My 5 Weeks Old Son

Here is a picture of my son (5 weeks old) in a Molliemoo Sleepsuit and hat, looking very cute.

I cannot believe he is 5 weeks old but time goes so quickly now I have two to look after. He is doing really well, putting on lots of weight (nearly weighs 13lbs!!) and is now showing some interest in what is going on around him.

He is very easy compared to his sister who is going through the terrible 2's!! Is currently screaming a lot when she cannot have what she wants and waking up in the middle of the night and not wanting to go back to sleep!!

I am looking forward to when this stage is over then it will be the terrible 3's..... :)

Anna

Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival - September 2009

I was looking for things to do in my area this summer when I came across the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival which is taking place in September. It is run to celebration the best of food and drink available in Sussex.

Events are being held every weekend in September please see details on there website:

Brightonfoodfestival

I am planning on visiting the Mermaid Market which is being held every Saturday and Sunday throughout September at the Brighton Marina in the Village Square 11am-4pm

Restaurants are featuring local festival dishes and fresh local fish at the market, plus free Chilli tastings at the Fiery Food shop in the square.

A good excuse to go to Brighton marina and have lunch as there are some great restaurants overlooking the sea and lovely yachts that I will never be able to afford!!

Anna

My Bridesmaids! Saturday 18th July 2009

A little bit late but I had to show you a picture of my beautiful bridesmaids! My wedding took place on 18th July this year and I had both my sisters, their daughters and my daughter! (and it was supposed to be a small wedding!).

Anna looked amazing (right of pic) as her son was born only a week before my big day! fortunately we were still able to buy the bridesmaid dress a week out, as we were waiting and waiting... to see whether he would arrive before the wedding!

The hairclips and bracelets were provided by Harriet who runs 'The Children's Jewellery Company'. Harriet provides a bespoke service and it was great to get these made, by hand, in the colours I was using for my wedding, and have something completely unique for my day.

Cathy

Chilli Fiesta, 8-9 August, Sussex

This weekend I will be attending the Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens, near Chichester in Sussex. It is now a cult event which is in its 15th year.

With over 250 varieties of Chillies on display and some of the hottest Chilli plants displayed, it is amazing that these are all grown in England.

Food
There will be over 100 exhibitors where you can try sizzling snacks such a hot sausages, chilli sauces, chutneys and jellies but also more unusual products such as chilli ice cream, chilli chocolate and even chilli fruit juices and beers.

Tours
There will be guided tours of the walled gardens, chilli growing demonstrations, and short seminars.

For more information: Chilli Festival

Maybe I will see you there!

Cathy

World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 09

As I am currently breastfeeding my son I thought it was worth a mention about World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2009.

The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is the greatest outreach vehicle for the breastfeeding movement, being celebrated in over 120 countries. This year, WABA teams up with the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) and the International Baby Food Action Network-Geneva Infant Feeding Association (IBFAN-GIFA) who represent an international collaboration of United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations (IFE Core Group) concerned with protection and support of safe and appropriate infant and young child feeding in emergencies. Together we call for the active protection and support of breastfeeding during emergencies and the prevention and refusal of donations of breastmilk substitutes1, bottles and teats that, too often, do more harm than good.

Please read more at http://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/images/press_release.pdf

If you are on twitter you can also show your support at http://twibbon.com/join/World-Breastfeeding-Week

I appreciate how breastfeeding helps protect your child from illnesses but there is a greater need for mothers to do this in poorer countries especially in emergencies to protect themselves and their children.

Anna