the me + mine project {january 2019}

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the me + mine project {december 2018}

Rich is loving

* going to the Cressing Temple Grotto. 

* eating his body weight in Maltesers.

* Wylder being more vocal. 

* Quinn sneaking off to the toilet to watch videos on the iPad.

* reading 'You Choose' with the girls. 

Lucy is loving

* a fun Christmas night out with the girls.

* our beautiful white and rainbow Christmas trees.

* my new (very belated) birthday jewellery.

* Baileys.

* how magical this time of year is with children.

Dylan is loving

* being in the choir.

* his new remote control cars.

* getting Super Mario socks from Father Christmas.

* counting down to, and then getting to see, Uncle Matt.

* amazing everyone with his geography knowledge.

Everly is loving

* planning her various different party/festive/casual outfits.

* going ice skating on Christmas Eve.

* dry roasted peanuts.

* performing shows with her karaoke machine.

* playing with her lego.

Quinn is loving

* singing Feliz Navidad with the dance moves.

* getting to eat chocolate at breakfast time from her "candler".

* playing with her new doll house.

* listening to How The Grinch Stole Christmas over and over again.

* reading "The Game Book" (You Choose) every single night.

Wylder is loving

* sitting up.

* eating fruit pots.

* twinkly christmas lights and decorations.

* wrapping paper.

* being a mama's boy.

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the me + mine project {october 2018}

Rich is loving

* our family day out at Shrek Adventure.

* playing Red Dead Redemption.

* celebrating Quinn's birthday.

* watching Spain vs England in Seville.

* eating way too many Treeslets.

Lucy is loving

* autumn walks to the park and the woods.

* having all four kids at home during half term.

* A Star Is Born movie and soundtrack.

* seeing Wylder achieve new milestones.

* how excited Quinn was for her birthday.

Dylan is loving

* getting the most points overall at tennis camp.

* creating planets on Lego Worlds.

* going to Shrek Adventure.

* being in the school choir. 

* reading The Creakers by Tom Fletcher.

Everly is loving

* having a week off of school. 

* playing at being a make up artist. 

* dry roasted peanuts.

* picking out her own outfits.

* going to lots of birthday parties.

Quinn is loving

* wearing her wooly hat.

* playing in the garden.

* chicken nuggets and carrot sticks from McDonalds.

* building with duplo.

* being three!

Wylder is loving

* sitting up.

* bouncing in his jumperoo.

* chewing everything!

* trying food.

* bath time.

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the me + mine project {september 2018}

Rich is loving

* watching Jack Ryan on Prime.

* Christmas chocolate in the shops.

* eating Wahaca taco kits.

* making Wylder laugh.

* the League of Gentleman live show in Hammersmith.

Lucy is loving

* having one-to-one time with Wylder. 

* Quinn's excited face at preschool pick up. 

* sorting finishing touches for the girls' bedroom. 

* loads of good new tv series starting.

* girls night out with her friends. 

Dylan is loving

* being in Year 3. 

* helping with Wylder's bath time. 

* playing Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker.

* getting his Bronze times tables award. 

* croissants dipped in nutella. 

Everly is loving

* her swimming birthday party.

* having three lots of birthday cake and singing. 

* playing make up. 

* drawing pictures of her family. 

* being SIX!

Quinn is loving

* going to preschool. 

* Trolls blind bags.

* chicken nuggets and carrots from McDonalds. 

* starting ballet class. 

* her big girl bed.

Wylder is loving

* giggling at his brother and sisters. 

* trying to find his thumb to suck on. 

* rolling over.

* watching trees in the wind.

* milk. 

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the me + mine project {august 2018}

Rich is loving

* seeing Madrid and Turin with work.

* a family day our at Chessington.

* the football season starting again.

* playing mini golf with the kids.

* the miniature train ride at Audley End.

Lucy is loving

* the sunny summer holiday we've had.

* a special week of fun days out as a family.

* taking pictures of all four children together each week.

* Wylder sleeping through the night.

* having her hair a bit shorter.

Dylan is loving

* being a daredevil at Chessington.

* adventure golf at Bear Creek.

* getting into the third Harry Potter book.

* being the most improved player at tennis camp.

* doing bottle flips in the garden. 

Everly is loving

* being a fairy at Audley End.

* tickling Wylder's tummy to make him laugh.

* playing with Mummy's make up.

* the Jungle Bus ride at Chessington.

* picnic days out with her school friends.

Quinn is loving

* having her hair done.

* singing and dancing to Trolls songs.

* learning to put her arms in the air and scream on rides.

* being on stage at the Summer Festival at Audley End.

* seeing the Gruffalo at Chessington.

Wylder is loving

* his morning stretch.

* having all his big siblings at home.

* chewing his fingers.

* rolling onto his side.

* sleep.

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the me + mine project {july 2018}

Rich is loving

* chocolate from the fridge. 

* cooking on the barbecue loads.

* a trip up north and catching up with old friends.

* shouting "Hey Siri" at the HomePod. 

* watching Marco Polo on Netflix.

Lucy is loving

* that school's out for summer!

* watching Dylan and Everly's performing arts festival.

* hearing Quinn sing songs from Trolls. 

* big smiles from her littlest man. 

* strawberry Pimms

Dylan is loving

* learning to swim properly. 

* singing "The Year Two Song" at performing arts day. 

* playing Lego Worlds on the Nintendo Switch. 

* finding out his SATs results.

* reading library books. 

Everly is loving

* playing on her scooter in the garden. 

* helping to look after Wylder. 

* painting stones.

* eating mini Magnum lollies. 

* performing in her jungle end of term show.

Quinn is loving

* watching, singing and dancing to Trolls. 

* having her hair done in bunches. 

* stroking the cats. 

* building Duplo castles.

* shopping and visiting the M&S Cafe with Mummy. 

Wylder is loving

* chilling in his bouncy chair. 

* lying on his play mat.

* stretching when his swaddle comes off in the morning. 

* kicking up and down the bath. 

* milky cuddles. 

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the me + mine project {may 2018}

Rich is loving

* teaching the kids to ride their bikes. 

* settling into some more routine. 

* a weekend with family visiting. 

* barbecuing and getting the garden sorted for summer.

* watching Jessica Jones.

Lucy is loving

* watching our brood of four bonding.

* St Tropez pre shower tanner.

* newborn smell.

* planning for holiday.

* May Day Fayre in our old village.

Dylan is loving

* being in the dance show

* being a big brother to a little brother.

* reading David Walliams' books.

* riding his bike without stabilisers.

* taking a bedtime shower instead of a bath.

Everly is loving

* showing off her baby at school.

* her Belle dress for the dance show.

* holding Wylder in her lap.

* changing out of her uniform after school. 

* playing outside. 

Quinn is loving

* strawberry mini milk lollies.

* watching Bubble Guppies.

* playing with Duplo for hours.

* wearing the same rainbow dress over and over again (I've bought a second one!)

* being in the garden. 

Wylder is loving

* milk.

* swaddling.

* white noise.

* trying out his smile.

* car sleeps.

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the me + mine project (april 2018)

Rich is loving

* having our first barbecue of the year.

* Liverpool in the Champions League.

* Quinn's little shows. 

* power washing the patio. 

* having our new baby. 

Lucy is loving

* seeing our FOUR children together. 

* going for afternoon tea with my mum and nan. 

* a quiet Spring break together at home.

* our newly decorated bedroom. 

* having a newborn to snuggle again. 

Dylan is loving

* his baby brother.

* playing in the garden. 

* reading 'Ratburger'. 

* show rehearsals.

* playing on the Nintendo Switch.

Everly is loving

* getting to wear make up for her dance show rehearsals. 

* watching 'The Greatest Showman'.

* wearing summery clothes. 

* being a mini mummy. 

* reading her school books. 

Quinn is loving

* using the big girl toilet. 

* Lindt chocolate bunnies.

* reading and watching 'Room On The Broom'.

* putting on shows in the fireplace.

* being a big sister.

Wylder is loving

* cuddles.

* milk.

* his family singing him 'A Million Dreams'.

* keeping people on their toes.

* arriving early!

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the me + mine project {march 2018}

Rich is loving

* a fun work trip to Switzerland.

* playing Mario Rabbids Kingdom Battle with Dylan.

* eating chocolate hot cross buns. 

* finishing Stranger Things on Netflix.

* getting the garden ready for summer. 

Lucy is loving

* washing tiny baby clothes. 

* having Mother's Day afternoon tea at school with Dylan and Everly. 

* cuddly time on the sofa watching Moana with Quinn. 

* mac n cheese. 

* baby wriggles. 

Dylan is loving

* the school reading challenge. 

* playing out in the garden. 

* feeling the baby get hiccups. 

* watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory after finishing the book.

* talking about, playing and generally obsession about anything Super Mario.

Everly is loving

* singing songs from The Greatest Showman. 

* seeing The Greatest Showman at the cinema. 

* practising her reading. 

* playing shops with Quinn. 

* weekend sleepovers. 

Quinn is loving

* watching Moana. 

* helping Mummy with the washing. 

* having her hair blowdried. 

* taking Kit everywhere she goes. 

* wearing her wellies. 

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the me + mine project {february 2018}

Rich is loving

* spicy guacamole at Claw BBQ.

* teaching Dylan how to swim.

* Brunch, pool and beach with family on the Palm.

* Seeing Dinosaurs in Oxford

* Quinny learning to tell me off!

Lucy is loving

* beautiful sunny days at the beach in Dubai.

* indulging my burger cravings on holiday.

* getting the crochet bug back and making things for the baby.

* seeing Everly’s reading coming on so quickly.

* colourful street art.

Dylan is loving

* reading Harry Potter.

* learning to swim.

* going to the Dubai Aquarium.

* sewing dinosaur skeletons in Oxford.

* being SEVEN!

Everly is loving

* collecting shells at Kite Beach.

* eating chocolate ice cream with marshmallows.

* having croissants for breakfast.

* reading, reading and more reading.

* visiting La Mer.

Quinn is loving

* going “splash splosh” in the swimming pool on holiday.

* being at the beach.

* eating grapes and bananas.

* a whole week with Daddy, Dylan and Everly off of work and school.

* cuddling the baby in Mummy’s tummy.

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the me + mine project {january 2018}

Rich is loving

* finishing Quinn's bedroom. 

* watching Vikings.

* eating tacos. 

* listening to new podcasts.

* trampolining. 

Lucy is loving

* doing crochet again.

* quiet weekends at home.

* getting to enjoy Harry Potter all over again with Dylan. 

* starting to buy bits for the baby. 

* how much Quinn's talking has exploded this past month. 

Dylan is loving

* reading Harry Potter.

* reading Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. 

* playing Nintendo Switch. 

* going to his best friend's birthday party. 

* his tennis club. 

Everly is loving

* reading her school books. 

* Lush bubble bars. 

* playing with her lego. 

* having a wobbly tooth. 

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Quinn is loving

* helping Mummy sort the washing. 

* eating... all day long if she could. 

* stealing Daddy's mini eggs. 

* playing with playdoh. 

* her hat (she won't leave the house without it!). 

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the me and mine project {december}

Rich is loving

* our fake Christmas weekend when all the snow came.

* the 20 week scan. 

* frantic christmas morning unwrapping.

* Quinny's rapidly expanding vocabulary.

* ten days off with the family.

Lucy is loving

* the magic of Christmas morning together. 

* seeing the children playing in the snow. 

* the Fromagemas cheeseburger from Byron. 

* the Red Velvet Cupcake candle from Bath and Body Works.

* seeing our little bubba at our 20 week scan.

Dylan is loving

* reading Harry Potter with Mummy. 

* playing Super Mario Odyssey with Daddy. 

* building a snow man. 

* talking about his new baby sibling. 

* singing Christmas songs. 

Everly is loving

* all her new Christmas lego.

* her sparkly party outfit.

* performing in the school nativity. 

* getting to eat lots of roast dinners this month. 

* reading her school books.

Quinn is loving

* breadsticks (or "dead dicks" as she calls them!)

* ripping open Christmas presents.

* doing whatever her big sister does.

* taking decorations off the tree. 

* her advent calendar. 

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the me and mine project {november}

Rich is loving

* taking Dylan to his first England game at Wembley.

* catching up with old colleagues at a trade show.

* hearing the baby's heartbeat for the first time.

* Peaky Blinders being back.

* having a second freezer in the garage.

Lucy is loving

* our pretty new fireplace.

* it finally being all out in the open that we are expecting baby number four.

* shopping for Christmas decorations.

* seeing The Killers in concert.

* feeling better (after practically an entire month of illness.)

Dylan is loving

* playing Super Mario Odyssey on the Switch with Daddy.

* going on a special Christmas Maths workshop.

* seeing his first football game at Wembley.

* talking to his baby sibling in Mummy's tummy.

* staying up late to watch fireworks.

Everly is loving

* practising her words and songs for the nativity.

* eating custard creams.

* reading her school book at bedtime.

* watching fireworks from her bedroom window.

* planning her Christmas list.

Quinn is loving

* her first ever trip to the cinema.

* watching Ben and Holly.

* playing with LOL dolls.

* having The Gruffalo for her bedtime story.

* eating "dead dicks" (or breadsticks to you and me!)

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the me and mine project {october}

Rich is loving

* Quinny's face as she opened up her birthday presents.

* having Nain to visit for the weekend.

* playing Super Mario Odyssey with Dylan. 

* the new shower.

* meeting Robbie Fowler.

Lucy is loving

* a quiet half term all together at home.

* seeing how enthusiastic Everly is about reading.

* a family day at the beach.

* how excited Quinn was about her birthday presents.

* Palmers Cocoa Butter face cream.

Dylan is loving

* reading bed time stories to his sisters. 

* showing us his work on the Tudors in museum week at school. 

* playing on the Nintendo Switch with Daddy.

* working his way through his activity book. 

* helping in the garden. 

Everly is loving

* going to Summer and Amelie's birthday parties. 

* practising her reading.

* LOL surprise dolls. 

* eating treeslets.

* watching Story Bots on Netflix.

Quinn is loving

* her wellies.

* having a snugly blanket and pillow at bedtime.

* her new unicorn slippers.

* stealing Mummy's bagel at lunchtime.

* being TWO!

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the me and mine project {september}

Rich is loving

* having a couple of days in Amsterdam with work.

* Fifa 18.

* our trip to Legoland.

* watching Everly open her Lego Friends for her birthday.

* a day trip to Belfast.

Lucy is loving

* a fun day of filming with Benefit Cosmetics for Channel Mum.

* binge watching Suits.

* cheese and marmite toasted bagels.

* how excited Everly was about her birthday.

* trips to the coffee shop with mummy friends.

Dylan is loving

* wobbling his wobbly teeth.

* learning the periodic table.

* playing Mario Kart.

* going to Legoland.

* being back at school.

Everly is loving

* her new Lego Friends play sets.

* a trip to Legoland for her birthday treat.

* being a big school girl.

* LOL surprise dolls.

* being FIVE!

Quinn is loving

* Mr Tumble.

* calling anything beginning with a "d" Daddy.

* playing with Happyland.

* building with Duplo.

* pepperoni pizza (especially from Pizza Express).

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the me and mine project {august}

Rich is loving

* the new football season.

* our day out at Warwick Castle.

* going to watch the 20/20 cricket.

* Quinn starting to use the potty like a big girl. 

* having a man den to play X-Box.

Lucy is loving

* the long bank holiday weekend. 

* that we've booked two holidays for next year. 

* the newly decorated snug (or as Rich calls it "man den" or as the kids call it "playroom")

* finally getting her braces. 

* houmous and avocado flatbreads. 

Dylan is loving

* learning the elements of the periodic table. 

* reading The Faraway Tree with Mummy. 

* mastering riding his new bike. 

* watching Julius Jr. 

* having Uncle Matt home. 

Everly is loving

* playing in the paddling pool. 

* wearing summer dresses - every single day.

* practising school hair styles with Mummy. 

* meeting a princess at Warwick Castle. 

* sleepovers with Dylan. 

Quinn is loving

* having Dylan and Everly home to play with. 

* pirate books. 

* using the potty. 

* pouring water out of the paddling pool. 

* anything to do with Peppa Pig. 

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the me and mine project {july}

Rich is loving

* that Game of Thrones is back.

* Everly's graduation. 

* buying a new bike.

* visiting friends and family "up north" for a couple of days.

* seeing the kids ride their new bikes. 

Lucy is loving

* my lovely "little sis" get married. 

* watching The Handmaids Tale.

* seeing Everly graduate from preschool. 

* being able to host so many friends and family this month. 

* that we got tickets to see The Killers. 

Dylan is loving

* performing arts day at school. 

* riding his new bike. 

* having Uncle Matt and Auntie Tiff back for a visit.

* his finally finished bedroom. 

* being on school holidays. 

Everly is loving

* her special graduation day. 

* eating "twisty breadsticks" (cheese straws).

* her work-in-progress room makeover.

* her new bike, that she's named Daisy.

* talking about when she goes to big school. 

Quinn is loving

* having her big brother and sister home from school. 

* eating strawberries and apples and peas.

* taking her own nappy off (even when she's not supposed to!)

* summer holiday lay ins. 

* dancing to the live wedding band (the same that we had at our wedding).

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the me and mine project {june}

Rich is loving

* the new floor.

* hosting a Father's Day barbecue.

* helping manage a little team at the football festival. 

* that mini eggs are back!

* the new Royal Blood album.

Lucy is loving

* enjoying the sunshine in our garden.

* our lovely new living room and playroom floor.

* having Jenny and kiddos to stay for the weekend.

* a beautiful afternoon at the beach.

* making weekend vlogs. 

Dylan is loving

* playing in the paddling pool. 

* his new gallery wall. 

* meeting his new Year 2 teacher. 

* his tennis classes. 

* one-on-one reading time at bedtime. 

Everly is loving

* her taster days at big school. 

* being outside in the garden. 

* mini Magnum ice creams. 

* summer dresses. 

* picking bits for her room makeover. 

Quinn is loving

* strawberries, strawberries and more strawberries. 

* watching Peppa Pig. 

* eating peas with her fingers. 

* dancing. 

* giggling like crazy when she's tickled. 

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the me and mine project {may}

Rich is loving

* introducing Dylan to Mario Kart.

* going to the May Day Fayre in our old village.

* his new Weber barbecue.

* smashing up the garden and filling a skip.

* Liverpool qualifying for the Champions League.

Lucy is loving

* putting our stamp on the house with some room makeovers.

* the sunshine finally arriving.

* getting to wear new summery clothes.

* watching Jamestown.

* sharing our Dubai vlogs.

Dylan is loving

* reading, reading and even more reading.

* learning to play the Nintendo Switch.

* his newly decorated bedroom. 

* watching the DVD of the school production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

* riding his scooter around the garden. 

Everly is loving

* playing at her sand and water table.

* doing Forest Schools at preschool. 

* wearing summer dresses.

* reading We're Going On A Bear Hunt to Quinn. 

* the paddling pool.

Quinn is loving

* her new pretty bedroom. 

* shouting "book" and then being read to. 

* dancing to Dingle Dangle Scarecrow.

* eating chocolate brioche and croissants.

* saying "no" and "down" and "hey" and "bye".

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the me and mine project {april}

Rich is loving

* Atlantis Aquaventure water park.

* playing the new Nintendo Switch.

* a day of beach hut fun.

* Quinny's obsession with Peppa Pig.

* having a Shake Shack Shackmeister.

Lucy is loving

* our amazing trip to Dubai.

* sliders from Salt on Kite Beach.

* decorating Dylan and Quinn's bedrooms.

* candles from Bath and Body Works.

* our first beach hut day of the season.

Dylan is loving

* going to tennis coaching.

* riding the rapids at Atlantis.

* seeing and going up the Burj Khalifa.

* being Star Player at football. 

* doing a special show and tell slideshow about Dubai at school.

Everly is loving

* floating in a donut rubber ring. 

* a day on Kite Beach.

* playing with the sand and water table in the garden.

* chocolate ice cream.

* wearing summer dresses.

Quinn is loving

* Peppa Pig.

* playing in her bedroom.

* singing along to Ed Sheeran's Galway Girl.

* playing in the sand at the beach.

* her first holiday.

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