Our Last Summer Picnic

We had our last picnic of the summer just ten minutes drive from home at the beautiful Gortletteragh Waterfall. 

I have really loved being at home during the summer holidays with the children and having our little days out. 

After the older two had a lie in we packed our picnic of sandwiches and juice before we set off. On the way there we decided to stop off at the village cafe for some homemade chips to have with the rest of our food - not very healthy I know but totally delicious and well worth the stop.

After eating we did some exploring. 

Our Little Fella loves being outdoors and being pushed about in his buggy. When we were climbing up to the viewing point though I must confess I put him in the sling because I wasn't feeling fit enough to push him up the steep hill.

There is lots to see here, we couldn't resist throwing in a few pennies to make a wish in the Wishing Well and our Teen and Inbetweener took a great interest in the Murder Hole and Priest's Rock which date back to medieval times.

We had a great time just chatting, eating and laughing. The best things in life really are for free.

 It is such a lovely quite place to spend an afternoon and it's days like these that you just don't want to end.

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Summer Holiday - Part 2 Beautiful Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I've been to and I would love to go back and explore it in more detail.

We had a fabulous time and there was loads of things to see and do for all the family. Both myself and Mr P were delighted that we had chosen to come here because everyone got to do a bit of what they wanted and believe me that's not always easy with our Teen and Inbetweener who do not like the same things.

Steeped in history you can easily transport yourself back a few centuries when you are walking along the cobbled streets taking in the amazing architecture.

Here are some photos from our visit...

Silent Sunday

Photo of the Week

I seriously don't know where the time is going. Each week seems to pass faster than the one before it. 

Somehow though this week I feel more organised and finding the right balance between work and home. Ever since I started my part time job things have been so hectic around here and I know now in my heart and soul that leaving my full time job was most definitely the right thing for me and more importantly our family.

Summer time is drawing to a close with every evening that passes and already I can see that our evenings are not as long.

As I look back on the year so far it has been great and I have made a mental note to make the most of what is left of our evenings, even if it's just going out for a walk to unwind.

Tomorrow we plan to have our monthly day trip joined by my sister and her husband. The Giant's Causeway is on the agenda and I'm really looking forward to it because I haven't been for a good few years. 

This week I've been toying with the idea of doing a photography course in September because since I've started this blog I really enjoy having the camera out and I am interested in learning more about it. I've decided to upgrade my camera and have started a 'camera fund'. I need to find out more about the course and see of I'm up to the challenge - this is on my 'to do' list for next week.

I finally found the time and energy to go through the photos from our holiday. This is one of my favourites and my photo of the week.

Forgive me if you think this is strange but we don't have phone boxes in Ireland like these and I think they are so quirky.

I hope your weekend is great.

XXX

Fields of Gold

We are just back home from our first family holiday as a fivesome.

It was hectic to say the least getting everything organised beforehand, I forgot how much stuff tiny people need even if it's only for a week, luckily we had the car so it wasn't too much hassle.

Our Little Fella really enjoyed being out every day and loved the freedom he had outdoors where we stayed.

An incredible week away from our normal routine we stayed just outside of Edinburgh in Dunbar, enjoying ourselves with not a care in the world.

There are lots of things to share but in the meantime here are the wonderful views we had from our chalet beautiful fields of gold with the sea in the background...pure bliss.