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[@Poodlemama1234]

Interesting fact guys - nature has designed babies to start smiling at around 6 weeks because it’s the point at which parents (not all parents obvs) hit the pinnacle of exhaustion, so the baby starting to smile gives them such joy that their energy is replenished enough to give them a second wind, as it were!

[@-jayce.3356]

Yesss to the decking and removing the shed and making the current shed area a covered deck for a hot tub. With all the rain too it would be nice to be able to sit outside even if it was raining. Get a smaller shed and tuck it over where the trash cans are!! Lovely idea!!

[@desybug26]

To add to that why they make the covered deck area, you could have the hot tub on the left and on the right side have an out door couch that is a corner couch so one side faces outwards towards the garden and the other side faces towards the brick wall. that way if you built the roof of the outdoor cover flush with the brick wall you could hang a projector screen and use that to watch out door movies, or james could watch the rugby with his mates out doors etc.

[@anisepage9436]

Oh my god I lost it when James was talking about the vase and the book ‘oh you’ve got to leave now okkkk’ .. gave of major Jim from Friday night dinner vibes 🤣😭😅

[@cheesletterbox]

Could u guys do a video on like ‘getting a mortgage’ and your personal journey with any tips of advice?? Absolutely loovveee your house and I’m at that age where house hunting is beginning!

[@kathrynmoran6491]

you should do a fire pit and pizza oven within your decking space xx

[@Mrsdumee]

Yes and the hottube!😱

[@iamellieisabella]

@@JustJill cx. 😳🌃⛰🌌🌁🌉

[@moneta264]

Yes!!

[@nancyling96]

You could use that square space as a play area for Amber. Sand pit, swing, slide etc. Having it there can be handy to keep an eye on her when she is older, especially if you have guests/play dates in the future and you're sitting around your kitchen table

[@ariisaccount]

for the area where the shed is it can be a good idea to use that brick wall as a screen to project films, and you guys can have little movie nights during the summer

[@ellenanning3672]

Yes! I also think some old bricks similar to the wall would tie it in nicely

[@krystalmorley779]

As someone who LOVED spas etc I thought a hot tub would be a great idea. 12k pounds and 5 years later i can officially say we use it less than 10 times a year!! We actually only use it when friends come over for bbqs etc. If I could turn back the clock I wouldn’t have got it. Just think really carefully about how much you would use it! It’s one of those things that is nice in theory I think. Adds a fair bit to you energy bills and takes a lot of upkeep to make sure the water stays safe to use. Good luck what ever you choose!x

[@brendaweir4148]

Just a tip to help you dry your eucalyptus properly you preserve it in 2 parts boiling water to 1 part liquid glycerin. Leave the stems in the mix for 2 weeks and then you can use for your wreath.

[@ifleur9614]

If you’re going to get a hot tub and that gazebo-like thing, you can get a false wall put in and have a shed built into that false wall, so it’s hidden. I have a garden summerhouse with a part sectioned off for a shed with its own door separate from the main summerhouse but still part of the same building.

[@lapitharas]

Bailey was just standing in the hallway listening to Carys😭💛

[@Hannah-xi3fv]

Those pictures of Amber smiling!!!! Most precious perfect thing ever!

[@emmacumiskey136]

Personally I'm not a fan of the decking idea. I think the greenery looks so pretty through your picture window with your blossom tree, it'd be a shame to lose it. Maybe leave the grass and have a covered seating area where the shed is? but its whatever works for you. Living for your baby and house updates by the way haha x

[@karenharvey2122]

Love the way James looks at Carys, pure love. Amber is adorable and Carys looks amazing, her skin is glowing 🙂

[@Hannah-xi3fv]

Perfect for a sunday evening. Been watching since Carys was vlogging at university! Love all 4 of you so much! Proud of you and the impact youve had on viewers in terms of mental health, mindfullness and weight/fitness x

[@rooo206]

I like how James dosent blindly follow the trends and always brings things back down to earth 🌎 love it haha

[@dobetterwithchristian4472]

I almost cried when I saw Amber smiling. We just hit the first leap and baby girl is so clingy. It's good to know a beautiful face like that is waiting for us on the other side 😊

[@christielanfear8911]

I look forward to your vlogs every week :) Love how positive you are about everything and you guys are already wonderful parents!

[@glammajoebarnes6166]

Just found your channel- James is hilarious 🤣 You all are such a sweet family. You got a new fan here!

[@laurencole1925]

I almost cried when I saw those pictures of amber smiling, my heart melted she is adorable!!!!!!

[@viviantara4323]

Love your family vlogs sooooo much, makes my heart happy whenever I get the notification for a new video ♥️😍🥺 Amber is just the cutest 💕💕💕

[@lise-r3788]

I love these vlogs! It really feels like we are with you guys. Thank you for being honest about everything and sharing your lives and your journeys!

[@roop5801]

Have just been waiting for this all day, makes my Sunday 🥰

[@lucyradley7042]

About the garden area I would defo recommend a hot tub and decking and just having a shed where you won’t use in the garden as it would be such a beautiful statement piece in your garden x

[@melissakay9730]

Loving these family vlogs such a cute and amazing family 💕

[@katiemyraxo]

Happy Mother’s Day Carys! 💖 perfect family!!

[@jentelagerweij3237]

Again so excited for this video! Love you guys🥰

[@ChristianZiya]

Yaaaay congratulations you guys 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉♥️ . She is so precious

[@breannaxoxo1]

ooo i’m so excited to see what you guys do!! i like your ideas, i was also thinking although the concrete slab is already there it does make sense but you don’t NEED the shed there and moving it to a shady section in the yard would allow you all to have more so much more room in the sunny section to enjoy, especially when some friends or family are over hanging out! love you guyssss :) and that green dress amber was in with the turban...omg😭😍

[@amyp97x]

Instead of a shed you could get a big wooden playhouse (with some storage which you could use as the shed) for when Amber is older and any future children, would be perfect near that window so you can watch them from inside and you can sit on the deck air/ in the hot tube watching her/them play when they are older

[@madams3942]

You two are such wonderful parents. Amber is a lucky girl.

[@kerlygerl]

Happy Happy Birthday, Mama! Today is Mother’s Day in the US and I’m wishing you a happy day today, too!🎉❤️

[@elliepreston-cook3013]

Great video , James love the smoothie tutorial ✌️ 😂will you film the garden transformation?? Love the idea!! I would go for the hot tub. You could have amber in or next to it. Happy early birthday Carys 🎉🎈Can't wait for the bday vlog x love you guys x ❤️

[@steff6682]

Defo real smiles, my daughter was doing it was 8 days old, it’s amazing to see x

[@bethtennant9832]

A summer house/pergola and would look lovely where the shed is, you can even get a summer house with a small storage section at the side to store the lawnmower! Xxx

[@ellat8386]

You should do the decking and the hot tub idea. We have had it in one our house before and i looks so nice.

[@dessiemason2365]

My girl born April 6 is so similar... Thankful for such sweet girls. The first leap was real!

[@jasminemoss3783]

yesss love the idea of having that area done with decking, move the shed to where the bins are. put the pergola up with the hot tub underneath and if you can have some seating in there that you can use in winter time too, so you make the most of it! can't wait to see the transformation! xx

[@alexandraramsey1656]

James’s finger while he was explaining the smoothie!...🤣🤦🏽‍♀️❤️

[@mollymccormick1467]

James with that vase and book is literally hilarious 😂😂😂

[@sweetcheeks8162]

I love the idea of a covered area with a hot tub, decking, and a small shed on the other concrete pad. I think that is a great way to make use of that wonderful sunshine filled space. ❤

[@vickidavis2899]

Suggestion: Try to work the plans to have the hot tub, (yes wonderful idea) closer to the house. If it's not when it gets cold you might not want to take the trek all that distance to enjoy. Amber looks so sweet.

[@poppycalliope]

Your videos are such GOOD VIBES and positive ✨ baby amber and mila are so so so cute😍

[@kellstinkerbell71]

I’m with James with the vase on the book lol amber in her little dress 👗 gorgeous. I think hot tub pergola and put smaller shed to the side. I think if your a lover for hot tubs you would use it, but kids love them to for when baby girl is older. Do a work out then chill in the tub all in the comfort of your own home, bootiful. Have a good week guys xx

[@rebekasastakovica1790]

“It’s just a white book” another James classic 🤩😂

[@noleenmitchell3446]

Aww mila&amber are adorable💖💖im going to sit down now and watch with my cuppa love your content☕❤x

[@catrinround5212]

Love you guys, so excited for this video❤

[@paulastapleton7493]

James and that white book 🤣laughing so much!! You guys are so funny xx

[@joylaw4322]

Those Amber smiles, so cute bless her heart. It's so lovely to see Amber growing up so beautifully. The little dress and turban is absolutely gorgeous, so pretty. These blogs are so interesting xxx

[@jennyfalconer9845]

James you had me cracking up, your humour is hilarious, thanks for brightening my day

[@KatieFrances]

Love the ideas guys! I prefer the option of moving the shed to the bin area and having the covered decking area. Since you see through from the kitchen, it will trick the eye into seeing a longer living space past the kitchen! ❤️🙌🏼

[@kimberleyjones2980]

Love your vlogs ❤️ Always love seeing a new video pop up 💖 xxxx

[@libbiedowler3539]

Her in that little dress is the cutest thing ever😍😭

[@fabandell]

Hey guys! We have just renovated our whole garden with a decking and pergola and we filmed the whole process on our channel. Our garden is a bit smaller than yours but we managed to do it all ourselves. We absolutely love the decking as we have a north facing garden so our decking is a little sun trap now. I think decking would be a great idea for your garden 🥰

[@JesusSaves-fw5bi]

Ambers beautiful smile❤️ Love it! With all my children, it was a good idea to give them a bath at night to help them establish a bedtime routine, then their last feed and put them upstairs for the night. You are both really great parents, loving the blogs and seeing Amber.

[@abbypearcex]

Love you guys so much ❤️ always cheers me up watching your videos 🥰

[@michaelalee872]

For your eucalyptus wreath would it work better to wrap it with fresh cuttings from your Bush and leave it dry on the wreath it would be more bendy and the leaves wouldn't fall off. Love these vlogs x

[@missbrownskin0]

James always has to correct everything. He can’t help it 🤣 I love how you’re both so happy in each other’s company and that you want to make sure Mila isn’t left out. It’s lovely to see

[@missbrownskin0]

I don’t mean it in a mean way at all, as filming segments of your relationship for everyone to comment on can’t be easy. Love them as a couple. It’s just something that I noticed

[@amyfrancis3389]

Such family goals. I take my hats off to you guys for filming with a newborn. I love seeing it all ☺️🤍 from a girl with a teeny tiny channel x

[@TAEBABY22]

The gazebo on the bottom right of the screen was darling. A small shed to the left of the big decking area would be practical and quaint. Could even deck around your cherry blossom too. It is a bit of wasted space as you described the shed is damp ridden and has holes which don't make for sense of overall wellness in your home space. Excited for whatever reno you decide upon. Hot tub OMG lush ☆

[@delaneyexpressionalart]

i love you guys so much & the little family!! ahhhh

[@georginawragg4989]

I think the garden idea is great to get a hot tub and to get decking as you have lots of room in your garden and I feel that would be a nice area for you all. Seeing Amber smile is the most cutest thing ever she's adorable. Xx😊

[@kerryharding5587]

Adore the curve of babies heads, just want to have a wee cuddle 🧡❤️ Bailey is a sweetie, lovely for him to have some company. Good on you Carys for being tuned into Mila’s love of dog watching at the front window. That was a favourite spot 💕💕

[@gracen4914]

Would be a shame to lose the blossom tree its absolutely gorgeous, could you try build the deck around it?? Would make a beautiful feature and create some shading too

[@traceytaylor3736]

Yes yes yes to a gazebo and a hot tub you will love it. Decking would look fabulous as well. Good idea guys. Xx

[@SophieCookeox]

That idea for the garden sounds amazing!!

[@LittleNinja307]

Lying in a hospital bed watching you guys today and it is really cheering me up, keep doing you boos 💕🥰

[@megstapley6472]

Love your family vlogs!!

[@chelseanimmo9812]

Honestly love these vlogs, can't wait for your birthday vlog ( First one as a mummy 😍) I think the pergola and a hot tub would look stunning in the garden and the view out the window would be so stunning 😍! I love you guys 💖

[@emmalilley4591]

I blimming love how humble you two are. It’s clear you have money but you still choose not to spend it on pointless crap! Will forever follow you guys. ❤️💛💚🧡

[@B78B78B]

It kinda goes back to when we had to find our own food, we would eat fruit in the warmer months because it was seasonal would’ve been available in abundance, but in the colder/winter months we’d eat less fruit because it wasn’t readily available so would eat more meat :D Kinda interesting! Love your videos 💜

[@janicereed6427]

Happy Mother’s Day Carys. Such a Beautiful babygirl. Love your little family ♥️

[@meggmathers9612]

If you go for the hot tub option, just think about how cold it will be getting out and walking back to the house. I used to have one in my shed and we didn't use it because you would get warm and then have to walk back into the house in the freezing. And I live in Australia not UK

[@juliamiles-anderson5000]

You guys are fantastic 👏❤ what a lovely life you have. So happy to watch your life journey together ❤ keep doing you x

[@rhondathacker5814]

Happy first Mother’s Day ❤️💐. OMG that picture with her head wrap. Absolutely PRECIOUS ❤️. Seeing James hold her their twins ❤️. Also Carys you are looking absolutely amazing. You are so pretty hun ❤️. My daughter in laws bday is the same day. She’s going 30

[@Alyssa-io9gj]

I love your ideas to put the hot tub in the garden! That would be so nice in winter!

[@j.g1637]

Hahaha James at the start with the book and vase made me laugh so much

[@joanumlandt7356]

Yes to Hot Tub under pergola type thing with lights etc - I would avoid decking, it's a nightmare in the winter unless a lot of work put in to keep it treated, clean and dry - otherwise gets very slippery and mucky. Go for sandstone/yorkstone for patio with big pots and statement plants and someone else mentioned a firepit (but suppose that might be unsafe for little Amber). Its a lovely view out there and you want to keep that too. Would you knock through the window to be doors ?

[@miagjestad29]

Loved james cooking show😂 need more tips 👏🏼 ambers outfits are so cute😍

[@codijudith9862]

Definitely loooovvvveeee the idea of the hot tub , decking area with seats and you could get an outdoor gas fire pit!! My in-laws have one and it's fantastic we can sit on the deck all year round and sit around the fire! And it's right on the wooden deck with no damage as there's no real flame. And the mini shed on that other section would be perfect!! You could have these amazing little lanters on the decking area as well that you could see at night time through the kitchen window ! You can get solar ones the just need sun! Ahh I can't wait to see what you guys come up with ! Also I would love to see you put some raised vegetable gardens somewhere on your property 😉

[@samanthakirton5794]

We love our hot tub & lovely after a gym session. We have a summer house( could be used as a shed)with a canopy attached for the tub, the shelter is great in the winter & we have a heater in the summer house so we can get changed in there instead of running into the house freezing cold! Amber will love it in a few years time.

[@susanpettett1211]

I absolutely love your channel and your little family! I for one love the look of the white vase on the white book! If you are concerned about how things will look inside it and want to go old school with putting things in it, on Amazon you can purchase the scrapbooking corners for photos etc in both White and clear of which either of them would look nice should you choose to put memories in your memory book.

[@bethjohnson3100]

Definitely do the little area & the hot tub.. it will also look amazing to look out onto that from the kitchen window. Xxx

[@kaylathornton9384]

Coffee table books are extremely popular 😊 I think it looks great Carys!!

[@beth2260]

YES YES YES, love the idea of the hot tub/wooden structure (I don't know the name either), it would look amazing!

[@annavictoriataylor8713]

Carys, your eyebrows are AMAZING!!! Your glowing! Honestly you look so good! What a lovely vlog! Amber is so cute!! And hey James 👋🏻😄

[@biojack1770]

😂😂😂James is hilarious. The book mimic got me.😅😅

[@jenniferkilby4130]

Your ideas sound great for the sunny area of the garden. I’m not sure how hot it gets over there sitting in the sun but you might want to consider a free standing pergola for a bit over shade over the lounge area. Another very popular and comforting item is a propane fire table to sit around in the evening. It adds a lovely atmosphere. If you can afford it, try and get the composite decking so little feet don’t get slivers. It also is maintenance free.

[@brittvandenoord7839]

Regarding the garden transformation, I would definitely go for decking! Not sure if you've already considered this, but it is also possible to combine the shed with the covered decking in a way that they are attached to each other. I think doing it like that would look better than having a separate shed somewhere else in the garden!

[@mariellenijzink515]

Omg! Thanks james for the smootie tip 😳😍😍 super helpfull!

[@mzane3553]

Idea... put the bench in front of the window between the front door and utility door for Mila to keep watch! 🐶

[@nikkielli8508]

The vase on the book looks really pretty to me 🌸😁

[@emilysouth826]

Love the plans. Get the hot tub and pergola. Get the small garden shed! And don’t worry about the shade concrete area as that’s great for children keeping them out the sun! ☀️

[@tarrenmurphy4183]

YAY U GUYS ARE PARENTS. MAY THIS BE AN AMAZING JOURNEY EVERY STEP OF THE WAY!!!💙❤ HEART U GUYS

[@deborahvineyard8317]

I swear, she gets more adorable every day!! Love you guys!!

[@elainedent11]

Love your vlogs , Amber is just beautiful and that little smile 😃, a firepit is lovely and you can put your garden furniture on your decking and protect your lawn , also when amber gets older it will be brilliant for a padding pool xxx

[@hannahwatson5781]

Add in the pergola and decking. Means you can use the outside space regardless of the weather. Could even put a projector and screen outside in the pergola for movie nights

[@victoriajones2423]

Oh my days heart melt 💖 you guys are the cutest xxxxx

[@dollydaydream5839]

Amber is so cute and growing so quickly . Garden plan sound perfect i love the decking and gazebo idea.

[@98emochick]

Thank you for showing you in hoodie and trackies as a mom of a 4 year old and 6month old, it's what I live in and feel rubbish when I see all the other moms looking put together all the time