The skies were blue, there was barely a cloud in the sky and the birds chirped loudly in the trees. The warm sun meant flesh was on show for the first time in a while.
In the garden POD was up and down the slide over and over giggling as she flew off the end of it. Then she was in her playhouse offering interesting meal combinations – the favourite being asparagus and egg with cake!
The swing was put away when the storms began so it’s the one part of her activity set that’s been missing. It got its first airing on Sunday and was greeted with much enthusiasm. That is one happy face!
POD loved going back and forth on the swing with the breeze in her hair. Once it slowed down, she’d watch Daddy tidy the shed staying in the same position.
Now and again she’d take a break to examine ladybirds, watch butterflies or run around the garden
but it wasn’t long before she was back on the swing! Mummy never pushes as high as Daddy so it came as a surprise to POD when a degree of height was achieved – encouraged by shouts of “push higher Mummy”.
A raucous giggle was followed by an infectious belly laugh – it really is the best sound ever. If only it were possible to capture that moment of utter joy, just wonderful.
POD loved being in the garden sunshine. She was tired and dirty but she’d definitely missed that swing of hers!
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Gorgeous photos xx
Gorgeous pics! I love her messy wind swept hair, so cute x
So wonderful to see their exhilaration at being outside again. Children and the outdoors are made for each other. Lovely photos of a great day for Pod!
awww Charly this is amazing! the look on POD’s face really does say it all!
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
Beautiful photos, she looks so happy to be out there x
Gorgeous photos of a lovely day! That full on belly laugh of small children and toddler si the most wonderful sound isn’t it? xx #magicmoments
an re-discovering the garden is one of my favourite times of year xx
Wish we had a garden. She looks so carefree…nothing like swinging to touch the sky!
Lovely to see POD really enjoying the sunshine there. Really gorgeous photos and who wouldn’t want to be outdoors last weekend, it was glorious
She is so beautiful Charly and an absolute natural in front of the camera. I just love how happy and carefree she looks, the sunshine definitely brings out the best in us. xxx #livingarrows
Adorable little one…:) Love her cheeks!
I love your photos so much – am aspiring to be as good as you with the captures you create. These are simply beautiful. #magicmoments
Oh she really looks like she was having a whale of a time! Beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful photos. Nothing like the kind of giggles that come from swinging in the sunshine 🙂
You can’t beat a swing to cheer up even the greyest of days – but it looks like you had lovely sunshine to boot! Lovely pictures!
Oh Charly, these are such gorgeous photos – so full of fun and freedom 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing and joining in with #allthesmallthings xxx
My swing was my most prized posession. And it was technically my mums from the 50’s so if I went too high the solid metal bars bent and dad had to go to an iron mongers to replace. Swings still fill me with child like joy.
this takes me back, i absolutely loved my swing. i used to go far too high and pull it out of the ground!
Oooo Harry loves the swings too but you are far braver than me; I make him go in the baby ones still! Gorgeous photos as always. xx
Just stunning, I love the one of POD running. X
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Wow, POD in a sleeveless top! She looks absolutely adorable 🙂 We’ve been covered in sea-mist and fog for the past few days, so not much sun. Not really cold though, but could be a bit chilly once the wind starts blowing. Hopefully the sun will come out soon. Love your photos as always.