We visited family and friends in England during February half term. I was surprised at how many people commented on my lack of blogs...and I'm touched that anyone noticed! Why the silence? It's been busier than last year here in 2020... The boys are hugely enjoying school and go to various energetic activities afterwards most … Continue reading #KillultaghRunning
Category: Food
Narnia & other stories…
...the honeymoon period is over. Shall I tell you how I know? The annual 'escaping cows' drama has been taking place*. We now know there's a story behind it**, and they get out a LOT. So I've got used to coming face to face with a huge animal when I round a bend on a … Continue reading Narnia & other stories…
Two lovely things happened…
1. 10 years ago, we got married (twice). After the 'legal' bit, which took place the day before the church ceremony, we celebrated with dinner at Chiang Mai Kitchen in Oxford city centre. We chose this Thai restaurant because we'd been on a date there early in our relationship ...and many times since! It's in … Continue reading Two lovely things happened…
Easter in the Netherlands
Can you believe it? I'm writing a blog post about not being in Northern Ireland. This is not because I've had enough of this beautiful wee island. Rather, it is a celebration of the fact that, now we do actually live here, school holidays no longer need to be spent travelling here to go house/school … Continue reading Easter in the Netherlands
It’s all about the food!
If there's one thing I simply cannot do, it's go on a diet*. You just have to wave a slice of cheese or some buttered toast in my direction and I fall right off the diet wagon. I struggle with huge meals though; so little and often is the way. Otherwise known as snacking! And, … Continue reading It’s all about the food!