I've been doing a lot of catching up on everyone's blogs this weekend, apologies to those I haven't visited yet, I'll get there I promise :) Anyway whilst visiting Amy at Love Made My Home I noticed her Sunlit Sunday post last week, linking up with (Karen of My Little Home and Garden). Karen is hosting a link up thingy - no idea what the proper term is, sorry! - the idea being you look for the sunny moments, literal or figurative, in the week. After a rough couple of weeks (Dad ill, more on that another time), I reckon I could do with a reminder to sit up and notice the good moments in life. So this is my first Sunlit Sunday. I missed week 1 so this is week 2. But hey, who's counting.
In anticipation of writing a Sunlit Sunday post I dragged the family out for a walk, and where better than Basildon Park (Basildon Park which is where Amy works :) And no I am not stalking her!!!
I've posted about Basildon Park before, we love it there, it's a National Trust property and is open all year round. There wasn't any actual proper sunny sun but it was very mild, and there was lots of running around to be had. Seeing as it's been so mild generally this winter there were lots of flowers in bloom, (maybe some are in bloom normally at this time of year, I am not a great gardener!), but still they looked lovely. And then of course we had lunch in the cafe including scones and tea :)
Rather than waffle on I'll just show you some (ok a lot of) photos - enjoy :)
I hope you enjoyed my first Sunlit Sunday :) Thankyou Amy for the inspiration and to Karen for organizing it!
You can check out who else is joining in at Karen's Sunlit Sunday
Til next time, have fun looking for your sunny moments :)
Jillxxxxx
What fun photos you got! Your kids are adorable and I love seeing the English countryside. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteOh...to be outside in such a beautiful setting. Thanks so much for sharing. I needed that!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to spend an afternoon with the family. You are fortunate in England to have so many lovely properties that are open to the public. We certainly have a lot of wilderness, but I often just wish to take an afternoon walk on a trail where I might see some beautiful sights. I love the squirrel!
ReplyDeleteMy aunt may she RIP would of already sent me a letter or now a days an email rubbing it in that their Daffs are already starting to bloom over there ! she was cheeky that way lol ! Lovely photos . Lovely way to spend the afternoons with the family fun and frolic is always good for the soul . Thanks for sharing , have a good week !
ReplyDeleteI think if I lived near I would be stalking both of you, well stalking in a nice friend sort of way.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
You can come stalk me anytime although I am a bit far away. I enjoyed the photos of the countryside. I think my favorite though is your girls doing her splits on the bench, (and your yummy lunch of course). Thank you for taking us along with you. I enjoyed the day!
ReplyDeleteBlessings always,
Betsy
Hello! Lovely photos. It seems wrong to see daffodils in January but it has been strange weather. Your lunch looks very scrummy. Thank you for the lovely comments you left. Made my day :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! It looks like everyone had a good time on your forced outing!! I love seeing anything from Great Britain. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteIts on my list of places to visit, the grounds look amazing. Believe it or not I could do the splits many years ago, that photo really did make me smile. Take care
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to spend a Sunday, it looks as if you had a fun time and you have taken some great photos. xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found so much sunlight and sunny things to do! You can come and stalk me anytime!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, I am going to google it now, as I live on the south coast too!, the photos look amazing!x
ReplyDeleteThe English country side is wonderful and you have captured it beautifully in your photos!
ReplyDeleteGetting out and about and finding a proper place for the splits. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBasildon Park looks like a wonderful place for an outing. Early daffodils, hellebores, the fresh green smell - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant first entry to your Sunlit Sunday, posts, Jill! I enjoyed seeing some of your family outing, and as always I enjoyed your narrative, too :) xx
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