family life, our adventures
The last Wednesday of July is traditionally the local agricultural show here and usually it is quite a wet affair! However this year the weather was glorious, it was slightly cooler than the last few weeks which was very welcome so I decided we would venture up and take a… Read more“Country Kids – The annual agricultural show”
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”
Last Sunday we were lucky enough to be invited to the opening of Pirate Shores with it’s new features. Sadly castaway camp was not ready yet but we still had access to the Jolly Rocker and Knights Kingdom. Plus lots of pirate fun along the way. We arrived at 8.30am… Read more“Legoland Windsor – fun for all the family”
When myself and dad of 3 bought our first home together it was in the South Wales Valleys some twenty minutes from Cardiff. It was close to dad of 3’s family, his work and a close commute for me to get to university. Then when I qualified I worked for… Read more“Revisting a favourite place – Dyffryn Gardens”
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”
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to take the children to Kingdom of The Elves at Bluestone. I’m not sure who was more excited me or the children! Having visited Kingdom of The Elves two years ago we were all very excited to see what this year’s would be… Read more“Kingdom of The Elves – Have you got what it takes to be one of Santa’s Elite Elves?”
If your looking for a truly magical experience this Christmas for all the family, then look no further than Kingdom of the Elves at Bluestone. At the beginning of this week the boys and I along with my mum (granny) went on a two night break to Bluestone. Bluestone is… Read more“Kingdom of the Elves at Bluestone Wales”
A few days ago I took the boys along with Granny to visit Carew Castle and Tidal Mill in Pembrokeshire. I remember visiting Carew Castle when I was younger and was keen to take the boys to visit it. Would it be how I remembered it? On our way to… Read more“Carew Castle and Tidal Mill”