Author Archives: Emma

A Day Out – Museum Of Childhood

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Emma

At no. 42 Canongate, along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, tucked behind a little gift shop is the Museum of Childhood. Established by Edinburgh Counsilor Parick Murray In 1955, the museum is a treasure trove of toys, books and even … Continue reading →

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Jazz On A Summers Day

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Emma

The Sun is shining on my face, a gentle breeze is blowing, bringing to my ears the sounds of people talking and laughing, children playing, and through it all the sweet sounds of jazz….. This is a rare moment of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cry Over The Broken Eggs

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Emma

Got caught in the rain today… You’re probably wondering what that has to do with eggs… It’s all part of the story. You see I took the kids shopping today, not the best idea, but the family’s got to eat. … Continue reading →

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A Day Out In May – The Party At the Palace 1503

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Emma

First to enter the Palace gates are the newly weds, King James IV of Scotland and Margaret Tudor of England. Next to come, the Men, Women and Children. Finally enter the Knights In full armour, bearing flags and banners, weapons … Continue reading →

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Midnight Snacks at The Hilton

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Emma

…. Mummy I’m Hungry…. Through my fuzzy 4am jet lagged brain I hear it again… I’m HUNGRY mummy. Daniel fell asleep on the bus from Heathrow to Stansted, not so late in the afternoon. Did not wake up through two … Continue reading →

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What On Earth Is Cranachan?

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Emma

What on Earth is Cranachan? Cranachan  in a traditional Scottish pudding made with oatmeal, honey, cream, whisky and raspberries. It is beautiful, we tried it at a wedding earlier in the year, and as you can see from the photo, … Continue reading →

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Anniversary

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Emma

As we have just passed our One Year anniversary since the day we left Australia I thought I’d post a little story about just that.

Well here we are, …..on the day we chose to change our lives forever.

The day of departure for our very first overseas journey. YAY

This journey has been two years in the making, and to be honest we haven’t really planned that much Continue reading →

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High Tea at the Sheraton Grand

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Emma

I recently had another birthday (not telling which one) and as a gift, my husband took me out for “tea” to the Sheraton Grand. We arrived with time to spare so the boys played amongst the giant stone balls out … Continue reading →

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A Day Out in August: The Edinburgh Festival

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Emma

Edinburgh is awash with excitement in August. Every year an ever expanding collection of arts and cultural events descend upon The Festival City to entertain and delight thousands of people from around the world. Strangely enough there is actually no … Continue reading →

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A Day In Our Lives

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Emma

I am woken for the first time around 5.30 am by Brendan’s alarm, and kept awake by him clambering over me (he sleeps on the wall side) to get ready for his work day. He generally sneaks out around 6 … Continue reading →

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