Snow day

Kitty has been feeling a little under the weather with a bad cough and running a temperature. She had a day off school to rest but once the snow started, we couldn't resist venturing out for a little while. 

The snow came in really quick over the valley and before we knew it, we couldn't see more than 100 mtrs. All inside for a hot milk.

A name

Our little Bubba finally has a proper name. After much deliberation and compromise we finally agreed on Ira Lam. It's going to take a little getting used to as it wasn't my first choice, but I think she will grow into it.

Ira is of Hebrew origin, meaning watchful. When female, it also means water and earth. Lam is Chinese and its literal translation is woods, trees or forest. When used as a girls name it means peace.

It is good to be home.

No. 2

A few days late, but perfect in every way. After hours of labour, our second little babe arrived via c-section at 1.16pm on Friday 28th December 2012. 8lbs 7oz. As of yet, no name. For now, just Bubba.


Peahead was amazing. When he could see I was really struggling he pretty much insisted on an emergency c-section. The surgeon said it was a good job he did as we might both have been in trouble due to some complications. Thanks Peahead. xx

First christmas at home

Due to the imminent arrival of our new little babe (due date 25th December), we thought it unwise to make the usual trip to one or the other grandparents houses for Christmas. For the first time, we spent Christmas day in our own home. Although we missed everyone, it was quite nice to put out the stockings on our own fireplace, wake up in our own beds and make our very own Christmas dinner (and no smell of roast turkey!).

We didn't miss out though as we Skyped everyone we know and then on Boxing Day (as babe had still not put in an appearance) EVERYONE descended on us! It was quite a squish in our little house and as this wasn't a planned event, we didn't have much food in to cater for so many visitors. However, Daddy some how managed to pull off quite a good 'everything in the fridge' veggie curry and all were fed and watered - sitting, standing, kneeling - with a mish-mash of odd plates, cutlery, glasses and mugs. A noisy but nice day.

To move or not to move?

Our house is small but we love it. It isn't in the best area, but the actual location couldn't be better. Our dilemma about whether we should move or not has been rumbling on for a few years but now there is another reason......

No. 2.

I was hoping to get this one in before I turned 40, but just a tad late. We probably now hold the record for keeping it quiet (I didn't even tell my mum until 5 months!), but I just didn't want to deal with everyones opinions about my age. We are very happy and have been given the thumbs up by the professionals - apparently my tests show I have the same risk factor as a 21 year old, so I guess I must be in better shape that I thought. Fingers crossed all goes well and she should be here Christmas Day.

Halloween disco

Kitty's first school disco. Dressed as a cat of course.

RIP Bo 2004 - 2012

At the beginning of October, we lost our lovely Bosie. He had been losing weight for a while and the condition of his coat was pretty poor so I had been giving him supplements to try and get him back into shape. He was eating well and running around as normal, so I didn't worry too much but one night  when I went down to shut them in he didn't get up. Normally they both get up as soon as they hear me coming. I gave him some tea (usually a good pick-me-up for a sick goat) and called the vet out, but by the time he got here Bo was gone. The vet thought he might have had some kind of internal abscess. This along with his age wasn't a good combination. He went quickly and I'm glad I was there to sit with him. I miss him a lot. So does Rei. I'm going to start looking for a new home for Rei where he will have some company.

Bosie and Oscar 2004 as babes. We miss you both. xx