Unicorns - If you go down to the woods today

I posted some pictures on my personal profile of the girls that I took down our local woods. It was just for fun but they did turn out pretty well and most were taking with my phone.

Part of Isobel's wishlist for the Summer included a sisters photoshoot in matching dresses......... with a unicorn !!!!! So what could be better than getting them matching unicorn dresses for the pictures. Isobel insisted we needed a unicorn.

So much to the amusement of the people down Garryhinch Woods that day. I headed off with Isobel, Ellie in the buggy and a 3ft unicorn in tow with a bag of blankets and props. Am I mad, quiet possibly yes. Was it worth it, most definitely. Isobel's face was priceless and Ellie seems to love being dressed up so win win all round. Me as a parent I got some beautiful pictures of my girls and gave them memories and giggles to last a lifetime. Pictures are so important to have I always think.

We had been down the woods the week before on a scavenger hunt for moss and items for our fairy garden and I had spotted the perfect place for pictures. It was a little bit off the beaten track which meant we had little distraction but it also had lovely lighting. I love how the pictures turned out and I think the best way to ensure this is to take lots, and I mean lots so that way you have plenty to choose from. Also make sure the kids are well fed and bring snacks, otherwise it will be like something from the snickers advert !!! hee hee

On the way home then we (almost) past a field of beautiful round bales of hay. I knew it was a photo opportunity not to be missed. This was a lot of fun with Isobel and a lot of giggles. She was initially a bit nervous but once she was on the bale she was a real pro.

I love this picture, it is so Isobel she is always so happy and full of laughter.

Reconnecting

I know I am "back in business" as they say but I did take some time out. Sometimes you need to switch off to reconnect and this Summer I spent as much time as possible with my two girls having a lot of fun and making memories.

Isobel's long awaited and much wished for sister Ellie made her arrival in March and has turned our world upside down for the better.  She is our rainbow baby after much heart ache so she has brought tremendous joy to our lives already.

So in the last few months we have packed in a lot of fun if you are interested check out some of the pictures below. Some of the things we got upto were:

• Ellie's arrival 25th March 2018
• Ellie's Christening
• Sister photoshoot........... with matching dresses......... and a unicorn. Isobel doesn't half as for much. I got some strange looks dragging a 3ft unicorn down the woods with me.
• First family holiday as four
• Ellie's first time swimming
• Trip around our Town in Mountmellick to admire the Yarnbombing
• Visit Japanese Gardens and Irish Stud
• Visit Kildare Pet Farm and Shop
• Lots of playground fun
• Visit to the Round Tower in Timahoe
• Visit to the Rock of Dunamaise
• Visit Mountmellick Museum
• Build a fairy garden
• Baking (with apples from the garden)
• Toast marshmallows
• Durrow Scarecrow Festival
• Complete Summer Stars reading challenge in the Library
• Start second class (communion next May !!!!)
• and an added bonus was coming home with pupil of the week already. Very proud mammy and daddy.

When Izzy met Ellie

Happy Birthday Ellie

Homeward Bound

 

Banna Beach, Co. Kerry

 

Twinning is Winning

Round Tower Timahoe

Rock of Dunamaise

Mountmellick Museum

Mountmellick Yarnbombing

The Selfie Queen

Emo Court

Famiy Fun with cousins Faith and Hollie in Emo

There were three in the bed and the little one said roll over !!

Checking out Daddys gear

Rock GAA Family Fun Day

Visit to Kildare Village for some Donuts

Pupil of the Week

Summer Stars Reading Challenge at Mountmellick Library

So as you can see I have had little time for crafting and crochet but I am back to it now when time allows. If you want to see my works please check out my Facebook page Little Lids Siobhan.