10/52 2017
Ah, Jamie asleep. It feels like we used to have more pictures like this... actually we did, but that's largely because as he gets older, Jamie gets even better at doing his sleep in one go in his own...
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When putting pictures of Jamie online I've tried to be mindful of his future self, and have set a number of "rules" such as not posting naked pictures, or pictures of him unhappy. Teenage Jamie should,...
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This week's photo was taken at a rather lovely playground in Stratford upon Avon.The equipment is wonderful, the surface is accessible, and it's worth the drive - but what made it magical this week is...
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Daddy and Jamie, going on a little adventure. We live not too far from Chesterton Windmill, and for years it's been a place Steve likes to go and take pictures. I can't get up there - impossible to...
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This week, we were on holiday in Cornwall, and Jamie had his first ever trip to the beach.Warwickshire is landlocked and a beach day trip would be no small undertaking. Jamie's experience of sand so...
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This week's picture skims the wire for being "this week" as it was taken last weekend on the day of wonderful sunshine. But I love it and I really wanted it to be part of this record.The hat was...
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Perhaps an unusual picture this week. A friend asked how we go about cleaning Jamie's teeth and I felt it wouldn't be inappropriate to include it as a snapshot of everyday life in Jamie's photo...
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This bunny was in the Easter box from my mum, and Jamie seems to have really taken to it.He likes carrying it, cuddling it, feeding it (thankfully only the plastic play food) and periodically heaving...
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This week (ok, last week, I know) is Jamie doing Art.He definitely makes the connection now between dragging a felt tip or crayon across some paper and a line appearing. I'm not sure he's realised that...
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Before Jamie, and before me, the great love of Steve's life was his motorbike.It no longer gets the TLC it should, but after a certain length of time in the garage it's a roadworthy vehicle once more...
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Last week saw Jamie's first barbecue party.He had a terrific time running around, and we got home with neither sunburn nor food poisoning, so it was a success... better than that though, it was...
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Last week saw us travelling east for a funeral - and also to see friends and family.Of course neither of these reasons makes much sense to Jamie, so we told him we were going hunting for dig-digs (his...
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Week 235 - 11 June One of the last pictures of Jamie wearing a one-piece sleepsuit, as this summer we are shifting up to Actual Pyjamas. He's chewing on his hand because his teeth are bothering him at...
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Week 2412 - 18 JuneJamie's confidence and physical ability are continuing to expand, which is an absolute joy to watch. Admittedly his attempt at this cargo net was not entirely successful in terms of...
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Week 2519 - 25 JuneAt Burton Dasset, climbing a steep hill with the aid of daddy. He probably would have managed on his own, but we didn't quite have the confidence to let him scamper freely. It won't...
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Week 2626 June - 02 July Jamie is still quite the bookworm and the highlight of any shopping trip is the run around Waterstones. Sometimes he spots a beloved favourite from his own collection, and we...
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Week 2703 - 09 JulyA compare and contrast this week. Here is Jamie last July, one year ago, sitting in a laundry basket.And here he is in July this year, in the same laundry basket:
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Week 2810 - 17 JulyI know I'm very late. I miss one week and then catching up is always such a daunting task. But the year is not over yet, so let's see if I can catch up.I've chosen this picture...
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Week 2917 - 23 JulyWe visited quite a few parks and playgrounds over the summer. This is one of our favourites, in Stratford upon Avon. Jamie is still developing the ability and confidence for...
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