Christmas 2011

Mr Jingles our Miniature Stallion enjoyed a butterscotch lick  

The old Oak with a Face

Christmas time in the valley our Christmas walk

Above  a walk on the wild side

Baby Harrison

Bonnie the Rat

Reggie the Dog

Fred got a bone for Christmas 

Jake got a seed tower as his present 

Sooty the cat got catnip

A dog is for life not just for Christmas 

Boys Zone Mad !  @ nearly 82 yrs old

Bonnie the Rat got a seed Block 

Christmas has been a time of relaxing for us. We have enjoyed our time together. We all got presents we wanted, Aaron has had a wonderful few days playing with all the presents he go and my wasn`t he spoiled as always.

We all helped with Christmas dinner which was really nice. The house is being altered at the moment, so its in a bit of turmoil. But it will be worth it when its done. The house will eventually in a few weeks have it own self contained annex. This is just one phase we have planned the next phase will start next year, other alterations have already happened. I am so looking forward to next year y the end of it the house should be looking like a show house. We are very lucky as two of Simon`s son`s are builders`s, they are happy to help sort this house out, the past bad memories will be thankfully gone all except for Daniel  his presence will never be forgotten. 

We have all had a lovely Christmas. 

At this time I would like to wish all my family and wonderful friends a very Happy New Year. Simon, Aaron and I look forward to seeing you all when we get back next year. Happy Blogging for the year 2012 .  XXXX 

It`s Christmas !

It`s  Christmas 

There`s not a day that goes by when I don't think of you. There will never be a Christmas again in my life time that will ever be the same again. You loss is still so painful for us all.

As we can`t give you presents Aaron and I have decided to do something special for you. 

We have built you a website which will carry many links to help people like you. We have told the story of your big brother ( who you are now playing with in Heaven )  We have also included your special friends Matthew and Ayesha who are also up there with you. You are all properly having a great time partying with the Angles, but then again you all are our Angles.

We miss you everyday Daniel but I also no you are close by. You have ways of letting us no your around.

Your new web site is  @

http://danielsdisabilitydatabase.weebly.com/

Remember the site is still under construction !   We have also started to tell Story`s about you if you look to the right on the blog you will see a box named Our Angles. Our special memories of you will be shown on there they will include photographs never published before. Also on your new web site we will have a special page for your friends to share their own special memories of you. I have quite a few to list up to now. 

Your facebook group has grown we now have over 650 members. Thank you to everyone who has joined we are so happy Daniel has never been forgotten.  Here is the link 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/inmemoryofdaniel/     please feel free to join all welcome. 

Aaron has also received donations in your memory as he still would like to raise money in your memory for your beloved RDA ponies Teddy and Homer.

Anyway Daniel and Baby Callum both Aaron and I wish you a very Happy Christmas wherever you may be. We love and miss you both so very much. We hope your having fun partying with the Angels. God Bless our boys xxxx

Romantic Christmas @ Powis Castle

Whilst Aaron was out with the army cadets recently serving Christmas lunches, Simon and I visited Powis Castle. It was so romantic especially being this time of year.

We were so lucky to witness the castles deer they were out in the paddocks adjoining the castle walls.

We sat for a while watching the deer grazing what was left of the winter grass.

Afterwards we went on a special Christmas tour of the Castle with a guide. The Castle was decorated as if it was a Victorian Christmas time. Absolutely wonderful.

We were told many story's from Victorian times. We were even taken to the maze of cellars beneath the castle were all the wines and beers were brewed on site. Simon and I really enjoyed it.

After the tour we headed off to the Castle tea room were we sat down to a lovely Christmas lunch.

We had such a romantic time. Later we went to pick up Aaron who had also had a wonderful time with his army pals and a free Christmas lunch. He looks so smart in his army uniform. He is so proud to be a young soldier. He spends hours polishing his boots and ironing his uniform to perfection.

Recently he also got his Shark level 2 in life saving. His interim report from school was fantastic 13 A,s and 1 B. Although he has had a rough time in his personal life of late he still did so very well. He has his own mind and will not be brought down by being bullied. Aaron can now speak in Welsh, French and Spanish. I am so very proud of him, I think his achievements deserve an extra special Christmas present this year.  Don't You !

Steel Panther / Motley Creu & DEF LEPPARD Live Rock Night

Recently we went to a wonderful rock concert, Def Leppard have been my hero`s since I was a teenager. They were the stars of the show on their mirror ball worldwide tour.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=977sKtxEDkQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyJflCKiIgw&feature=related

Another famous rock band was also on stage Motley Crue. These were brilliant too. Tommy Lee`s drum set did 360 degree`s an amazing set up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW47CkeG6-Q&feature=related Tommy Lee on the Rotating Drums Roller Coaster Drum Set

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm5auKDPoSY&feature=fvst Motley Crue

Well what can I say about these guys well think Simon & I sat with our mouths open in shock at their behavior. But we also had a good giggle. They sure got your attention with their antics.

http://www.youtube.com/user/steelpantherrocks?blend=1&ob=4 NOT for the faint hearted

http://www.downnoutz.com/ Joe Elliots website down n outz

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Elliott about Joe

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-Elliott/55082139697 facebook

Joe Elliot was my idol as a teenager. I adored him. Joe Elliot is the lead singer of Def Leppard. To see my idol on stage after all these years was fab.

I loved this concert and spent most of it out of my seat dancing in the stairways to the songs I love Pour Some Sugar On Me, Rock Of Ages, Hysteria, Animal and many many more. What a fab night we had. LOVED IT !

above and below Joe Elliot in his younger days and above him now.

Also below are some of the photo,s from the concert !!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/defleppardofficial?blend=1&ob=4 Def Leppard on YouTube

Simon`s 50th Birthday : COLDPLAY

Its official Simon has reached the big 50 although he defiantly dosen`t look it ! The day before all the family went out for a meal at Montford Bridge. We all had a lovely time after the meal all the boys played pool whilst the grannies sat around a huge hearth decorated with Christmas garland. A huge log fire it was so very cosy. Of course the grannies all gossiped my mum, Simon`s mum and Simon`s Ex mother in law who is a very lovely lady.
I new all lad`s had a surprise for Simon Nathan and I had cooked it up over the last few months. During the afternoon Simon was presented with tickets for one of his favourite band`s COLDPLAY. Wow his face was a picture a big smile across his face. They has also collected £200 for him to spend. Aaron and the boys also played football outside. It was a enjoyable afternoon had by all.

COLDPLAY

Well what can I say this show was absolutely fantastic. We headed to Manchester late in the afternoon. After parking up we headed for some supper. On the way into the concert we were all given wristbands ? Later in the show as the lights dimmed we found out why ? The whole arena lite up with little different coloured lights all around it was a fantastic sight. Simon and I rocked and boogied in the isles. It was quite incredible and we would recommend their concerts to everyone. The support act was Marina & the Diamonds. The lead singer was quite a character reminding me of Bjork. Below are some of the photo`s we took at the concert.

Simon - After a shock week we celebrated Simon`s birthday. Earlier in the week we found out the sad news that Simon`s cancer has been found in his liver. It is early days yet but we are hopeful for the future there are a range of treatments available. Simon at present is bright and well although he has the occasional days were he feels no so good and he is still very restricted with day to day activities. We are all as a family going to make the most of our future together. Since meeting Simon we have shared so many memories to date with many more to come Cancer will not stop us. He is such a lovely man and certainly does not deserve what is happening to him. Thank you to everyone who sent Simon cards and birthday wishes. He is loved not just by me but all my family and friends as well as his own.

In Memory Of Daniel

Recently both Aaron and I have set up a new facebook group. The group is in memory of Daniel to mark the 4Th anniversary of his sad death this Christmas / New Year.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=816524720&ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/inmemoryofdaniel/ this is the link to the group.

We decided to set this group up quite some time ago and bring his fund back to life to help to enable us to raise money in Daniel`s memory. His fund has laid dormant since his death.

Aaron has raised money this year for Clywd Special Riding Centre in Daniels memory there is a photo on the new facebook group page. He raised the money along with his class mates. We also sponsor two RDA ponies Teddy & Homer. Daniel rode both of these lovely ponies they gave him hours of fun.

The fund I set up for Daniel was unique. With it being for a single child it wasn't classed as a charity it was a trust. From when Daniel was around 1 - 2 yrs old I realised for us to enable Daniel to live life to the full we needed extra funding. I wasn't happy asking people for money although i did receive many donations over the years from people who adored Daniel. So I opened a shop to raise money, ran stalls and also opened an EBay shop. This was done through a separate business from the fund which I still own today. In fact this business helped me focus when Daniel died it kept me going, alive in fact. In time I new I had to change the name of the business to separate it entirely form the fund. It was heartbreaking but I eventually did it changing from Daniels Trust Fund to Penybont Stores

facebook page http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=816524720&ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Penybont-Stores/193905603969281

The business today is still thriving but now earns me a living. I love the job I do, selling some lovely items that come into my shops making people happy. The shops are now on eBay and facebook. I also have selective web sites advertising what I do and some of the things we sell including selective craft. Some of the craft is unique to our shops. The shop on Daniels Web Site http://www.danielstrustfund.com/ is no longer in use as it would be inappropriate to sell things under the fund name.

The aim of the new group is to connect people with any type of special needs or disability. The group in time will offer help advice and support. It is also for people to express there own experiences of having lived with disability / special needs. It is also for special people themselves.

I also intend to either create a blog or web site to run along side the group to collect information and use it as a data base filled with links and story's about special people.
The group is going to be run by myself and Aaron but I will add appropriate people as admins who can offer specialist advice.

We also intend to fund raise and give the money we raise away to selected Charity's.

Since setting up this page only a few days ago I would like to thanks all who have joined and offered their support. I have also received some lovely texts and messages form people. I no I have so many wonderful friends and family around use. We have a fantastic support network. Thank you to to the Shropshire Star who have been so helpful in the past and have offered support in my present quest.
We get on with everybody with the exception of one or two people, who still try to hurt us. As many of my friends tell us I have been far to trusting over the years offering support to people who stab you in the back and tell such terrible lies, well the door is now closed and will stay that way. Sometimes you need to close door on people who are intend on hurting you. Its such a shame as I haven't a wicked bone in my body and try to see good in everyone but unfortunately people don't think the same as I do, they take advantage of my good nature.

I am writing a book which will take me a long time to do it covers most of the traumatic experiences my family and I have been through throughout our lives. I am hoping this book will help those effected by disability, abuse, trauma and bereavement.

Anyway everyone is welcome to join our new group in memory of Daniel No One is excluded please feel free to write on the group wall anything that may be helpful to others.

In Memory Of Daniel Mchugh He may be gone but never forgotten !