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June recap | 2024


Goodbye June and hello July, it has been a crazy month with so much going on and so many highs!

We started off last month with a job interview for me and I am pleased to say that i got the job, I start in September which is so exciting and hopefully a new chapter for us. Liam has been enjoying his job and has a tan that many people would envy. The girls have had transition days and meetings for there new school and have done amazing! This certainly was the month of change.

Me and Lils took part in the race for life this month which I am so proud of, we raised £150 for cancer research, a charity very close to our heart and are so grateful for everyone that sponsored us. Liam was sadly working on Fathers day so we celebrated on the Saturday, on the Sunday we spent time with my Dad at Bodiam castle, a beautiful national trust location with lots to explore. We had lunch and watched the steam train on the local track from the tower.

Lils has been on her year 6 residential which is something her school do to mark the end of year 6, she took part in all the activities from rock climbing and high swing to rafting and camp fires. This has started to make me emotional as we are coming to the end of Lilly's days of primary school!

We have 'enjoyed' a mini heatwave with picky dinners, ice drinks and ice cream but am glad that the weather is cooler now. Especially as we took a trip to Brands hatch for Super touring power 2, an event that we also enjoyed last year. It was a fantastic day and we met Abbie Eaton and Jake hill to make the day even more memorable.

All in all June has been kind to us and I am grateful for a nice month of happiness and fun!

Victoria x 
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