Me & Mine – May 2017

Last Updated on 27 February 2020 by Colette

Life is busy right now.  Crazy busy.  Dave is training for a 70 mile bike ride in a few weeks, I’ve been working on some big freelance contracts as well as trying to fit in a couple of days teaching each week.  The kids were more than ready for half term by the end of last week and we were all looking forward to some adventures together!

Me & Mine family photo at Smithills Farm - May 2017

Me & Mine family photo on bikes - May 2017

Me & Mine family photo at Go Ape - May 2017

I often find I struggle for words a bit when I’m writing my Me & Mine post so I’m going to take a leaf out of Lucy’s book and talk about what we’re all loving this month:

Dave is loving

* Android Auto!
* seeing Maximo Park live
* drinking cocktails in the afternoon
* spec-ing up a new computer for Col
* accidentally on purpose making Col cycle twice as far as she’d expected to

Colette is loving

* cracking out the Saltwater sandals again
* Lush King of Skin
* driving Dave’s new car
* a spontaneous night out with K Hiz
* having a shower in peace

Ben is loving
* busting some new moves in his Street Dance class
* learning the words to Everything Everything’s Distant Past
* reading Billionaire Boy
* moving up to green hats at swimming
* getting as high as possible on the swings

Chloe is loving

* Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop the Feeling
* wearing summer dresses without leggings
* skipping
* drawing pictures
* new sparkly sandals

Amy is loving
* going to her friend’s house for a play date for the first time
* playing with Baby Jack
* play doh
* sunny trips to the park
* Fruit Pastilles ice lollies

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  • Colette Burgess is an experienced primary school teacher and has lived in Manchester for most of her adult life. She is married to Dave and they have three children aged 12, 15, and 16.

    Colette has been writing about days out and adventures in Manchester and beyond including day trips and short breaks in the UK and holidays abroad since 2012.

    Colette and her family love festivals, camping and generally being outside.

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16 thoughts on “Me & Mine – May 2017”

  1. A 70 mile bike ride? Wow! I’ve seen lots of photos with saltwater sandals and Im very tempted to get some #meandmineproject

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  2. You guys look so happy! We haven’t done a bike ride with my daughter lately. Would love to do one too ?

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  3. Yay for Saltwater sandal weather!! I went digging for mine in the back of the cupboard this week and it’s so nice to look down and have bright orange feet again! I hope you have a wonderful half term and lots of rest in among all the crazy busy!

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  4. Gorgeous family shots and I love the little monthly update. I am obsessed with fruit pastille ice lollies too, I’m worried I have an unhealthy addiction!

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  5. Oh I love their certificates sounds like such an adventure so it’s so fitting for you guys for your family snaps to be exploring somewhere. I live vicariously through you babes. These are fab. #meandmineproject

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  6. These photos are lovely! I’m glad I’m not the only one who struggles with the writing part of the Me and Mine posts!

    Have a great June!

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