Ya that’s right – summer 2016 at a glance! I am so far behind on the blog front it’s not even funny. The summer blew by me so fast! I can NOT believe we are back at school & back to homework already.
We thoroughly enjoyed summer holidays. My husband & I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary by visiting Marbella, Spain. I have a few posts on the blog about our trip. If you missed them you can read more about it on these posts:
Our stay at the Hotel Fuerte Marbella
Discover the Beautiful Old Town Marbella
I have a post in drafts about my favorite places to eat in the old town Marbella. That will be publishing soon! I didn’t get to finish it before I embarked on my blog break which was badly needed. When I ran out of scheduled posts & social media then that was that for me. I took the final few weeks of the summer holidays to enjoy the kids & get organized for back to school.
Over the summer my son learned some new scooter tricks & we tried out some really cool toys.
For you Candid Cuddlers out there, I’m sorry the break has gone on for much longer than I had intended it to! Candid Cuddles will be back but on a different day. I am looking for a co-hostess if anyone is interested please let me know. I’d like it to be someone who has been linking up with Candid Cuddles 🙂
To celebrate the arrival of Autumn & back to school, I have three fabulous giveaways for you over on my Autumn Giveaways post. Best of luck!! Just to note all of these giveaways are open to UK & Irish residents only.
I know I shouldn’t admit this but this time of year makes me think of Halloween then Thanksgiving then CHRISTMAS! My most favorite holiday & time of year. With that in mind, we booked our place to see the real Santa at Westport House in exchange for a review this year. Read about our experience with Santa at Westport House last year here. We loved it so much that the kids wanted to go back again this year.
Westport House does a beautiful job decorating the house for Christmas. Mrs. Claus & the elves go with Santa so the children get the opportunity to meet everyone & also do some crafts & decorate cookies. This year Westport House has changed to a guided tour. In the past, you wandered the house on your own steam. Now, an elf will bring us around making sure we get to see & do everything without waiting in line! I a quite excited about this as are the kiddies.
I will let you know all about our experience at the end of November, but in the meantime, spaces are limited so if you are interested you can book your place to see Santa on the Westport House website.
So that was our summer – fun, holidays, toys & thinking about Christmas! lol I hope you had a wonderful summer & here’s to a great Autumn. xx
Sounds like it was a lovely summer. It’s hard to get back into it all after a blog break – I still feel like I’m playing catch-up at the moment too. Planning for Christmas is fun and it’s lovely that you all enjoyed meeting Santa at Westport House so much that you’re going to do it again. #bloggerclubuk
Having a break is really important and I’m glad you managed to spend time with you kids and not worry once the scheduled posts ran out. #BloggerClubUK
Oh it sounds like you had the perfect summer and the perfect break – a break well deserved. Marbella fro your anniversary sounds idyllic – how lovely?! Lots to look forward to as well – it’s a busy few months leading up to Christmas! #BloggerClubUK
sounds like you had a lovely summer. I think summer just went too fast this year #BloggerClubUK
I love Spain ! 3 giveaways! Wow, off to check it out #BloggerClubUK
Wow, you had a great Summer! But did you have to mention Christmas?! My sister in law is getting married in Marbella, in the Old town next year so I will look at your recommendations. #bloggerclubuk
Looks like you had a great break. Now I’m living on the other side of the world we are looking forward to our summer. We’re starting to eat salads and strawberries from the garden and the kid are out playing after dinner (though the thunder storm this afternoon got everyone all excited! Starting to think about Christmas too…
It sounds like a perfect summer and a well earned break! I’m definitely on board with the Christmas excitement – we’ve booked to go on a steam train ride to see Santa! I remember doing it as a child and it was one of the most magical things, I hope it’s as good for my son! #bloggerclubuk
Ah, it sounds like you had a great summer and a well-deserved, enjoyable break from the blog. I love this time of year too and we’re already embarking on early Halloween plans. A trip to Westport House looks very festive, but i’ll put off thinking about Christmas until at least I see the first Christmas TV advert…it won’t be long then!
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Your Summer sounds just fabulous and I’m glad you got the break you deserved. Looking forward to Candid Cuddles, I would love to co-host but I never came across it until now so understand your want for someone who has previously linked to it. Looking forward to joining in on its return 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like a great summer to me. I also love this time of year. The build up to Halloween and Christmas is always my favourite.
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Sounds like a wonderful summer, it all feels like a very long time ago doesn’t it? I love Autumn but hate how quickly the weeks fly by from now until Christmas! I can feel the stress already!! #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like so exciting! Our summer seems like miles away now and we are well into autumn now. Its great to have the memories to cherish until next summer 🙂
Sounds like you had a fab summer and like you say it will be Christmas soon – DON’T PANIC! Can you tell I am? #Bloggerclubuk
I love summer so much, I can’t believe it really is over and Christmas knocking at the door! #BloggerclubUK
It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! It sounds like you had a lovely summer – I got to the end of this summer and was just like, where did it even go?? 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
I love that your summer roundup post is ended with a Christmas picture! haha!! I’m totally with you on summer flying by. It was our first time of having ‘school’ summer holidays with Oliver in preschool and I didn’t quite believe it was over until Oliver put on his school t-shirt on the first day back! Looks like you had a lot of fun and adventure though. I have no idea what we even did! ha!
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Your summer sounds like it was awesome and the blogging break needed but so glad you’re back! I can’t believe how quickly September has come and practically gone but so much to look forward to in the next few months! #bloggerclubuk
Each of us need a blogging break. You have spent a well deserved summer 🙂
I just love the food pics. I’m getting hungry… #bloggerclubuk
Summer went by so fast, and as soon as the kids go back a switch flips and yes, it’s all about Christmas!! x #bloggerclubuk
Ahhh it looks like you have had such a lovely break. I can’t believe how quickly the Summer has sped by. It was literally just a blink. I have missed the candid cuddles linky! #bloggerclubuk xx
Sounds like a brilliant summer and it’s so important to have a break sometimes isn’t it? I am loving the sound of Westport house, I am such a Christmas fan. I can’t wait for TM to love it all too, he was a month old last year so at least this year he will enjoy it a bit more but he still won’t get what’s going on. I might still take him to meet Father Christmas though…#BloggerClubUK
Sounds like a lovely summer, and your holiday with hubby did look amazing. I do struggle to talk about Christmas this early but your trip to see Santa does sound fun, I look forward to reading all about it. #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like you had a brilliant summer! I am starting to get excited too about Christmas from reading all the posts about it! #BloggerClubUk
Sounds like you had a great summer, I just can’t believe it’s already almost Halloween and then Christmas, but it’s definitely the best time of the year ☺️ #bloggerclubuk
Sounds like a great summer! I love christmas but not quite ready to think about it yet. Defo need to think about halloween though! xxx #BloggerClubUK
What an exciting summer you’ve had. This time of the year comes with a mixed emotion for me – sad that the sun and light nights are departing, but, like you, excited about Halloween, Bonfire night and Christmas. My eldest turns 2 next month and she’s starting to be so much more aware of everything around her so this year will be much more special for us as a family. I can’t wait to introduce her to Father Christmas! #bloggerclubuk
Good for you taking a well deserved blog break! We only get one summer so why not make the most of it right 😉 It sounds like you and the kids had a great one and even though you feel behind on the blog, it looks and sounds like you are already super organised and ahead of the game! Emily #BloggerClubUK
Looks like you had a lovely summer and what a treat getting a break away with your husband. We had a mini-break last October and it was so great to have a few days of just the two of us. Now we have a 4 month old I think it will be a while before we get the chance again! xx
That sounds like a great summer. Happy 10th wedding anniversary!
Loving the Christmas vibes at the end of your post… I’m already busy making lots of plans for the season… !!
big love, L
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Er…I think I may have to re-evaluate my friendship with you as I can’t bear the idea of thinking about Christmas in September or even just after Halloween if I’m honest! Stop it immediately (v envious about that Westport House thing though). #bloggerclubuk
A wonderful Summer with some great memories. I’m definitely not ready for Christmas though!
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Your summer looks like it was fun! Congratulations on your anniversary ????????????
My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary too this year, although not with a holiday to Spain but with a bouncy castle party!!
What a fab Summer. I’m looking forward to Autumn and all it brings as well though. #bestandworst
Sounds like lovely summer trip 🙂 and I’m jealous that you will see REAL Santa:)
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Love that you sneaked a Chrimbo photo into a Summer blog post! Pleased you enjoyed your blogging break and that you had a fab summer. #BloggerClubUK
I can’t believe Santa has those reindeer’s ready ad waiting… Craziness! Summer where art thou!?!?! #bloggerclubUK
Happy anniversary! It sounds like you’ve had a great summer, it does go quick but I’m ready for Autumn and everything that comes with it. I’ve also booked our Santa visit, Christmas panto and a few other fun festive days out! This is definitely my favourite time of year, especially now that we have a child :o) x #BloggerClubUK
And where did the summer go, right? Because my gosh Christmas is in the air.
Beautiful pictures!
Have a wonderful November.