Deer, beach in the rain and not on our own!

From yesterday:

1) During a sunny walk along a long since-abandoned railway line, we caught a glimpse of two deer leaping through the golden wheat fields.

2) The kids arrived back from their rainy beach visit extremely sandy and wet, but very very happy 🙂 .

3) If you are going to get caught in a severe rainstorm of many hours duration, whilst living in a tent, it’s best to do it with friends 🙂 !

Gymnastics, happy and clear.

From yesterday:

1) A&M had their last gymnastics class this morning. They finished the course by giving a performance – both kids did really well… Grandma and I were both very impressed 🙂 .

2) Packing up to go on a camping trip with friends – the kids were sooo excited!

3) A starlit glass of wine, under a sky so clear we could see the Milky Way.

Sailing, welcome and relax.

1) There’ll be blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover…we didn’t see any blue birds, but the cliffs were white and the crossing smooth.

2) To arrive to a warm welcome, and a fabulous dinner.

3) A pleasant evening, shared with friends, in part comparing the merits of different types of tent.

School’s out! Camping, and Cuddles.

1) M comes running up and throws herself into my arms… School’s out for the summer!!

2) The tent is up, and we’re all settled in enjoying a family dinner together.

3) Cuddling our kids, we enjoy the beautiful sounds of Emily Smith and band – just fantastic, and a lovely way to begin our weekend…