Yearly Archives: 2011

The A-Z of me

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I’ve seen a few people do these lately so I thought I’d do one to help people get to know me better, feel free to do your own version and let me know so I can take a look.

A. Age: 28
B. Bed size: Double
C. Chore that you hate: Probably dusting, a few minutes lat and it seems dusty again
D. Dogs: Nope, and have never really wanted one.
E. Essential start to your day: Normally starts with getting Mia’s bottle then a shower
F. Favorite colour: This depends on my mood but I’d probably say red
G. Gold or Silver: Does white gold count?
H. Height: 5ft10
I. Instruments you play: Nothing, I’ve never been very creative
J. Job title: Warehouse manager
K. Kids: 2 beautiful girls, Aly who is a cheeky 3 year old and Mia who is a cute 11 month old.
L. Live: Uckfield, East Sussex
M. Mother’s name: Lorraine
N. Nicknames: Can’t actually think of any, probably just the boring Dazza
O. Overnight hospital stays: When I was a baby I had an operation, and when Mia was rushed to hospital at 6 days old we both stayed in hospital
P. Pet peeves: Can’t think of any, people who just stop when walking in front of you.
Q. Quote from a movie: “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” Hannibal Lecter The Silence of the Lambs
R. Right or left handed: Right handed
S. Siblings: 1 younger sister (Kim)
T. Time you wake up: The alarm goes off at 6.30 every morning and normally in the shower at 7
U. Underwear: Yes I wear that, boxers everytime
V. Vegetable you hate: Cauliflower, can’t stand it.
W. What makes you run late: Children, I’m normally ready but children seem to hold me up, I need to take a toy or need a wee.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: The last one I had was when I got rushed to hospital for kidney problems
Y. Yummy food that you make: I can’t really make sweet things so I guess it would be a dish like stuffed peppers or fish in a bag.
Z. Zoo animal: I guess something simple like a monkey, but I do love whales but you tend not to see too many of those in zoos!

My 1st trip to The Amex

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It’s taken a little while but I finally got to see a match at the brilliant new Amex Stadium, home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

When approaching the stadium from the train it looks very impressive and our excitement grew.


For 20,000 people trying to get into the ground one way or another it was quick and easy which going on previous experiences was a surprise. Once we got in our soft comfy seats we had a look around and was amazed it really is stunning.


The match we’d come to see was against Leeds Utd and expected a tight match but that seemed to go out the window quickly when Leeds took a 2-0 lead into the 2nd half.

Brighton really where poor and some people around us actually didn’t return for the 2nd half…what a mistake!

Brighton came out with a real fight and the introduction of Vicente kicked them into life. And somehow Brighton went into the dying minutes leading 3-2 but as luck would have it Leeds scored a late late goal for it to finish 3-3.

The atmosphere seemed amazing in the second half and the Leeds fans played their parts and as we were down by the away fans we was having some great banter with them and all in good spirits.

Getting back on the train to Lewes was a nightmare and we were queueing for ages but that’s part an parcel of the day.

All in all a great evening and I can’t wait for our next trip.

To Christen or not?

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Its a choice parents go through and one me and my wife have gone through over the last few years.

When our daughters were born it was mentioned a few times mainly by other people rather than ourselves. We both knew what we wanted and it didn’t really need to be spoken about.

Neither of us is religious in any form and we felt it would be hypocritical of us to get either of them Christened. Even when we got married church really didn’t enter our heads and we decided to get married at a local Manor.

Don’t get me wrong I have nothing against religion or being Christened but we think for our children we would like them to have the choice when they are older.

Of around 600,000 babies born in Britain each year, 168,000 are baptised into the Church of England and another 64,000 into the Roman Catholic Church. – Source babyworld.co.uk

I can sort of understand people wanting to do this but for me if you do it because you are forced into it by family members then that is wrong, if however you do it because you believe in it that’s your choice.

I’m sure people will have their views on this and I’d like them to leave a comment for a health debate.

What to do with courgettes?

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It seems this year everyone is growing mega courgettes and seem to be struggling with new ideas of what to do with them.

Once you’ve made stuffed courgettes, used them in stir frys and salads what can you do?

Well if need something that is quick and easy and perfect for children try this.

Courgette bake – its very easy and perfect for a quick meal.

Firstly chop up the courgette and pop it in a frying an with a little oil. Fry it off until it starts to soften but try not to burn it. Then pop this into a glass dish and top with a can on chopped tomatoes and a sprinkling of cheese and mix in the glass dish, next add more cheese to the top so it goes crispy. Put it in the oven at 175 for 15-20mins or until the cheese has melted.

We usually have a side of potato wedges…perfect.

Aly’s First Sleepover

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My little girl is growing up so fast.

Over the weekend Aky had her first sleepover. Now granted it was only at her Nana’s but still I don’t expect her at the age of 3 to sleep over at a friends.

She was so excited and packed her little suitcase and took her pillow and of she went. She just had enough time to say bye to us and off she went.

By the sounds of it she was a very good girl and loved sleeping in her new bed and didn’t wake up until 6.40am which is a lie in normally for us.

Mia seemed to miss her the most and kept looking for her and asking for her (well in her own special way)

I just hope she’s this good when we stay at Peppa Pig World in a few weeks.

How Christmas’ have changed

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Its easy to tell when a child is getting old…for the past few years Aly has never asked for anything and we bought her what we thought she’d like.

This year however its completely different. Aly has made it very clear what she wants for Christmas, she has got hold of a Sylvanian Family catalogue and circled everything she would like. (Thankfully the Argos catalogue is too heavy for her to lift). Now bare in mind she will be 4 by the time Christmas comes along.

I hope she doesn’t expect Santa to bring her everything she has circled. Add that list to her saying ‘I want that for Christmas’ to every toy advert on Nick Jr.

Luckily Mia has no idea who or what Santa is and I might try and keep it that way until shes about 18.

What are the chances?

Can’t believe Mia is almost 1

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Can’t believe my little Mia is almost one. In under a months time she will be 1 year old and how the last year has flown!!

So much has happened in that year.

She got rushed to hospital when she was only 6 days old and that was without doubt the scariest thing that has ever happened in mine and I would guess Laura’s life.

Aly has had her 1st eye operation in that time. She’s getting better but she will need another operation.

I’ve changed jobs twice and passed my driving test.

Laura has found something she enjoys (no not work) making jewellery.

As Mia grows up you remember all the brilliant things that you’d forgotten they do. Like trying to stand up on their own and eating on their own. The difference this time around is before Aly had to learn everything from us but this time you can see Mia watching Aly and trying to copy her like jumping up and down on the bed etc.

The last 12 months have been great but the next 12 months where she learns to walk and talk will be better. I might not be saying that when they are both talking away at 6am.

New things to add to the list

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 Just thought I’d add a few new things to my list. With my 29th birthday approaching and Christmas if anyone wants to buy me one of these I won’t moan.

  • Scuba Diving With Sharks
  • Go paragliding
  • Aqua sphereing
  • Try snowboard or skiing
  • Wakeboarding
  • Go to Cadburys World – Booked for 27th November
  • Get my picture taken with someone famous
  • Get a caricature done
  • Take a 1st aid course
  • Watch a 3D football game
  • Paint a piece of pottery
  • Zumba class
  • Try contact lenses
  • Bull riding
  • Go on the London Eye
  • Do a lap of the Nürburgring race track
  • Water Skiing

    Our Day at Knockhatch Adventure Park

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    For Bank Holiday Monday we decided to take the children to Knockhatch Adventure Park which is near Eastbourne in East Sussex.

    Mia as you would expect wasn’t too interested but she kept having a peek at the animals. Aly on the other hand was loving feeding the animals.


    And she was also quite happy to stroke the ponies which for her is a major thing.


    The park itself was busy as we expected as it was a lovely day but once inside it was well spread out so you never felt cramped or anything.

    After we’d fed the animals Aly seemed to find the jumping pillows like a homing pigeon. These jumping pillows are the largest in East Sussex and Aly was bouncing her heart out.


    We also sat Mia on them while Aly jumped and Mia loved it and was laughing her head off.

    After tempting Aly off with some food we had a little picnic, and of course this was Mia’s favourite part.


    We had managed to keep Aly away from the indoor play area but she sniffed out the outdoor play area and somehow I was roped in to going down the avalanche slide which no one told me I could get wet and I did!

    As we was feeling daring and doing some extreme sports we went in a rowing boat which Aly wasn’t keen on but once out there she loved being the Captain while Mummy and Daddy had to row.


    Finally the time had come and we had to head off to the indoor adventure park and once again it was down to me to throw myself down slides and squeeze through gaps only big enough for a 6 year old at max. This is without doubt Aly’s domain and she spend ages diving down slides that even older children seemed scared of.

    Finally after what seemed like hours we tempted her off with an ice cream and after wearing them both out, especially Mia.


    It was time to head home.

    We all had such a brilliant time, it wasn’t too expensive.

    For a family of 4 it costs £31.50 which isn’t too bad for the fun they had. I’m not sure how much the food is as we took a picnic.

    I would recommend it without doubt.

    New things to try before I’m 30

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    Listed below are the things I want to do this year. The idea is to try something new every week and Ideally keep it going until my 30 birthday which is November 2012. If you have any ideas please let me know and if suitable I will add them to the list.The list isn’t in any sort of order.

    • Get a tattoo
    • Get a massage
    • Go zorbing
    • Ride a hot air balloon
    • Watch a rugby match at Twickenham
    • Take a flight in a helicopter
    • Drive in another country
    • Go to the Notting Hill Carnival
    • Drive a Ferrari or Porsche
    • Create a coat of arms
    • Try Yoga or Thai Chi
    • Go Rock climbing
    • Get a fake tan
    • Build a raft
    • Eat Haggis
    • Take a walk on Blackpool beach
    • Go up Blackpool tower
    • Run a half marathon (Signed up to run Brighton half Marathon)
    • Do a sky dive for charity
    • Learn Spanish
    • Write a song
    • Have a go at Ice Skating
    • Visit Las Vegas
    • Throw a theme party
    • Go paintballing
    • Go to a fashion show
    • Cook a full Christmas dinner
    • Be a extra in a movie or TV show
    • Write a will
    • Meet someone famous
    • Hold a snake
    • Be on the Radio
    • Write my autobiography