The Summer Of 2013

Early this year, in the depths of our snowy winter, I was dreaming of the summer months. We are very lucky to be able to have my teacher husband at home over the holidays and when I can drag him away from his work I had planned all sorts of fun days out. In between then and now however, we found out we were expecting twins and not only has it meant we have had to be a little more careful with our money but it has given us a kick up the bum to get the house and garden in order. Poor Lucas had his outdoor fun confined to the garden while we built and painted a shed and he has patiently played while we decorated a new room for him. Maybe we haven't quite made the most of the summer like I had hoped but towards the end of the holidays we managed a few trips out to squeeze in some outdoor fun in the sun! This is a little photo round up of our summer but if I'm honest, I'm an Autumn girl anyway and I'm looking forward to getting those knitted scarves and wellingtons out and going up the the park on the deserted mornings where we can jump in the puddles and collect leaves. 

Paddling with Nanny / Park fun with Auntie / Digging /Gardening / Tree Climbing / Garden Dining / Ice Cream Eating /Family  BBQ / Rook Pooling

Beach Picnic / Down the Bear Pit / Playing Fetch / Chester Zoo / Outdoor Games / Long Walks / Tired Legs / Ice Cream Stop / Picnic in the Woods

Sunny Days

It has been so easy for us to get outdoors this week with the amazing weather. We have packed in so many fun things over the last few days to make the most of the weather. We've been to the playground with Lucas' cousin and had a picnic at the park, we've played in paddling pools and kept cool in the garden, we' have had so much fun with family and friends. He loved being at the playground with his cousin but getting him to sit down for a picnic was more of a challenge; he is definitely a flight risk! Lucas has never been a natural water baby but with some encouragement he finally went down the slide into the paddling pool and then there was no stopping him. We filled his little car ball pool with some water when we got home and he was straight in there (as was everyone else, at his request). I think back to last summer and he was only just starting to walk and now we are the ones trying to keep up with him and it is amazing fun.

I'll leave you with my favourite photos of us enjoying the sunshine and I hope you are all having lots of outdoor fun in this amazing weather!

With Nanny in the paddling pool.

Dancing at the playground with his Auntie.

Walking with Grandma and his Cousin.

Wahoo! Finally in the pool.