Category Archives: Family

Nephew No 2

Posted on November 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

Nearly 2 months after Joe made his arrival, here are some photos of him.  NewbornAll of them Being held very carefully by his big brother. Joe at a day old was more cooked than Oli, Joe was a bit late, Oli … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Limping Lily

Posted on October 25, 2015 by nicdempsey

So this week, was all about Friday, when I had a bunion operation. Anyone wants me in the next couple of weeks, I'll be at home! https://t.co/UdtNpXEvnp — Nicola Dempsey (@nicdempsey) October 23, 2015 It was the first time I’d … Continue reading →

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Oh no 4-0, the brother edition

Posted on October 14, 2015 by nicdempsey

Even though he hasn’t had hair for a long time, it’s really weird to think about Ben being 40. If my younger brother is 40, then I must be ancient, which he’s been telling me for years!My mum likes to … Continue reading →

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Wedding

Posted on August 26, 2015 by nicdempsey

Ryan and Claire got married.. 

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Reasons to be Cheerful – May 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) Haircuts always make me feel better especially when the fringe is this out of control.2) Breakfasts with Ma.3) Ducklings. If the sight of ducklings don’t make you smile, then I don’t know what to do with you…4) Democracy and … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – April 2015

Posted on May 5, 2015 by nicdempsey

1) More family time. Watching Oli prank his parents with his Easter chick2) Seeing Jo and Ms T (and getting a postcard from Ms T, where she says she misses me and wants more rules!!)3) The Gin Martini and just … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Oli (and his gaelic football club) were in the St Patrick’s Day Parade. It makes me laugh, ’cause my Dad didn’t encourage us to do anything Irish at all (and Ma isn’t) but Ben and Lu’s next door … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Mothers Day

Posted on March 16, 2015 by nicdempsey

This week started with me admiring the daffodils.   The rest of the working week was pretty much the same as usual. My team has changed responsibilities so I’m currently handing over my stuff and learning (actually re-learning new stuff), … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day

Posted on March 14, 2015 by nicdempsey

Today is Mother’s Day in our family. Everyone is coming to mine for lunch. Ma will get flowers, but mostly it’ll be eating and talking and Oli running about and we’ll have a nice time, catching up and being with each … Continue reading →

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Life Happened – Strasbourg and Pretend Parenting

Posted on January 19, 2015 by nicdempsey

So this week was all about Strasbourg, Despite that I spent Monday and work and Monday evening stressing about packing. I really suck at packing.. — Nicola Dempsey (@nicdempsey) January 12, 2015 On Tuesday I had a slight problem before … Continue reading →

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