So lets find out more about the family behind Babi a Fi.
1.) Tell me a bit about yourself and your family?
My name's Jess, I'm 27, and I share my life with Marianna - 15 months and already living the terrible twos - and my long suffering partner, Anthony.
2.) Where do you live?
We live in Cwmbran, the best town in South Wales. (I might be just a little biased!)
3.) What is your favourite thing to do as a family where you live?
There is a lovely walking route laid out alongside the Afon Llywd river about ten minutes away from our house. It leads to a skate park and Cwmbran boating lake, with a big children's play park. I also love taking Marianna to Green meadow Community Farm to see the animals.
In my day job I'm a councillor for Torfaen County Borough and Cwmbran Community councils, so we're lucky in that we always know what community events are going on, although we don't make it to anywhere near as many as we plan on. Hopefully as Marianna grows it will be a little easier to get out of the door at something close to the time we need to leave the house...
4.) If you could live anywhere where would you?
I would love to visit lots of places. I've never been to the USA, and I have my heart set on making it to Japan some day. I wouldn't really want to live anywhere else but Wales though.
5.) Did you grow up close to where you live now and what are your favourite childhood memories of where you grew up?
I did - my mum and dad live just three streets away from us. We moved around a fair bit before moving to that house, but it was always in the same town. Cwmbran was - and is! - a great place to grow up; it has lots of amenities right on the doorstep, and I have lots of great memories of visiting parks, climbing mountains, cycling alongside the canal, and, like any 21st century gal, playing video games in my bedroom.
6.) Have you got any exciting family plans for the year ahead?
I'm most excited this year for Christmas. (I know, already!) Marianna didn't really have a clue what it was all about last year, but we're planning lots of special things for this year.
7.) What is your favourite thing about family life?
I love all the little things. The smiles, the cuddles, and those fleeting moments where all is right with the world. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Thank you so much for taking part Jess.
To find out more about Jess and her family visit her blog
Don't forget to check out last week's post featuring fellow Welsh blogger Nigel from DIY Daddy Blog
if you missed it.
Love finding out more about bloggers in interviews like this :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it Beth x
DeleteGreat that Jess is blogging and working as a Councillor - I know the day job can be sooo consuming, well done, lovely interview.
ReplyDeleteI know I don't know how she manages doing both and raising her young daughter! xx
DeleteAw Marianna is gorgeous and its lovely that she will get to have more memories of her Christmas this year x
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie, such a lovely name too xx
DeleteMarianna is just divine, I totally have hair envy x
ReplyDeleteIsn't she just ! xx
DeleteLovely interview, I like to find out a bit more about the blogger behind the blog
ReplyDeleteI am glad that your enjoyed reading Kara xx
DeleteI can totally relate to Christmas becoming more and more meaningful. Seeing the excitement in their eyes. Can't wait either!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for Christmas this year too for the same reasons xx
DeleteThis is such a lovely interview, and she's such an amazing person. I too look forward for Christmas :D
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you enjoyed it Ana, Christmas is such a magical time xx
DeleteThanks so much for featuring me! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking part, I loved reading your answers and finding out more about your life xx
DeleteThis is so cute - I love how you are so patriotic about Wales (in fact all of the Welsh people I know are super proud to be Welsh). Hope you get to Japan one day, that would be such an adventure!
ReplyDeleteJapan really would be an adventure wouldn't it x
DeleteI love these types of posts. I had no idea she was so close to me. I've got to love someone who is excited for Xmas already x
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoy them Kerry, I love it when you find bloggers close by! xx
DeleteGreat feature :) I love Jess' blog too, and I agree, Cwmbran is a pretty awesome place!
ReplyDeleteI have never been, really need to visit Wales soon! xx
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