21/52 WOOLACOMBE 2014

 

20/52 BLACK AND WHITE OUTDOOR FUN

 

JUST A LOVELY DAY

A - 365
D - 365

I'm so blessed to have such good friends (not to mention a lovely mother in law, sister in law and nephew) who have taken care of A&D for me on those days I have had to work during the school holidays.  Today they spent the day with my wonderful friend Jade and Zee Zee.  All I ask of anybody who looks after my children is no more than for them to be kept safe, but my expectations always seem to be exceeded and today was no different.  A&D spent a lovely day at Cannon Hill Park and Birmingham Nature Centre and even came home with a little gift each.  I was overwhelmed at the amount of thought and effort that Jade had clearly put in to today and happily they seemed to understand and appreciate that too.  Thankfully Jade even found the time to take some lovely photos for my blog too.

FOLLOW THE LEADER

A - 365

OVERRUN

D - 365

I don't know how it happened, but you always seem to be surrounded by girls.  Occasionally you get a bit tired of it if they are being a bit too "girlish" (that is your sister's word) and I feel bad for you being subjected to dressing up and make up so often because it just really isn't your thing.  When you are outdoors though the fact that you are sometimes outnumbered doesn't phase you in the slightest; you had so much fun with the girls  today (Teeny isn't capable of running around with you yet) and it was the perfect way for you all to spend a late summers morning.

THE GIRLIES

A - 365

It is more than a whole year since you finished pre-school, which is where you met Liv, but despite not getting to see her as often as I am sure you would like, you still have so much fun together. 

 

Liv's mommy was at work today so we took her to the park with us so that you could have a catch up before the end of the summer holidays and that is where this photo was taken.  I just really love it; you look so happy to be in each other's company.

BIG BUBBLE

A - 365

Desperate to make the most of the last bits of sunshine before Autumn sets in you go out into the garden to make bubbles (which came courtesy of Auntie Karen).

BLUE LIGHTS

Teeny - 365

I cannot explain how much you loved this police car of Asher's today.  You spent forever getting in and out of it and "driving" it around his garden.  I think maybe we should ask Father Christmas for one.  What do you think?

TEAM PHOTO

D - 365

You two have taken to "playing football", although I use the term loosely given that it usually means you kicking the ball to each other and your sister dictating when a goal is scored (obviously that would be every time she kicks it to you and never when you kick it to her).  You are getting a little less tolerant of her being in charge though so I fear I may be handing out a lot of red cards soon, but for now here is the post match photograph.

FLIRTY

Teeny - 365

IN THE SAFEST OF HANDS

D - 365

Just as we are about to leave the park you two go on this rocker together.  You two can bicker with the best of them, but when it matters she has both arms wrapped around you and you instinctively lean into her for reassurance.  As much as she often drives you crazy you would be lost without her.

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDE



A - 365

I love how you can go to the park everyday (we have been to ALOT of parks over the summer holiday) and you can still have as much fun as you did the first time.  It's a win win situation; you are happy, your brothers are happy and I am happy because you are all having fun burning off energy and to top it off it costs me nothing.

IN THE RING

Teeny - 365

This is a really poor quality photograph, but regardless you still look too cute to not post it.

UNAUTHORISED PICTURE

D - 365

We went with Auntie Marie and her gorgeous girls to Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre today so that you could all let off some steam and of course there I was snapping away; well I was snapping away until I spotted the sign telling me I wasn't allowed.  Uh oh!!  Naughty Mommy!!

RUNNING FREE

A - 365

While I was working upstairs and you were playing out in the garden Daddy took today's 365 photo for me.  You are rarely happier than when you are outdoors; you love the space and freedom that it gives you and I think that is clear for all to see.  I wish I could bottle this happiness for you and keep it for you when the going gets tough.  I wish you happiness always.

MR POTATO'S PLAYGROUND

Teeny - 365

KING OF WINDY CASTLE

D - 365

Here you wait (not so) patiently for the Windy Castle ride; you sneak past your brother and sister and get as close to the front of the queue as you can, but thankfully they didn't notice!

JUMPING IN MUDDY PUDDLES

A - 365

Here you are enjoying your surprise trip to Peppa Pig World on what was forecast to be an overcast day with scattered showers.

DADDY, HOLD MY HAND

Teeny - 365

What I love about this photo and the reason I chose to post it on this blog is because you have taken Daddy's hand of your own accord.  I was going post it with a little quote or poem about holding Daddy's hand, but whilst looking for something to accompany it I was struck in the pit of my stomach by the realisation that there will come a time when neither you nor your brother or sister will want to hold my hand.  I don't think I will ever be ready for that day to come and tomorrow I will be grateful that I can hold your hands that little bit tighter and for that little bit longer.

SQUEEEEZE!

Teeny - 365

Oh dear, I can't fit through Mommy!