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Things that I have Liked and Loved in August 2019

by RachelSwirl August 31, 2019

After a splendid six week holiday, summer has come to a close, as has August. We’ve certainly had a super-busy, fun-filled month. Here are just a few of the highlights which I have #LikedandLoved during that time. Crete Although it wasn’t the holiday we’d expected, we made the best of a very bad situation and after hiring a car (and getting the heck out of the hotel) we enjoyed beach strolls, evenings out and hopping around Hersonissos. My Thirty-something Birthday I’ll be honest; I wasn’t entirely happy about turning another year older. I’m creeping far too close to forty for …

#MySundaySnapshot – Underneath The Palm Trees 33/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl August 18, 2019

Welcome to this week’s edition of the #MySundaySnapshot blog series, a blog-linky which you are welcome to take part in to share your snapshots. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. As promised, here’s another ‘summer shot’ which was taken whilst we were in Hersonissos, Crete. I took this rather idyllic shot from our balcony upon the morning of our arrival. The views were certainly breathtaking, as was the climb up the hill to our hotel room especially at thirty-eight degrees celsius! It’s not too long now before we pack up …

#LivingArrows – Sunset Snuggles 32/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl August 12, 2019

J has reached that age where he no longer wishes to receive affection in the form of kisses, hugs or snuggles from his folks – he’d rather shake our hand or give us a friendly nod, which is fair enough so long as he’s polite and acknowledges our presence. J reverted somewhat whilst on holiday, which considering the circumstances was completely understandable. He began asking to hold my hand whilst out walking, especially so when crossing roads and he’d happily hop into our bed for snuggles and reassurance of a night time. I rather enjoyed sharing snuggles with my son, …

#MySundaySnapshot – Hello From Hersonissos 32/52 (2019)

by RachelSwirl August 11, 2019

Welcome to this week’s edition of the #MySundaySnapshot blog series, a blog-linky to share snapshots which you are more than welcome to join. Click here for further information and guidelines upon this linky should you wish to take part. This was a snapshot taken whilst on our holiday to Hersonissos… this was our view this time last week, it’s beautiful, right? I only wish these photos held happy memories, sadly our holiday was a week from hell after we witnessed a truly, tragic event which has since hit the headlines and I’m not quite sure will ever leave us. Despite …