family life, our adventures
A fortnight ago we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend two nights in Tenby. So on the Friday evening myself, the four children and my mum headed the forty minutes into Pembrokeshire to Tenby. The trip had come about quite short notice but the children were excited… Read more“Country Kids – A weekend of Beaches”
This week we have seen an improvement in the weather and with it the temperature has climbed. We’ve had a busy week with work, school and after school activities. Yesterday morning we woke to another glorious day and I knew I would have to do something to stop the boys… Read more“Country Kids – An impromptu trip to the beach”
National Trust – Llanerchaeron On Tuesday morning I decided we would head out for the morning. I had to collect something from Aberaeron and thought it would be the perfect excuse to call in at the near by Llanerchaeron, a National Trust property. I made a picnic and once… Read more“Country Kids – A morning in the sun, laughter, fun, tears and lambs”
After a bit of a mixed bag both weather wise and family wise I was so glad to see the weekend arrive. We’ve a busy couple of weeks coming up too so I was determined to get a few jobs done and out of the way. So Saturday was spent… Read more“County Kids – Sunday Evening beach fun”
For the last few months I have been trying to locate a ruined church near the sea, having seen a photograph last year I was determined to find it. I knew it was within an hour of us and I knew I had previously been told where it was but… Read more“Country Kids – Fresh Air and History”
This morning when I woke and opened the curtains I was greeted by some blue sky and the sun peeping out from behind a cloud. I can’t tell you what a fantastic sight it was, after weeks of the school run being the only fresh air we could have, it… Read more“Country Kids – A stroll before lunch”
Today is a very exciting day for us all here, not only is it Dad of 3’s birthday but today is the we re home four ex-commercial hens. For the last four years my parents have kept hens and we have thoroughly enjoyed spending time around them and helping… Read more“Country Kids – Preparing for our feathered friends”
Follow my blog with Bloglovin At the beginning of the month we experienced some glorious weather here in West Wales. I love this time of year as it makes it so much easier to get the children outdoors and making the most of the beaches and countryside and opportunities to… Read more“Country Kids – What we did the last time the sun shone!”
Last weeks water play activity had reminded me how much fun water play could be. We’ve been looking at animals lately so I came up with an idea to introduce sea life to Rowan, Erin and the child I look after using water play. A few weeks back I had… Read more“Sea life themed Water Play”
The weather this week has been so mixed but we’ve tried to get out and about as much as possible. So when the rain meant we couldn’t go out as planned a quick rethink was needed. After playing some games and doing some puzzles the rain had eased. I seized… Read more“Outdoor Water play with coloured water, glitter and bubbles”