Classic pic: Nix and Abby in France

This classic photograph was taken in August 2006 when we were holidaying in France. Many of you will know that ladybirds seemed to become synonymous with Abby for us as a family. This was because what little vision she did have was stimulated by strong, bold colours like red, white and black, and we'd planned to decorate her bedroom with a ladybird theme. On the holiday park where we were staying there was one of those old slot machines where you put some coins in and try to grab a prize with a small crane. After a few attempts, we managed to get the soft ladybird toy that Nix is giving to Abby here. Abigail was just short of three years old here.