Country Kids 30/11/19

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Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago and helped inspire me to enjoy so many outdoor adventures with my girls and create happy memories.… Read More

A bear on a bike: fun at the park with the Halo bear

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Sophie riding her bike around the park with Walter strapped into the seat behind her

At this month’s Halo group, Sophie was very excited to get to take Walter, the Halo bear home with her. He comes with a little bag, containing his dressing gown, toothbrush, hairbrush – and a bicycle helmet. Naturally, this meant Sophie wanted to get her bike out and take Walter out on it. … Read More

Country Kids 23/11/19

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Making an autumn crown on an after-school trip to the park

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Sophie with her doll's pram, wearing her autumn crown

The evenings have really drawn in now that the clocks have gone back. With it getting dark by 4.30pm, our after-school adventures tend to be restricted to quick trips to the park. As I was taking Thomas in his pushchair, Sophie decided she wanted to take her doll’s pram so “we can push… Read More

Country Kids 09/11/19

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An autumn afternoon at Chiltern Open Air Museum

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Sophie looking at the ‘listen’ and ‘feel’ signs outside the Haddenham Croft Cottage

Chiltern Open Air Museum has been a favourite place to visit ever since the girls were babies. Since Jessica died, we’ve not visited it quite as often as we used to though. During half-term, we decided to spend an afternoon there and revisit some of our favourite spots before the museum closed for the winter.… Read More