Happy New Year and more importantly did you have a good Christmas?? I'm kind of sad it's nearly over already, it's been so so heavenly being up at my parents for about five days. So nice to just switch off from the real world and boring things like going to the supermarket or having to think about anything. Just lots of time with family, friends, eating a lot of cheese, turkey, coca cola ham and chocolate - with the odd few grapes thrown in for health. We had lots of long sunny dog walks, films, sofa time, really chilled, really lovely. And now it's the last day of 2014 already??? Aka the best year of my life. I'm in a reflective mood today, so here's a little {oh ok it's actually pretty big} look back at some of the highlights and a few of my favourite photos from the past twelve months.

I've got a hell of a lot to be thankful for but I feel guilty sometimes at how lucky I am. Why were we born in a country without war, without horrific things like ebola? Why was I born to such a loving, generous family and found my favourite person to marry? There's a 'thing' called happiness guilt, did you know that? I'm truly truly happy and I feel bad about it sometimes. But my Dad told me to turn that guilt into gratitude. Life is what you make it and you shouldn't feel bad about it as long as you appreciate it properly. I try and do as much as I can for other people and charity but we could all do more. January is a time for resolutions and I'd like mine to be around giving more.

And again, as I said in my last post, a huge thank you to all of you who come and read the blog. I hope you're all looking forward to 2015 and all that it brings. I'll be back to regular posting, although maybe only a few times a week compared to everyday, from next week.