Took this on a walk this afternoon, how cosy does she look? Continue reading

Reading Al Gores Nobel lecture he gave when he received the prize just brings it home to you how different the world would be today had he become president. There is no doubt that we would be much further ahead in combating climate change as yet again the Bush administration fails to agree to anything Continue reading

Good day today. We met up with the Corkys and went for a splendid hike along the railway path in Sudbury. It was one of my favourite weather days, a lovely clear day and really cold. The kids enjoyed it, they snoozed pretty much all the way in their cosy carriers! After the walk we Continue reading

Fascinating article on the origin of the moon and the effect it has on the earth. Particularly interesting is the effect the moon has on the oceanic tides and how this effects our weather and also how the moon has been a stabilising factor on the axis of rotation of the earth. Continue reading

Amazing photos of the recent ice storm which struck Oklahoma and Missouri. Continue reading

Its been ok this week but it’s felt really weird. After having a sort of routine at home for the last three weeks and then returning to work on Monday and sort of going back to reality I felt really lost and confused. I really missed my girls on Monday but as the week has Continue reading

Hurrah! The Sustrans Connect2 project has won the People’s 50 million lottery Giveaway. The UK-wide project aims to improve local travel in 79 communities by creating new walking and cycling routes for those everyday journeys. More info Continue reading

This weekend has been the last couple of days of leave before I return to work tomorrow 🙁 . The weather has been totally rubbish and we didn’t hardly get out of the house yesterday as it just rained and rained. Today though, we got out for a nice walk even though it rained again. Continue reading

Just booked our first holiday with Emma, we are going to go to the lakes for a week in May. We know the area well, so its ideal for a first holiday and the cottage looks lovely. Continue reading

Update: to my previous post  All voting closes at 12 noon on Monday 10th December so be sure to make your vote count. You can vote online or by phone: 0870 24 24 602 Continue reading

Over the last couple of weeks we have received some really lovely presents for Emma. Books, clothes, bibs and toys, people have been so generous, family, friends, people in the village and even my mate spud, whose a big bloke with a mohican turned up today clutching a little bag with some clothes and little Continue reading

Mum had her blood test results yesterday and it was all good news. She has still got to complete her treatment but it’s going quite well and the side effects haven’t been too bad, just leaving her really tired. Continue reading

I made these butternut squash and walnut muffins today and they were yummy. I took some to the Corkys and they got the Corky cake seal of approval. Its another recipe from Jamie Olivers new book. Continue reading

I just love the narration on this amazing film about a guy who maintains high voltage power lines, I could listen to his voice all day. “I don’t give two hoots and a holler about flying inside a helicopter, put me outside that’s where I wanna be, on a magic carpet.” Continue reading

Had a really late night last night as K was not too well and Emma was a bit grumpy so I didn’t really get to sleep until 5am or so. I was up at 10 though and it was a lovely day so I got out on my bike for a spin. It was great, Continue reading

Chris was 60 this week, so last night we went to her Birthday party and today we went for lunch at the Anchor in Rowhedge. She got lots and lots of pressies, between us and fatty and Al we got her two tickets to see Swan lake and a night in a hotel in London. Continue reading

This is the yummy pie I made for tea tonight. Its a Steak, Guinness and cheese pie from Jamie Olivers new book and it was bloomin lurvely! 🙂 Continue reading

The Health visitor came round yesterday to meet Emma and she was happy with Emma’s general health and weight gain, she also measured her and she’s a little bit above average. K is getting better by the day so were able to get out for some general trundling around the village and Halstead, and today Continue reading

A regular thriller boosted by a good performance by Anthony Hopkins playing the slightly crazy intellectual killer. Its Ok, but leave it until it’s on the telly. 6/10 Continue reading

You can vote now on the Peoples 50 million website for one of four projects which are vying for a one-off £50m grant. They include Sherwood Forest which could get an eco makeover and Cornwall an indoor desert, the Black Country could revamp its waterways and much of the UK might see new walking and Continue reading

Had a nice day yesterday, we went into town to register Emma and do a bit of shopping. It still feels a bit weird pushing the pram around but it was cool. I’m amazed at peoples reaction to Emma, while I was waiting for K, a lady came up to me and she was chatting Continue reading

I don’t know about you but sometimes I just get a song or a scene from a film stuck in my head and it will just keep playing around in head for ages. For the last couple of days its been “The Scientist” by Coldplay. It’s superb song but its the video which is on Continue reading

This last week has been really special, we have spent a lovely week at home getting to know each other. Emma is just so cool, dead laid back and tolerated me fluffing around a bit. She is eating loads now and even though she dropped from 7lbs 11 to 7lbs 4, she is now back Continue reading

Just a note to say thank you so much for all the lovely comments you have posted, its so cool to hear from you all. Love Shaun, K & Emma Continue reading

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Had a nice day today, K is well chuffed with breastfeeding progress and we even got out for a little walk this afternoon. It was quite a strange experience pushing a pram and I felt like a right proper proud dad. I always thought I would feel a bit self concious and I did for Continue reading

This is the yummy tea I cooked tonight. This week I have been put in charge of all the cooking. Its been quite nice actually as I never usually cook but I do enjoy it when I do it. I found a Gary Rhodes recipe on The Guardian website for Stir-fried chicken with tomatoes, basil Continue reading

Today was a gorgeous day, we needed a few bits so rather than use the car I decided to cycle the 6 miles or so to Sainsburys as I haven’t had any exercise for a few days. Nearly all of the route I took was traffic free and I was able say hello to people Continue reading