Snowy Walks

Since getting Spartan just over a year ago I've spent so much time outdoors, regardless of the weather, walking. The poochie needs exercise and someone has to be responsible for taking him, which I'll admit is usually the Mr, but I do often go along too.

 

Wrapping up warm ready for a walk

 

 

The snow came down heavy again this week, you wouldn't really think it was March would you?! We wrapped up warm in wellies, coats, scarves, gloves and hats before getting the sledges to enjoy* a rather cold walk around the park. The Mini Mes had the luxury of sliding along while seated for most of it but the Mr and I pulled them around through the thick snow, ran around with the dog and pushed the children down the hill (trying to avoid the lamp post!)

 

 

Have you had some outdoor fun in the snow?

 

*Read barely tolerate

 

 

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The theme this week is Walks

Silent Sunday

Our week that was... Sledging, pink pancakes and the Gruffalo (Project 365)

Sunday we spent the morning doing crafts including Chinese lanterns and in the afternoon we had a long walk around the reservoir in the rain and fed the ducks before a play at the park.

Monday we saw Wreck it Ralph, had a Subways lunch and then spent the afternoon sledging in the fresh snow.

We made some pretty pink pancakes on Tuesday and Wednesday after visiting a friend we went to the theatre to see The Gruffalo's Child.

 Thursday was Valentine's Day and I received these lovely things from my Mr... late in the evening however, I think he felt guilty!

Friday we  received a huge bundle of Easter goodies to review and Jamster was particularly eager to taste the cute Smarties animals.

Saturday I had my hair cut. It's quite different from my usual look so I'm a little unsure whether I like it yet.

What did you get up to this week?

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Saturday Caption

The snow came down thick and fast earlier this week so we scrapped our plans and headed outside for some sledging fun!

 Do you have a funny or witty comment for this video of Jamster on the slippery slope?

I'd love to hear it!

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Have a great weekend.

Family Fun - Sledging and puddle play

Like every break from school and work, half term seems to have flown by! We have had a lovely week though and made the most of the snow and rain with plenty of outdoor fun.

After creating some Chinese themed crafts to celebrate the New Year we popped on our wellies and headed to the park on Sunday. We walked 2.5 miles around the reservoir and woods, fed the ducks and played at the park - even though it was pouring down! We were completely drenched but it was nice to have a warm shower, put on our pj's and enjoy a hot chocolate before dinner when we returned home.

Monday after a trip to the cinema and lunch out, we cancelled our plans for the afternoon to make the most of the snow while it was here. Luckily we have a lot of fields nearby so we didn't need to travel far for a huge open space for sledging. I dragged the Mini Mes around on the sledges for a while until I was exhausted, before they decided to brave the sloped paths themselves.

We headed out again to the park later on in the week and out one evening sledging too. 

The daffodils in my garden have started to appear along with the sunshine so I'm hoping Spring is on the way!

Have you had fun outdoors this week?

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Silent Sunday

Fun with snow (and ice)

We have had several inches of the fluffy white stuff over the past few days and as well as the usual snowball fights and snowmen building, we have had fun with the ice and snow in other ways too.

We made these ice decorations by filling plastic containers with water, food colouring, sequins and glitter before allowing them to freeze. I popped some candles into one and the Mini Mes added coloured string to theirs so that they could hang them on the trees and bushes.

We filled a water bottle with water and a few drops of food colouring to enable us to create coloured patterns in the snow.

We created coloured ice marbles for the garden by filling balloons with water and food colouring, allowing them to freeze and then popping and removing the balloons.

We went sledging.

What fun have you had with the snow?

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