My Sunday Photo 04/06/17

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Sophie standing in the long grass near the Chinese bridge at the arboretum in Langley Park

#30DaysWild – Planting and weeding

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Jessica and Sophie digging in the garden

I have to confess that gardening really isn’t my forte. I go through spells of being a little more enthusiastic about working in the garden and then leave the weeds to run riot. Other than the girls’ namesake rose bushes, I’ve done very little planting. We tried unsuccessfully to grow sunflowers last year but I’m… Read More

#30DaysWild – A rainbow nature hunt

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A rainbow nature hunt sheet with some leaves and rhododendron petals stuck to some of the colours

Having a trail to follow or things to look out for always makes a walk more interesting. Little legs never seem to tire quite as quickly when there are things to do and see. A rainbow nature hunt is a fun way of encouraging children to notice all the different colours that nature has to… Read More

Friday Focus 02/06/17 – Half-term bugs

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A doodle of the word "unwell" with a cartoon version of me leaning on the 'w', looking unhappy with my head resting in my hands

Half-term has been somewhat overshadowed by being unwell. I’ve had a horrible cough since the start of half-term which has made me tired and grumpy. Hubby’s away working on an event for the whole of half-term (and has been suffering from the same cough) so it’s not the best timing. I’ve tried to keep going… Read More

#30DaysWild – Outdoor painting with natural brushes

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Jessica and Sophie painting outdoors in the garden

This year we’re taking part in #30DaysWild – a challenge from the Wildlife Trusts to get outside each day in June, do something wild and connect with nature. I love getting out and about with the girls. This is a perfect way to encourage us to spend even more time out of doors. I wonder… Read More

Fairies, fauns and unicorns: an adventure in an Enchanted Museum

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A little imagination combined with a walk in the woods can turn a day out into a fairytale adventure for my girls. An evening at one of their favourite places, with the promise of getting to see real fairies and magical creatures is irresistible. The Enchanted Museum event at Chiltern Open Air Museum was one… Read More

Me and Mine – May 2017

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A family "totem pole" photo - from top to bottom - Sophie, hubby, Jessica and me

We’re now into one of hubby’s busy periods at work. This means that he’s been working away on events for several days at a time. Even when he is home, he often leaves the house before we all wake up, and is home long after the girls are in bed. Half-term has coincided with one… Read More