How wonderful has the weather been recently? We’re absolutely loving all the glorious sunshine, even more, reason to get out and explore the great outdoors. We managed to escape to Devon this weekend albeit for a fleeting visit. We sat on the beach and had a picnic which was good fun and a nice change from the Surrey Hills. Sounds like everyone has been out discovering new places if the #ukexplore community is anything to go by.
It’s been so nice to see some sunshine and enjoy more of the great outdoors hasn’t it? We’ve explored locally and further afield over the last few weeks spending time in the countryside, the forest and at the coast with trips overseas in between. We relish visiting new places and just recently discovered a boardwalk and some WW2 dragons teeth in the woods by a local park. What a fascinating find which came about after a wander along the canal. We had no idea the tank defenders even existed. We took some photos though so we’ll share on here soon enough.
Goodness me how is it May already? The weeks seem be flying by at brake neck speed don’t they. No sign of summer yet (apparently it’s coming!) but we’ve made the most of the great outdoors when we can. POD recently took on a treetop adventure with Go Ape which she absolutely loved. She was so brave and went round the course so fast, she ended up doing it four times. And that included dangling mid air to check her harness would let her fall to the ground. She was perfectly safe. Much as she enjoyed the whole course, the zip wire was certainly her favourite part.
The past month seems to have flown past doesn’t it? I’ve no idea how we’re in April already although we’ve had a busy few weeks with work and trips. It was great to see some snow in Surrey finally, POD relished the chance to build a snowman. We didn’t get masses of snow though so she actually ended up building three small snowmen instead. Her Daddy got to whizz her around the garden too which she loved. Hard to believe she’s only just experienced this at the age of seven. We’ve also managed to escape to some of our favourite National Trust sites including the Devil’s Punch Bowl where the photo above was taken.
We finally have snow in Surrey! Admittedly we’re not knee deep in the white stuff but heavy snow is said to be on its way. Having arrived on a white Christmas in 2010, we’re really hoping seven-year-old POD will get to build her first snowman, make snow angels and have a proper snowball fight. She thought the garden looked like Lapland when we had a light dusting so I cannot imagine how excited she’ll be if we get a proper covering. Fingers crossed, it would make her so very happy.
How is it February already? It honestly feels like we blinked and January had gone. The Doves have been especially busy recently but we do love the great outdoors. There really is nothing better than escaping to blow away a few cobwebs. POD is finally getting to grips with riding her bike without stabilisers which is very exciting. She’s still a little wobbly at times but relishing the independence. We’ve found we have a new challenge on our hands – finding cycle routes that aren’t too long as we’re literally running along behind her. Walking is so much more relaxing in comparison let me tell you!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and you’re gradually starting to settle into some kind of routine. It’s been great to see so many of you blow away the cobwebs and enjoy the great outdoors. We were hoping to get snow in Surrey but it wasn’t to be. We had a few flakes but there wasn’t enough of the white stuff for POD to build a snowman. She was born on Christmas Day 2010, when it was a very white Christmas, so we’d love to have a day when we can throw open the curtains and she’s greeted with a magical wonderland.
Can you believe it’s Christmas (and POD’s seventh birthday) in less than a month. Somehow it feels more festive now we’re in December and the temperature has dropped. We’ve had the big woollies out of the cupboard and the fire on at home with any time outdoors making us feel energised. It’s the best feeling isn’t it, blowing away the cobwebs then getting all warm and cosy.
Don’t you just love this time of year, all those autumnal hues are just divine. We had a few local wanders in Surrey over the half-term period and everywhere is looking so pretty. Winkworth Arboretum was just wonderful although so was Hatchlands Park and Alice Holt too. POD even learnt how to ride her bike properly at last!
It feels like September disappeared in the blink of an eye although settling back into the school routine after the summer break does that doesn’t it? I have to say I love this time of year when there’s still some sunshine but those glorious autumnal hues are beginning to appear. We’ve even spotted some conkers over the past couple of weeks too. We’ve really enjoyed seeing the photos you’ve shared on the #UKexplore hashtag in September.
