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We went to Cambridge today for little Jackson's first birthday party.  It was held in the sports hall of the college where Steve works.  There were 35 of us so a bit too many to have in their home.   It went really well and everyone had a lovely time.  The birthday boy was very good.   He had a lovely number one birthday cake baked and decorated by his Mummy.  Verity is a fabulous cook.

Little man did need some help from Mummy to blow out his candles.

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A very quick photo today.  This is Simon preparing dinner.  He is home by half past four on Fridays so he usually cooks the dinner. He is a good cook. It wasn't anything fancy; lemon chicken with mashed potato, broccoli and carrots.

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We were at the kennels today to bath Lily. Lily is a Husky Cross.  She has a skin condition due to a zinc deficiency.  This is quite a common thing with Huskies.  She has zinc tablets but she also needs regular baths. She was a very good girl in the bath.

Before we began we took her out for some playtime and general fuss time.  Here she is with Simon. 

She is the sweetest girl.  You can find out more about her and see more photos HERE 

Jacksons First Birthday

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday dear Jackson

Happy Birthday to you!!

Jackson George Youngs is 1 year old today.

With lots and lots of love from

Nanny and Grandad xxxx

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Today is a very special day.  Our little grandson turns one year old today.  I can't believe where that year has gone to and I can't believe just how far he has come.  I expect some of you will remember this time last year.  I know none of our family will ever forget.  Little Jackson was born at just 29 weeks gestation and weighed just 3lbs.  This photo is not one that I have taken it is the one that Verity posted on her Facebook page today. The tiny little bodysuit that he is holding in the right hand photo says "I'm a little miracle" It was one of the first things that I got for him.  It was a long while before he was big enough to fit in it.

This is the text that accompanied that photo from Verity.

Happy Birthday my precious boy, one today! I had to wait 5 days to hold you, a week to see your whole face, about 2 weeks (before I dared) to kiss you and 6 weeks to bring you home. But we never felt hard done by, the opposite, we felt very lucky. It was a happy, scary, worrying and joyful time all in one. We love you little man, you are perfect. — feeling blessed

This photo was taken by me but clearly not today!  It is one of the first ones that I took  of Jackson.

 I know Photo 365 is about taking a photo a day but today is different.  Today is our little miracles day. Today is special.

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I have had a nice day.  Went to visit an Etsy friend this morning, she lives in the village. Had a nice chat over a coffee. Had a lazy day after that.  Made a couple of birthday cards, did some research online for some ideas I have had, made some cakes and then finished another knitted square.

Simon was home late as he was running get ahead sessions for exam students. Had country chicken for dinner and then watched Eastenders.  Very lazy really!

Today's photo is Simon in his garage. Despite coming home late he still went out to play!  He is currently making some kind of lifting thing. That is as much as I know.

He did say that he has made it all out of scrap metal that he had laying around and it would cost around £300 new. He is going to price up the materials to see if they would be viable for him to make and sell.

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Another busy day.  Lots of housework today but I did find time to make a little purple brooch.  The bits and bobs came from a Crafty Creatives box. You can find out more about them on my Fabrilushus blog. Anyway, this is what I made.

It is purple felt.  It has a brass, filigree square with pink bugle bead in the centre.  There is a pink and black braid around the edge and it has bugle beads in each corner.  I am quite pleased with it and the photo doesn't do it justice.  Really must get to grips with my new camera.

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It's been an incredibly busy day again so it is just a  quick shot of Loulou for today.

This is our girlie.