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2013-06-17 20:26:24 (2 comments, 4 reshares, 26 +1s)

Check out this Warm Bodies Parody I saw today. I must've missed it when it was released.

If you watched the film Warm Bodies, you'll enjoy this :D Very cleverly done with a really catchy tune.

2013-06-16 08:19:19 (16 comments, 6 reshares, 174 +1s)

Happy Fathers Day

I'm very lucky to have been blessed with an amazing father who sadly passed away 2 and a half years ago. I've got so many happy memories of him that I'll fondly think of today. I just wished he could have been here to meet his grandson. You would have loved him to bits.

I've also had the lucky break of marrying into a brilliant family... Picking up two new fathers along the way... Kennie and Chris, we love you both. And I'll be thinking of my late grandad today too.

There is of course someone very special that will have a lovely first Father's Day. +Kai Young, Xander and I love you very much. Have a wonderful Father's Day.

Cheers to all the dads out there past, present and those who're just about to become dads!! Can't leave you guys out!

2013-06-14 14:16:48 (30 comments, 5 reshares, 155 +1s)

+Kai Young and I are getting ready to see Man of Steel tonight!!

We've been waiting so long to see it!!!

How adorable is Xander's Clark Kent outfit?!?

2013-06-14 12:14:36 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 35 +1s)

I do love a bit of Rhett and Link on YouTube and I've been subscribed for absolutely aaaaages <3

Check out their middle-school production of Man of Steel... So cute! ^_^

2013-06-12 12:51:53 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 62 +1s)

I've been pleasantly surprised at the help out there for new parents and the little bits and bobs that when you have a wee baby in Scotland that you get free.

From Xander's visit to the registry office (where you get a birth certificate in Scotland), they gave us a wonderful cd filled with nursery rhymes and classical music... Of which, I've used numerous times.

Today, when I popped into the library I asked about Bookbug... Something that the health visitor tells you that you can join (for free)

What I didn't pay attention to is that he got two free books and a cd of so his and rhymes. It's meant to promote early reading to children and get the 'bitten by the book bug' <3 As a former library assistant, I think this is just great!

It's set up by the Scottish Book Trust and funded by the Scottish Government and has other... more »

2013-06-11 09:25:53 (9 comments, 33 reshares, 71 +1s)

Needing cheered up?

Check out +Stuart Edge's video where he entertains whilst being charitable. It brought a smile to my face and his YouTube channel is definitely worth subscribing to!

2013-06-06 21:37:39 (50 comments, 6 reshares, 192 +1s)

So this #throwbackthursday #blastfromthepast today is a picture +Kai Young took of me when I was 18 years old.
I was still in college studying acting, but I had had a car accident a few days before, but Kai decided to get a photo of me glammed up to cheer me up. My neck brace was just out of shot!!

Oh yeah, that's the first time I'd worn that tigger top. I loved that thing!!

2013-06-06 21:22:33 (6 comments, 4 reshares, 73 +1s)

It was a stunning day in Scotland.. The sun was out for a change and it stayed all day!
Xander, Shug and I went out for a nice walk (although I'm not used to sweltering heat!!) So here's a picture I took today on the walk on one of the paths surrounded by blossom trees.

I've meant to photograph this area for years, but never had a half-decent camera with me. I particularly like it when the blossom petals carpet the ground fully. It's just beautiful. ^_^

2013-06-04 21:42:22 (7 comments, 17 reshares, 62 +1s)

Here's a quick little kitty video that made my day!

2013-06-04 08:28:13 (15 comments, 9 reshares, 131 +1s)

So little Xander shared with us his first smile... It took a while to get him to smile (he must be a serious baby!!) And we took loads of attempts to get a photo of him smiling.

I woke up today to the cool new google+ feature of automatically doing animations and collages of multiple takes of photos when it senses similar photos from the auto upload from my phone.

It's a nifty little feature that I didn't realise was there. <3 Very cool! :D

So here's some of the images that were auto-generated! (And his smile pic!)
#autoawesome  

2013-06-02 21:03:26 (37 comments, 0 reshares, 183 +1s)

We were out and about enjoying the sunshine today in Callendar Park in Falkirk on an unusually sunny day. It was glorious sunshine here in Scotland.

The big mansion in the background of the picture is of Callender House http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/callendar-park/

So this was Xander's first proper outing to a park and we sat and enjoyed sitting in the shade of some trees <3

We then headed for some dinner with Kai's family :D

He's chilling out in his little swing now waiting for me to finish up.

So have you guys had a nice weekend? It's been lovely here :D

2013-05-31 23:02:40 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 22 +1s)

So tomorrow, it's a very important day for one of my friends +Carter Gibson and for some very very important non-profit places that need a bit of a kick start.

+The LittleBigFund  lets the public choose which nonprofits that should be featured. 

It's aiming to help nonprofits by selecting where donations are going month by month. LittleBigFund is a place to find out about the organisations and what they would do with donations raised.

By crowdsourcing donations, a small donation turns into a much more substantial contribution to some really amazing organisations.

So, if you're looking for something to put some money to, pop over to +The LittleBigFund  for more info and good luck to Carter for the launch day!


Check out https://littlebigfund.org/ tomorrow once it launches.

2013-05-31 07:49:29 (18 comments, 5 reshares, 89 +1s)

Following on +matthew rappaport's post on #AutoAwesome , here's an animated pic of me taking pictures for some of more helpful posts ^_^

2013-05-30 08:47:36 (18 comments, 50 reshares, 173 +1s)

Tee-he!! This headteacher in Penketh promised his year 11 students that if they hit their targets for the year, he'd make a Gangnam Style video... They did!! (Well done guys!)

Nice to see the headteacher have a good sense of humour :) And it looks like they've had a right good laugh making it. ^_^

2013-05-28 10:17:55 (7 comments, 10 reshares, 79 +1s)

Check this out.. Using ants that carry leaves, Destin from YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay manages to film an ant carrying a tiny sign with the channel's name on it.

This video shows how he did it while he was in the Amazon rain forest ^_^.

2013-05-27 20:24:42 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 60 +1s)

You guys would probably enjoy this... My adorable little boy Xander was dancing with +Jamie Clark.

Too cute!! <3

2013-05-27 09:05:13 (59 comments, 6 reshares, 297 +1s)

Just a little family-orientated profile pic for a while.

Perfect piccy for #nomakeupmonday   #nomakeup  ^_^

2013-05-27 08:43:47 (30 comments, 1 reshares, 165 +1s)

Blogtastical 6th week on

So little Xander was 6 weeks on Tuesday and he's finally into 'up to 1 month' clothes. We had a visit from my childhood friend Vikki on Tuesday with her baby, which was amazing.

Mum's been helping me through the week... It's so lovely to see her interact with Xander. <3

I've had lots of visits from family this week and some bad news came on Friday.

Saturday took us shopping in Stirling. A very successful trip it was!! In the afternoon, we popped out to Troon (those in Scotland would know that Falkirk to Troon isn't really a quick journey) to see Chris, Aimee, Everly and their new addition to the family, Archie. One of the photos from this week is of me holding Archie and Aimee holding Xander. It was great to see them.. We miss them loads since they moved from our county.

Which... more »

2013-05-24 09:35:52 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 43 +1s)

As part of Comedy week on YouTube, channel badteeth have released a short I Deleted YouTube featuring Warwick Davis and friends I Deleted YouTube // Bad Teeth

Perfect comedy start to my Friday! :D

2013-05-22 15:19:07 (8 comments, 20 reshares, 100 +1s)

Well, they've released the most exciting trailer yet for the new Man of Steel superman film. <3

I'm terribly excited to go see it... Babysitter's already booked and everything!!

2013-05-21 11:57:49 (19 comments, 38 reshares, 201 +1s)

Most of the world's thoughts (and prayers if you're so inclined) are with the survivors, friends and family of those affected in Oklahoma. 

I came across this video of a woman that found her dog in the middle of a tv interview. It brought a tear or five to my eye. She found her best friend alive.

Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble

2013-05-21 10:31:17 (26 comments, 39 reshares, 169 +1s)

Something that's always been super popular on Google+ is zombies... another thing... Parkour.

So check out this melding of genres!! <3

A little bit different from the slow-moving zombies we're used to seeing on TV and comics ^_^

Found through Stuff Kevin Likes: Monday May 20th, 2013 (Start Here)

2013-05-21 08:08:24 (46 comments, 171 reshares, 484 +1s)

Check out this amazing stop motion tribute to James Bond's Casino Royale done in lego...

This must've taken ages. Very dramatic... well, as dramatic as lego gets!

(Found via Stuff Kevin Likes: Monday May 20th, 2013 (Start Here) ^_^)

2013-05-19 20:45:37 (20 comments, 2 reshares, 128 +1s)

Blogtastical 5 weeks on...

Here's some of our photos from the last week.

Week 5 has given us both the cold, so we've both been a bit grizzly.

It's been lovely to get out of the house to go shopping. And we've been getting out with them pram and dog through the days (rain, hail and sunshine!)

He's finally fitting into newborn clothes this week! Huzzah! So lots more clothes fit him (cue the baby-fashion show!)

He's squeaking more and making more noises.. But I can't wait till he starts smiling... I know he'll do it in his own time, but still ^_^

2013-05-16 09:57:20 (35 comments, 10 reshares, 87 +1s)

Hello Google+... have you done something with your hair?

Well, you've obviously seen the new update to the google+ template if you're sitting on a desktop... It incorporates the look of the mobile apps (at least of my experience of the iPhone app) having all the sidemenu on a dropdown at Home.

Browsing profiles is a completely new experience... Scrolling down folds down the cover photo down to a small bar. When the small bar's activated, scroll one mouse wheel bit up and a search bar section with access to your account/settings and a share button pops down. I love it... Very intuitive.

By having the two column design on the profiles, I can take more information in at a glance... So posts that have videos and pictures really pop and seem to take preference in my opinion.

The profile photo's now in the circular design, just like the... more »

2013-05-13 08:09:26 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 71 +1s)

*A belated Mother's Day posting. *

The UK's Mother's Day was back in March, but since the UK one and the US one... A lot's obviously happened to me (well, obvious if you've been reading my posts)

I honestly don't know how I would have coped after the last few weeks without the amazing support of my mum. Of which the experiences of having a newborn have boosted my appreciation of my mum a million-fold. 

Also with the extra time and effort she put into helping me when I was ill and pregnant... She's just been simply incredible. A super-mum. I can only watch, thank and hope that I'm able to be half the mum you are for Xander. 

Mum...I, Kai and Xander love you very much. Xx Even though its not Mother's Day here... We still want you to have a great day!

2013-05-11 08:52:59 (14 comments, 3 reshares, 54 +1s)

Check out this Evolution of Music medley that Pentatonix has put together. If 11th Century music doesn't appeal, stick around as they bring us right up to date.

<3 Kept me amused while I fed Xander this morning :)

2013-05-10 11:29:52 (28 comments, 52 reshares, 190 +1s)

This little dog certainly has that Friday feeling <3

A better dancer than I am!! #FidoFriday  ^_^

2013-05-10 08:52:50 (10 comments, 2 reshares, 38 +1s)

Something nice to start off the weekend with... Stuart Edge on YouTube shows mums that they're awesome by randomly giving out flowers for US Mother's day :)

2013-05-09 08:00:03 (11 comments, 3 reshares, 61 +1s)

I couldn't pass up the chance to share this adorable puppy video... It cheered up my morning!! <3

80 Seconds of Precious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies

2013-05-07 14:26:51 (1 comments, 5 reshares, 21 +1s)

Ah hah! Catching up with YouTube again and it looks like the +Sneaky Zebra  guys have been having fun again Gallifreyan style.

Pun-tastic fun for Doctor Who fans! <3

Tagging in +Nick Acott ^_^

2013-05-06 10:27:08 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 23 +1s)

At the end of banger week, the Slow Mo guys have done something a bit stupid and dangerous... nearly blowing off a finger!!

Don't do this at home, but worthwhile watching ^_^

2013-05-05 13:22:14 (22 comments, 6 reshares, 128 +1s)

So week 3 of our complete wee family... Sleep deprived as it may be has been brilliant. Xander is amazing. He's actively looking around and putting on weight.

Most of my time is spent dealing with him and the rest of my time is spent sleeping. :S so sorry if I've been a bit quiet lately.

To make up for it... Here's a few pictures of my wee darling cheeky monkey!!

2013-05-03 06:43:13 (8 comments, 6 reshares, 46 +1s)

Oh my goodness!! I never knew this was a thing, but people building roller coasters in their gardens?!? Wow! ^_^

It seems it's not the only video too. There's more when you search on YouTube for homemade roller coasters.

2013-05-02 08:40:41 (4 comments, 11 reshares, 24 +1s)

Welcome to Earth
We actually live on a very pretty planet in this huge universe. It's up to us and following generations to keep our Earth in good shape. There are so many great places around the globe and most of us won't see them all in a lifetime. Check out this time laps to go on a virtual travel and relax for a few minutes.

2013-04-30 17:48:16 (4 comments, 4 reshares, 20 +1s)

A very cool music video featuring Perpetual Motion... A-Trak & Tommy Trash "Tuna Melt" (Official Music Video) Has been beautifully filmed. <3

Found on Stuff Kevin Likes: Monday April 29th, 2013 (Start Here) :D

Oh yeah - and check out the behind the scenes video. Behind The Scenes: A-Trak & Tommy Trash "Tuna Melt" ^_^

2013-04-30 17:06:44 (8 comments, 42 reshares, 88 +1s)

I do enjoy a bit of ImprovEverywhere on YouTube... so check this out: Seeing Eye People

In New York in the US, a group of people pretend to guide people along as they text to make sure they don't trip up or get run over etc.

My favourite part of the video is people's reactions... So funny!

Also, pop over to NYC Walking Texters Guided By Seeing Eye People to see them try to drum up some volunteers to be guided :D

2013-04-27 20:14:35 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 90 +1s)

Look what my mates Dom and Suzanne made for Kai, Xander and me...

It's a blue (to celebrate the birth of Xander) version of a companion cube from portal in the form of a bed throw... Handmade and months of work. I had no idea they were making it! So cool!!

Thanks guys!! Xx +1000000!

2013-04-26 17:32:23 (17 comments, 6 reshares, 92 +1s)

My #floralfriday  today is a gorgeous little basket sent from Kai's work to us.

Look... The little bird looks like a twitter bird! <3

2013-04-26 15:42:50 (15 comments, 3 reshares, 76 +1s)

My #fidofriday  today has Shug watching Xander on his mat having just been changed.

She really loves to guard him :)

2013-04-26 10:49:01 (8 comments, 3 reshares, 34 +1s)

I'm only just catching up with YouTube now after a couple weeks of hiatus...

Check out this video where Man at Arms on the AweMeChannel, they've forged a real-life 8-bit styled diamond sword from Minecraft. 

It looks pretty lethal... but if you watch till the end, you'll get to see him use it on some unsuspecting bottles, keyboards, melons and ice blocks. ^_^

Forging the Diamond Sword (Minecraft) - MAN AT ARMS

2013-04-25 19:09:49 (5 comments, 6 reshares, 47 +1s)

This cheered me up today, +Kai Young and I had a good giggle with it ... Hopefully it'll make you smile too.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/reasons-kids-are-pretty-much-just-tiny-drunk-adults

2013-06-02 20:51:23 (65 comments, 6 reshares, 182 +1s)

post-bump-age blogness

Well, it's been an exhilarating few weeks... And I know I've been very very quiet on G+... Sorry about that!

For those that didn't know, I had my first son on the 9th of April, Kai-Xander. It's been a bit of a roller coaster, where I had to stay in hospital and little Xander had to stay on a different ward which was pretty gutting.

We're both well now and we're getting to know each other and enjoying our time together.

So far, we've only had a few hangouts... But as soon as we feel up to it, we'll be hanging out soon.

Anyway, I'd better go grab an hour's sleep before the next feed.

What's your top tip for looking after a newborn baby?

2013-04-20 20:46:45 (14 comments, 1 reshares, 112 +1s)

Since I'm mega late for #fidofriday ... Here's a wee #dogurday  post...

Shug the dog has settled in quick well with our newborn son Xander. She's very protective of him and watches over him constantly...although now seems content to leave him in our care at night without having to see everything that's going on.

She's happiest when she sits under his crib or sitting next to us on the couch... although I should point out that Xander's never left alone with Shug.

2013-04-20 04:46:25 (9 comments, 9 reshares, 125 +1s)

I'm a smidge late with my #floralfriday this week.., but I specifically went out to get these photos... Baby on arm!!

Here's my garden's spring flowers... Daffodils and crocuses. ^_^

2013-04-18 16:41:23 (30 comments, 2 reshares, 121 +1s)

My #blastfromthepast and #throwbackthursday has been sparked by the birth of my son Xander last week.

I've not really been posting while we've been getting ourselves settled since getting home from the hospital.

The photo with me is of my second Christmas. My brother and my dad were holding me up.. Ready for me to blow out the candle on the Christmas cake.

The other photos are just a couple of the wee man. He pretty much looks like his dad... But my chin's there. ^_^

2013-04-13 22:51:47 (54 comments, 2 reshares, 172 +1s)

Well, we're still in the hospital, so I've not been able to share quite as much stuff.

But this week has been filled with bouncy baby cuddles while we've been on the neonatal ward.

I finally got proper cuddles from my wee man Xander... Not just feeding.. And wireless! He's not on anything any more... First bath ahoy tonight. We'll just see how he likes to be bathed or not *_^

As soon as I get home, normal posting will resume!

2013-04-11 22:29:31 (70 comments, 10 reshares, 189 +1s)

I know I haven't been able to share much, but I'm still in the hospital with Kai-Xander... And a very limited connection.

Very much looking forward to getting home with him and settling in (and showing him off in hangouts!!!) but in the meantime... Here's some pics of our precious +1!!

2013-04-10 10:17:29 (132 comments, 6 reshares, 251 +1s)

Just a quick update!

+Kai Young and I welcomed our son Kai-Xander Andrew Young to the world yesterday at 2:08pm yesterday!

A new +1 to the family ^_^

At 5lb 5oz, he's a teeny wee man, but he's been adored by the wonderful staff here at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in the post natal and neonatal wards. Hopefully we'll get home in the next few days. It all happened a bit quick to be honest!!

2013-04-08 07:51:39 (14 comments, 14 reshares, 60 +1s)

Ever seen a baby bird hatching? Be Warned: this is full of cuteness!