Box Play

Box Play, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Log Your Memory, Template 2) and Packing Up both by Jen C Designs. Font is Clipper Script.
Journalling reads: I wish I could explain why whenever I have a parcel delivered, both you and Lukas are both always anxiously awaiting me opening it. Not because you are even interested in the contents, but because you can’t wait to fight with each other over who gets to play in the box. Even at Christmas time you are always more interested in the packaging than the present inside. The part that I find strange is that when Lukas was little he was always using his imagination to make the box into something else, rocket ships, cars, buses and play houses were usually popular choices for him, but you well you just prefer to sit inside them. You park them in front of the television and just sit down and watch tv, Climbing in and out to retrieve various toys and stuff until the box breaks. Strange boy!

Too Good To Be True

Too Good To Be True, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Multi Photo, Volume 3, Template 2) by Jen C Designs and Once In A Blue Moon by Jen C Designs and Christine Mortimer (Digilicious Designs). Font is The Stars At Night by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: You're just too good to be true, Can’t take my eyes off of you.

Sparklers

Sparklers, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (In Review, Template 3), Winter Sparkles and Advent Calendar Alpha all by Jen C Designs. Font is The Dot Connector by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: To celebrate our first Bonfire Night in our new house we decided to buy two boxes of fireworks. Logan wasn't keen on the noisy ones but he liked all of the colours and drawing patterns with sparklers.

Harrods Christmas Grotto

Harrods Christmas Grotto, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (December Template Challenge) by Trish B and Winter Sparkles and Winter Sparkles Mini kit both by Jen C Designs. Fonts are Santa's Sleigh and The Antique Typewriter by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: Every year I try hard to plan special trips and activities for Christmas. I am always looking for new ideas for things to do. It started out as just being a way to get some unique Christmas photos, but it has become one of the highlights of the year. I have always wanted to include a trip to the Christmas Grotto at Harrods. It is really difficult to get tickets as they sell out so fast. This year I was able to use my Harrods reward card for advance booking.

Visiting Santa

Visiting Santa, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Made In The Shade, December 2011 Template) by Giggly Polka Dots and It's Christmas by Jen C Designs.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (DSF November Blog Train Template Freebie) and Counting Down Collection both by Jen C Designs and Adventure 365 Glitters by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is The Queen Bee by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: After our visit to Harrods we decided to take a quick look around the Winter Wonderland event at Hyde Park. We waited ages to use the cashpoint inside the gate and honestly, by the time we were finally able to draw out the cash, we had almost decided to just give up and go home. We were all cold, tired and starting to feel really miserable. We had been trying to avoid thinking about it being Leo’s anniversary and how much we were all missing him. We wondered around for a while looking at the Christmas Market stalls, but we just weren’t feeling very festive. Lukas was complaining because I wouldn’t buy tokens for him to go on the rides and we were too late for any of the circus performances. The only thing that managed to bring a smile to our faces were all of the silly photo boards,

Tuk Tuk Ride

Tuk Tuk Ride, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (December Template Challenge) by Scrap-a-holic Designs and Let's Fall In Bundle by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is The Continental by Heather Hess.
Journalling reads: When they first got rid of Beanoland at Chessington, we were not sure what was going to replace it. Lukas was worried that they would get rid of the dodgems and the madhouse. Eventually they announced that thenew area would be a themed area called Wild Asia. The first time we visited after the refurbishment, the boys were really excited to see how it had turned out. The first thing that the boys spotted when we walked into the area were the Tuk Tuk’s. They had a great time just sitting in them and pretending to drive. Even though Logan couldn’t stand up and see over the top of the handlebars.

Rope Climbing

Rope Climbing, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Adventure 365, Template 20), Let's Fall In and Texture Tuesday Week 30 all by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Fonts are Love Letter and DJB Nee Nee by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: You have always been really afraid of heights. But you would never admit that in front of Conor. When he headed off up the rope climbing frame you were quick to go right up behind him. You managed to climb all the way up to the first seating level and then you made yourself comfortable to watch Conor climb right to the top.

First Bottle

First Bottle, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (November Template Challenge) by Sas Designs and Baby Mine Girl and Baby Mine Milestones both by Jen C Designs. Font is DJB Cursive by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: When your baby is in special care, everything is a milestone. But there aren’t very many, that are quite as exciting as when you are allowed to feed them their first bottle. That first bottle is the first tiny step away from being a premature baby who needs to be fed with a tube, and starting the long road to coming home. Most babies born as early as Leia don’t have a very good sucking reflex, We were very lucky that she didn’t have that issue. We were mostly just waiting around for the amount of milk per feed to be enough to put into a bottle. She had been changed onto 2 hourly feeds 2 days earlier, and with her weight gain she finally reached a high enough volume of milk. When the nurse asked if we would like to try the feed during our visit with a bottle, we were thrilled. The goal was simply to try and see if she was able to take the bottle. We had a 15 minute time limit, whatever was in the bottle after that was to be put down her tube so she didn’t get too tired from the effort. The nurse made a real fuss over Leia’s 2oz bottle, she hadn’t seen one so small before. We used the same size ones with all of our boys in the hospital. It was an amazing feeling for me. Leia not only managed to drink the whole bottle, but she did it in just over 5 minutes. We were so proud of her. What made it an even more special experience was that Nan got to be there.

Icing Gingerbread Men

Icing Gingerbread Men, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Adventure 365, Template 21, slightly altered) and In The Kitchen both by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is Euphorigenic.
Journalling reads: When it’s cold and wet outside, we have to find ways to have fun indoors. There is only so much television you can watch, so many block towers you can build and so many cars you can race before it gets boring or the rain finally stops. To pass the time we got a little bit creative and decided to decorate some gingerbread men. You loved squirting all the different coloured icing on, but had no interest in eating them. 30th July 2008.

Happy Meal

Happy Meal, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Adventure 365, Template 18) by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs) and Mister by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs) and Amanda Krueger (nibbles skribbles). Fonts are Sketch This and KR Fast Food.
Journalling reads: In your opinion, no trip to the city centre is complete, without a trip to Macdonalds for lunch. You always choose the same thing, a happy meal with a plain cheeseburger and fries. The only thing that ever changes, is your drink. You either pick a fruit shoot or a diet coke!

Logan's First Christmas Day

Logan's First Christmas Day, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (November Made In The Shade Template) by Giggly Polka Dots and Counting Down To Christmas by Jen C Designs.

Logan Playing In The Leaves

Logan Playing In The Leaves, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (November Template Challenge) by Moon Designs and Thankful by Jen C Designs. Font is DJB Hazelnut by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: This photograph really doesn’t capture your first time playing in the leaves. You look like you don’t like it one tiny little bit, when truthfully you had a lovely time. You were fascinated by all of the different colours and shapes of the leaves. You kept picking them up one by one and turning them over in your hands so you could look at them. You seemed intrigued by all of the rustling sounds and different textures when you rolled around in them. The only parts you weren’t really keen on, were when Lukas decided it would be funny to dump a handful of leaves over your head and when I said it was time to go home! 13th October 2010

Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (November Template Challenge) by Sharon Dale and Celebrate This by Jewel Goodwin (Mad Genius Designs). Font is DJB Angie Bold by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads: I know that your 8th birthday was not the most fun you have ever had. But one thing that you did really enjoy was blowing out the candles on your birthday cake. We let you choose what you wanted, and you picked a double chocolate tray bake that was decorated with chocolate curls and stars. We added a huge 8 candle, some regular blue candles and some sparklers. You really loved the flower candle that played happy birthday. I just wonder what it was that you wished for!

Welcome Home

Welcome Home, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (November Template Challenge) by Little Green Frog Designs and Look Hoo's Having A Birthday by Jen C Designs. Fonts are Pea Nicki and Bookman Old Style.
Journalling reads: It’s amazing just how long 3 weeks can feel when you are waiting to bring your baby home from special care, but today is the day when we finally get to bring you home with us where you belong Leia.

February Calendar Page

February Calendar Page, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Calendar Templates, Set 1, Template 3) and Best Of Britain by Jen C Designs and February Wordart by Bethany Harty (Elegant Wordart by Bethany).

October Calendar Page

October Calendar Page, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Calendar Templates, Set 3, Template 10) and Happy Boo Bundle (slightly recoloured) by Jen C Designs and October Wordart by Bethany Harty (Elegant Wordart by Bethany).

Calendar Page 1

Calendar Page 1, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Calendar Templates, Set 1, Template 4) and Forever Mine by Jen C Designs.

Precious Leia

Precious Leia, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Big Shot, Template 1) and Forever Mine both by Jen C Designs.

First Birthday

First Birthday, a photo by Lukasmummy on Flickr.

Credits: Layered template (Adventure 365, Template 17), Celebrate This Bundle and P365 Basics Simple Borders Weekdays Wordart all by Mad Genius Designs. Font is DJB Hazelnut by Darcy Baldwin.
Journalling reads:I had lots of ideas to celebrate your first birthday. But Things did not go anything like I had planned. No-one could have known we would end up homeless and sleeping at Grampy Andrew’s. But we were still able to go to see Nana on Lukas’s birthday. We let both of you open all of your cards and presents. We tried to make the day special even though we were all sad. You really liked sitting on my lap to look at your cards. Your favourite one seemed to be the huge card with number one and the red bus on the front, which was nearly the same size as you were. We had you all dressed to going swimming, but we ended up running too late to make the swim time. I’m sorry Logan!