299. Fly My Pretties! (We had a wonderful day at Hendrewennol preparing for Hallowe'en, carving pumpkins, decorating cupcakes and creating our own broomstick. And of course, then The Boy had to test it out extensively. Some magic must have taken hold because I'm sure he's flying here!)
300. Secret Door (We visited my ex-colleague and good friend, taking her to see Tredegar House and Gardens. Considering she only lives 400 yards away, it amazed me that she's never been! One of the exciting things we discovered last visit, was a staircase up to a window, which had a door handle and lock on the inside of it. We decided it was an escape route for someone; isn't it great when old houses give up their secrets?)
301. Busy Bee (A quiet day playing at home, regrouping after a busy weekend and a busy half-term in school. We just had a nice day making things, reading magazines and having cuddles.)
302. Concentration (Pumpkin carving time, preparing our Hallowe'en display for the big day. I'm not quite sure when a day to remember the dead became such a big celebration, I think it's spiralled into something very different, although it does provide such fun activities for little ones.)
303. Old Friend (Finally after far too many failed attempts to catch up with Mr. CBeebies, we met him in the Wales Millennium Centre for a Save The Children reading event where we discovered he does a rather nifty Gruffalo's voice. It was great to have a big chat with him when he wasn't doing the links and presenting bits, and The Boy was over the moon to see his old friend Alex.)
304. Wrapping (We spent time together with The Boy's cousin today at a Hallowe'en party and play event. I was really chuffed to see him having a go at things that he would never have tried a few months ago; apple bobbing, pumpkin carving, biting sweets out of floor, etc. It's a real sign of him growing up. The funniest moment was seeing him wrapped up by his cousin in the mummy competition; he stood completely still and didn't move while she wrapped him up in two rolls of toilet paper.)
305. Doodler (A very slow day at home which involved tidying, testing, playing and chilling. And playing outside to get some fresh air!)
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The broomstick photo is fantastic – it really does look like he's flying! I'm very impressed with him carving his own pumpkin and love the photo of his cousin transforming him into a mummy!
What an amazing broomstick – and the boy has skills!! Love how you are mates with Alex – he always reminds of days with my boy snuggled up watching cbeebies – not that that was all we did with our time together 😉 Tredegar looks interesting – National Trust? I must make a visit to Wales to explore some NT properties, I don't think it would be too far 🙂
I love the secret door photo, and that brromstick is awesome! The boy looks so chuffed to have met Alex. How cool is that! Great round up x
Sounds like a fun week, and I love the broomstick picture especially
It's so lovely when they try new things they wouldn't have normally, you can see the confidence grow right in front of you. He really does look like he's flying on that broomstick!
That broomstick is brilliant – Eliza has been begging for one all week and I am very jealous you saw Alex Winters!!
Loving that broomstick shot! The Mummy wrapping looks a lot of fun too.
Sounds like a lovely week and cracking photo on the broomstick!
Jam pack filled week. I love the photo on the broom, looks like you've captured him taking off.
I love the broomstick photo and what a great half term xx
The broomstick photo is fantastic, he really is flying! I also love the mummy wrapping photo, the smile says it all.
Love the 'flying' shot, caught at just the right moment! Alex is really lovely isn't he? You can tell he enjoys his job and it's never too much trouble to chat to the kids. The secret door looks interesting!
Haha! He's actually flying! And toilet paper and cousins that's always going to be fun!
Happy Sunday 🙂
Yes there is a bit of magic in the air with that broomstick. He'll get a letter from Hogwarts any day now
That is a great picture on the broomstick.
Love the first pick – looks like he's about to take off! Sounds like a great week and lovely photo's as always 🙂
I love that we can still get outside to play even though it's November – the weather is being super-kind.
That broomstick shot is awesome! I'd frame it.
oooohhhh a secret door and room, what a nice find. It often is amazing how "locals" never play tourist in their own town.
It is nice as they grow and try different things, and well done for standing still while he was wrapped.
Its nice to get some chill out time, and cuddles sound like a good pastime to me.
oh wow that broomstick shot is truly magical! how fantastic you captured the shot so perfectly x
He definitely looks like he's flying in that broomstick photo! Cracking picture!
Looks like you had a wonderful week. I love the broomstick photo – a bit of levitation going on! Great timing to get the photo.
Love that broomstick shoot and the mummy wrapping. It's wonderful to see your child trying new things isn't it.
Oooh, Alex from CBeebies… Might be slightly jealous! 🙂
totally in love with the boy on the broom sticks!
Looks like a great week, I love the broomstick picture x
The broomstick is so awesome, I also really like the boy by the window, there is some interesting light coming through this window.
I love the broomstick photo.. he really is flying! And such concentration with the pumpkin carving! Well done to him being wrapped like a mummy.. we played that game too but mine would only be the wrappers. x
the boy on the broom! it does look like he is actually flying! great capture
love the look of concentration on his face and the cheeky smile as his cousins attempts at mummyifying him with toilet paper!
sounds like you have both had a wonderful week x
I like the broomstick photo, it looks so funny.
The broomstick photo is ace! I love it. Happy Halloween! 🙂
Love that secret door photo. The lighting is just perfect. A fabulous selection really. Looks like he has got the hang of flying a broomstick.
Another gorgeous week- what a multitalented boy! I remember mummy-wrapping from my childhood and it all being quite Scooby Doo related. And thank you for your comment on mine.
Clever boy, Emmy wants to learn to fly, she may start asking for lessons.
I've a huge Alex fan here too
I like the broomstick photo. I really does look like magic!
Absolutely love the broomstick photo! And the mummy one is great too 🙂
Loving the broomstick photo, it really looks like he's flying.
Not sure who's happier in the photo Alex or The Boy
Love the broomstick and toilet roll photos!