We had a balmy, sunny weekend here in the UK and, fingers crossed, this could be the week that I finally put away all the winter coats, hats and scarves. As usual the weekend went by in a flash but we had a lovely couple of days full of family time, which is not always possible with two (soon three!) school-age kids who often have their own activities and parties to go to.
{Clemmie and her best friend hanging out at the bowling alley}
With three children aged 3-10 it can be hard to find activities that will please all of them but this weekend we definitely found one: bowling. The boys have already been several times, in fact Cameron had a bowling party for his ninth birthday, but it was the first time Clemmie tried it. I’m pleased to say that she loved it, even if I did wince every time she insisted on picking up the bowling ball, fearing she would drop it on her feet.
{Cameron going in for the strike}
{No visit to the bowling alley is complete without a slush puppy to drink}
Sunday, of course, was Mother’s Day and, after I had enjoyed leisurely breakfast in bed (or as leisurely as it can be with the kids fighting over the toast and covering the duvet in strawberry jam!), we walked up to Hampton Court Palace. After strolling around the gardens and playing a few games of hide and seek, we enjoyed some yummy cakes in the cafe.
I’m proud to tell you that some of these pictures were taken by Cameron who is developing a real interest in photography. He’s now saving up for his own camera and I think it would be great to have a hobby that we can both share.
{Me and my brood}
{Hampton Court gardens in bloom is one of the prettiest sights around this time of year}
Sorry for bombarding you with so many pictures but on the rare occasions that we remember to bring the DSLR with us, we take A LOT of photos!
Hope you’ve had a good start to the week. ‘Til the next post xxx
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I wish I can put all winter cloths away too! Can’t wait for summer xoxo
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I am finally doing it today so fingers crossed the warm weather is here to stay! xxx
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Thank you! Your comment really made my day 🙂 I’m off to check out your blog now. X
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Those are beautiful photos!
Thank you 🙂 The ones of the flowers and the rear of the palace were taken by my 10-year-old. X
Lovely, puts a smile on my face, your kids are super cute! Love Hampton court too, sounds like a fantastic weekend. Xxx
Thank you, it was. The weather helped a great deal too! Xxx
Lovely pics 🙂
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Thank you! X
Love the little tulle skirts around these days. T has pretty much worn hers out!
Me too. H&M has a great selection. The one Clemmie is wearing my aunt bought in a ballet shop in Stockholm – it has little sequins in the tulle, so pretty. I want one too! X
Yes, where are the adult sizes? 🙂
Looks like you had agreat weekend! The boyling sounds fun. Clemmie is so stylish in her tutu 🙂 The photo of you and the kids in front of the palace is just priceless! 🙂
Thank you! It was a lovely weekend. It is virtually impossible to get a photo where they all just look at the camera and smile! xxx