and I have been meaning to write about his birth for many many months but a lack of time, and perhaps not being quite ready to write about it, have held meRead the Rest »

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Archie’s first birthday

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Well, it came and went, with a lot of happiness and some reflection that was a bit sad, but Archie is now 1, and we are very much looking forward to a very positive year that builds on everything heRead the Rest »

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It will be Onederful!

We are fast approaching Archie’s first birthday! The 10th November is a big date on the calendar and one which we are very much looking forward to celebrating!     One year on from Archie’s birth is a huge milestoneRead the Rest »

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Back in the game

It’s harder than you think, this family lark.  5 children and work seem to absorb every second, which leads me occasionally to completely neglect this blog.  Must do better.  However, Hil is taking up the blogging reigns well, so IRead the Rest »

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Happy Birthday Harry!

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I had to get up and leave early this morning as usual so that I could get to work, however we had enough time to do the usual family routine celebrating Harry’s birthday.  This means that the birthday boy getsRead the Rest »

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Christening Time and Harry Boo Birthday Time!

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With five children and a strong part of me that can’t let an occasion pass by without some sort of celebration we always seem to be in the process of planning a party, having a party and clearing up fromRead the Rest »

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Six Days of Art – Teign Artists

Teign Artists is a co-operative group that aims to run art events localised around the Teign Valley in Devon.  Visual artists and makers from the region have joined in an effort to give the public friendly and enriching experiences throughoutRead the Rest »

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