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By Rachel M Posted on June 18, 2017

Queues, parties, anxiety, and dad-friendly swimsuits

The party last night was a bit of a disaster. Everyone was told not to eat first because there would be food there but the food was a small pop-up … Continue reading Queues, parties, anxiety, and dad-friendly swimsuits

Categories: JournalTags: airports, anxiety, DJs, Paris, parties, party, queues, swimsuits
By Rachel M Posted on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016

Mother India, Edinburgh

I’ve lost my voice. I guess it’s a sign of a good party when you can’t talk for the next two days. At the Christmas dinner a couple of years … Continue reading Mother India, Edinburgh

Categories: JournalTags: Automattic, Edinburgh, Mother India, party, resturants
By Rachel M Posted on December 11, 2016December 11, 2016

How many outfits can I wear in one day?

It’s my work Christmas party in Edinburgh tonight and I’m very excited. Last year we went to York and this year there are so many more of us that we’ve split … Continue reading How many outfits can I wear in one day?

Categories: JournalTags: Christmas, Edinburgh, festive, party, work party
By Rachel M Posted on November 27, 2016November 27, 2016

10th Anniversary Party

About 10.5 years ago I bought a wedding dress to wear to my wedding which was 10 years ago yesterday. However I was 7 months pregnant at the wedding and … Continue reading 10th Anniversary Party

Categories: JournalTags: anniversary, party, wedding, wedding dress
By Rachel M Posted on November 26, 2016November 26, 2016

Party preparations!

We’re having a party this evening and I ordered Marks and Spencer catering which I collected this morning. The lady in M&S asked me how far away my car was … Continue reading Party preparations!

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, cargo bikes, catering, celebrate, cycling, fish, party
By Rachel M Posted on July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Photos from WordCamp Europe 2016

I work with so many wonderful photographers that I’ve stopped taking photos myself when I’m around them. There are always so many terrific photos that come out afterwards which other … Continue reading Photos from WordCamp Europe 2016

Categories: JournalTags: Automattic, party, photos, selfies, Vienna, wceu, WordCamp, WordPress
By Rachel M Posted on June 20, 2016

A Viennese waltz

I’m very excited to be attending Word Camp EU in Vienna this week. The lineup of speakers is superb and so many of my coworkers are going that it’ll be like a … Continue reading A Viennese waltz

Categories: JournalTags: dancing, party, Vienna, Viennese waltz, waltz, WordCamp
By Rachel M Posted on June 5, 2015

Bicycles, birds, and mathematicians

We’ve just returned from a very enjoyable departmental party at Ben’s work. The pure maths department is very small so it was a small and friendly gathering. There were some other … Continue reading Bicycles, birds, and mathematicians

Categories: JournalTags: bakfiets, birds, cargo bikes, cycling, nesting, party, University of Aberdeen
By Rachel M Posted on April 25, 2015

Provence

We’re currently staying at a truly magnificent place in Provence. My sister and her husband have organised a weekend celebration for their wedding rather than just the usual day and … Continue reading Provence

Categories: JournalTags: France, party, photos, Provence, travel, wedding
By Rachel M Posted on January 1, 2014

A new year: 2014

Elizabeth had a great birthday party yesterday. It was fun for the adults too and not without a few mishaps. At one point, Daniel vomited on the coat of one … Continue reading A new year: 2014

Categories: PhotosTags: birthday, fancy dress, New Year's Eve, party, vomit
By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2013

Happy birthday, Elizabeth

On this day, four years ago, Elizabeth was born. In hindsight, it wasn’t very well planned but she was due on the 17th of December and kept us waiting. After … Continue reading Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Categories: PhotosTags: birth, birthday, epidural, fancy dress, New Year's Eve, party
By Rachel M Posted on January 19, 2013

Road works and Daniel's party

Street Maintenance Auckland Transport has spent the last week ripping up the footpaths and kerbs on our street and replacing them with new footpaths and kerbs. I can’t think why … Continue reading Road works and Daniel's party

Categories: UncategorizedTags: cake, cycling, footpath, games, party, photo, road works
By Rachel M Posted on December 31, 2012

Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Happy birthday to gorgeous Elizabeth, who turned 3 today! We had a lovely party for her at home with lots of good friends to celebrate with. I made her a … Continue reading Happy birthday, Elizabeth

Categories: Photos, UncategorizedTags: birthday, cake, party
By Rachel M Posted on March 10, 2012

Zeki’s grave and photos

We buried Zeki in our back yard and planted a fern on the grave. Daniel helped us and was very interested in the process.   He does not seem bothered … Continue reading Zeki’s grave and photos

Categories: Auckland, PhotosTags: garden, party, photos, Zeki

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