Dressing head to toe in my glitzy finery and throwing on a pair of dancing heels, it was Christmas party time.
Sporting a dapper suit, my husband Steve stood in front of the Christmas tree posing for a photo before we headed out the door, ready for the night ahead.
With a posh sit down meal, plenty of bubbles, and a black tie dress code, I knew it would be one to remember.
Meeting over 20 years ago, whilst both working for the NHS, it was clear that me and Steve had a connection.
Tying the knot after four years, we became inseparable.
With Steve having two grown-up children Amy and Ashley, as well as myself having two older boys Daniel and Liam, we had a strong family unit surrounding us, too.
Juggling work, going on summer holidays, and snuggling up to the TV in the evening, there was just one thing that