I could’ve lost my Hubby on his 40th Birthday!   His brave actions put his own life at risk to save the lives of hundreds of passengers at Glasgow Airport on the day that an attempted terrorist attack took place.

We had just returned from a family holiday on 30th June 2007, when two terrorists stormed the airport with a jeep loaded with petrol cannisters.  The terrorists then started attacking a policeman who had run to the scene, before one of the men actually set himself alight!  My husband had been packing our suitcases into the car when the attackers struck.  At first he thought it was just an accident, but pretty soon he realised that something far more sinister was unfolding, and he ran to the aid of the lone policeman who was under attack by the terrorists.

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I’m taking part in Living Well Wednesday – a fun, weekly blogging meme, focusing on achieving our new year goals ONE WEEK AT A TIME!

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This week I’m joining in a new blog meme – Living Well Wednesday - a fun, weekly meme, focusing on achieving our new year goals ONE WEEK AT A TIME!

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Who needs expensive gifts or candlelit dinners?

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Burst pipe. No heating. Household chaos.

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struggling to work through to-do list

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I wanted to share this fantastic wee video with you.  It was filmed by my cousin’s daughter and her pals, as a competition entry to win a dinner date with 2009 X Factor finalist, Olly Murs *swoon*

I reckon Kayleigh and her friends have done a smashing job of this video.  It’s so professional and they are only 13 & 14 years old!! 

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facing a crossroads in my life

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Click HERE and HERE to see some photos of my daughter’s new gummy smile!

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In 2007, we returned from our family holiday just in time to get caught up in the Glasgow Airport Terror Attack. 

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I had a very busy, eventful, enjoyable and emotional weekend! On Saturday 3rd July, my sister, Elaine, got married to her lovely partner, Andy. I was very chuffed to be Chief Bridesmaid and my beautiful daughters were delighted to be flower girls.

Here’s a photo of Elaine with Dad and Andy, outside the church.

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Today I found out that I am the One-Minute Writer Winner from Tuesday 15 June 2010.  Yay!    I am so thrilled!

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Today I’d like to share a proud Mommy Moment with you! 

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My daughters are off school today, as it is an inset (AKA in-service) day, when the schools are closed to pupils to allow the teachers to participate in training workshops. These days are a major pain in the butt for working parents like me, as we have to either take the day off or arrange childcare cover.

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I was standing at the checkout at Sainsbury's on my lunch break today, with my basketful of shopping all laid out on the conveyor belt when, out of the blue, a grey-haired old man steps in front of me and places four tins of soup in front of my groceries.

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