One week on, and 200 miles away from where we were last weekend,
with completely different weather and chicken pox nearly all gone we decided to make the most of the gorgeous sunshine on the last day of
the Easter holidays and go to the park for
the day. Stunningly we even managed to convince the two younger girls to come with us (although there is a fun fair, so that might have something to do with it).
And what a brilliant day it was....
Well, it was brilliant after we'd cleaned and plastered an overexcited 3 year old who ran off and fell over 3 feet from our van within 2 minutes of arriving....
First time on grown up swings for boy no.4, and lots of patience from his siblings!
Spinning!
Lunch....
Motorbike racing at the fun fair - not sure who won!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
We had a great day and everyone really enjoyed themselves, but when I looked back through my photo's I couldn't fail to spot something that made me smile but also brought a lump to my throat. The girls are so grown up now. It's only a couple of years since I was pushing them on those swings and watching them slide down the giant slide.....
Only too soon you turn around and look at them and they are not children any more....
Ah, looks like so much fun and a good reminder to treasure every minute. They grow up way too quickly!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there's some magic split-second point at which a girl clicks into being a woman, blink and you miss it...
DeleteI don't think you realise it when you see them everyday. I think boys stay younger longer.
DeleteIt goes so quickly doesn't it. My baby leaves school (well he is going to 6th form) next month.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - looks like a great time was had.
Thank you! It really does go too fast. My oldest is 19 and applying for universities. I think it is more of a pronounced change in girls though :)
DeleteLooks like you all had a great time
ReplyDeleteWe did, thank you. It was lovely to let them run about without huge coats on! :)
DeleteI love it when we all go out as a family. Lovely photos from your stay and so pleased the older girls joined you too, I so agree with you, they grow up so fast, important to capture times like this. Thanks for joining me on Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteThank you for having me. I do miss the 'girl' thing. The little boys just don't want to play dollies or wear sparkles, it is nice when we can coax them out with us - even if it does require a funfair! :)
DeleteLooks like you all had a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteWe did, thank you. Hopefully spring is now really here and we can all enjoy the sunshine for a while!
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