Day 361. Full house.

After two days of Christmas we've had a chilled day with a few of Bea's friends over to play. I love it when they come over as the house feels full and I can indulge the hopes I used to have of having a larger family.

Even when they've devoured a packet of jaffa cakes in world record speed and requested hot chocolate and cups of sweet tea after a trip to the park I'm not put off.

Full house. Just how I like it.

Day 250. Flowers and friendship.

Yesterday a homemade cake, today these stunning flowers from one of my dearest friends. Feeling totally spoilt and reminded how women always seem to know what to get each other. Simple, white flowers with plenty of foliage. Stylish and beautifully scented. Garage or supermarket flowers just can't compare but you guys know that already. Right?

Day 89. Forever friends.

I've already posted this photo on Facebook but it really was THE moment of the day for me.

Bea, Chris and Dan don't have to get on. Just because we're friends with Jacqui and Andrew doesn't mean they will have things in common but it has been with great pleasure that we've watched them enjoy each other's company for the past 8 years. Bea may not have any brothers or sisters but in her eyes these two boys are family and she'll argue the point if I dare to disagree. Terrific photo. Brilliant kids. Hopefully forever friends.