last weekend we went off with some friends to find the red rock on Thurstaton common. It is always nice being being with another group, the kids keep each other entertained and they forget that they are actually walking! Also big bonus for us is that there are a couple of older girls who like to play big sister to our little ones, when sometimes their own sisters are not really that interested in watching out for them. There had been some concerns over whether the weather would be okay but we were blessed with blue skies and sunshine. Pretty good for a walk in the woods.
Putting the world to rights..or probably trying to talk her out of stripping off because she has got dirty knees
when we got to the rock it was time for a little challenge for the kids. One of the adults in the group had gone ahead and tied lots of small bits of wool to the trees and the kids had to go and find them. Bringing them back to the rock where the adults were waiting and gaining prizes for their team. It was a great way of wearing them out too!
searching for treasure
then it was time to have a brew. First proper outing for the Kelly Kettle
then a spot of climbing on the huge rock…always hard to get a flattering angle when you are down below!! 😉
Part child, part mountain goat!
you take such wonderful photos of your family Sarah. The walk looks such fun and i just love the one of your daughter climbing – her face upon reaching the top is just brilliant – such an achievement for her.and what a blue sky – wow don’t see that very often at the moment x
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Fabulous photos as usual Sarah. You are really making good use of the kettle, it looks brilliant. Daddy must be very proud of his little mountain goat, she has the climbing bug. That rock looks amazing, it’s your home version of Uluru x
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Aww every comment I thought to put I just forgot as I got to the end and thought my god doesn’t she look so proud 🙂
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Common land is great, it reminds me of our moors, a wonderful sense of freedom and adventure. Sharing your walk with others makes it much more fun for the kids, some lovely photos as always Sarah. Thanks for linking up what looks like a great day.
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What a fab day out. Love the challenge to find the wool, what a great way to keep the kids entertained (and tire them out!). Wonderful photos – love the grubby knees 🙂
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Such lovely photos. Love the little look on your daughters face when she reached the top…very cute!
Look at those beautiful knees
This looks like such a great day, I love that u took a kettle! Grat muddy bum shot! X
Wow, you really did get some decent weather! Gorgeous photos, as usual 🙂
xxx
Lovely photos, I like the way you have edited them. (Is that in Photoshop/Lightroom?)
Rock climbing looks like fun, but I think I am a bit too scared to do it… haha!
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What a fantastic day. I love the shot of the muddy knees 🙂