What an amazing day we have had, growing weary of our normal haunts I suggested the beach for today’s Sunday excursion. We knew it would rain but this has never stopped us before and I secretly hoped that it would be fairly quiet as I really couldn’t be bothered to make an effort today…. I left the house in…. Wait for it…. (Whispers) joggers… Although not joggers really because this is me… So lounge wear…
Annoyingly I seem to be the only family member who doesn’t own a pair of wellies…. Hubby got me some Hunters once…. Yeh…. That was a mistake…. I never considered my ankles to be on the chunky side before that moment…. I must buy a new pair, if only to photograph the wet weather family footwear side by side… That would be Instagram worthy right?
So picture this, mad joggers lady in ugg boots frolicking in and out of the waves… Trooping to and from the carpark, sopping wet with a camera shoved in her jacket periodically to protect it from down pours…crazy mad red hair etc etc…. And you wonder why there are no photos of me?
You know what though?? Who cares? We had a bloody good time.
I love vintage clothes for the children, I’ve written about it before, but, when it comes to our excursions I promised myself never to make a fuss about mess. I couldnt care less how much dirt my children attract, how ice cream smeared, how wet from the waves or how sandy their palms (although Roo does ask every ten second for a wet wipe). Yes, those wet clothes are probably still in the car… Festering in a carrier bag…. But the hilarious sight of my children in the back of the car on the way home, half dressed, sleepy, smeared and smiling is enough to melt my heart…. Don’t worry, I will go and get the carriers
Incase you haven’t worked out, today was a messy one
Dawlish Warren is about 45 mins away from us. Your typical holiday resort with arcades and campsites, static homes and funfair parks…. Beyond this is a beautiful Devonshire beach, we took along a purse of 2ps for the children to indulge in a bit of mindless gambling before passing the stalls of inflatables and nestling down on a soggy bench for preprepared sandwiches.
When we left home it was raining, when we arrived it was not…. After our lunch we trooped back to the car, to unburden ourselves of pushchairs and lunch boxes and put on our waterproofs. It continued like this all day, bright sunshine followed by showers…. Lots of puddles, rock pools ice creams and rainbows. A perfect Family Sunday.
Always enjoyed a bit of mindless gambling on the 2p machines 🙂 Even as a poor student on Brighton pier! Our car is messy too…join the club!
Sophie x
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What lovely photos. There is nothing better than the seaside, I actually prefer it when it’s not sunny weirdly as I think it adds to the fun. I love the 2p machines, my girls do too. And our car is RIDICULOUSLY messy as well! x
Gorgeous photos, I love the seaside come rain or shine, there is always something to see and do.x
We were close to going to the beach the other day but it was more of a down pour than drizzle. Great to hear you still went out and enjoyed the experience.#livingarrows
Gorgeous pictures! Sounds like it was a really good family outing despite the constant change in the weather. I particularly like the one where it’s raining by the rock pools.xx #livingarrows
Such beautiful photos. I particularly like the one with all the beach huts and the one before last. Beautiful
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This brought back happy memories I haven’t been to Dawlish Warren for a few years, but love it there. Gorgeous photos. My car is a mess too, I blame the kids X
What gorgeous photos – I love the welly shots on the beach. And the colourful beach houses! Looks like a really fun trip.
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Beautiful photos. I love the seaside. We are so lucky to live close to several beaches so we are spoilt for choice. Come rain or shine we tend to venture out to listen to the crashing of the waves. Love it.
This looks like a great place for a day out – even with the dismal weather. I love a seaside resort, ours are all so far away! x
What a lovely day out and gorgeous, gorgeous pictures! #LivingArrows xx
look at those beach huts! Gorgeous! looks like you had a fantastic time x
Lovely photos! It looks like you all had a wonderful time x
I love going for long walks with my little family. It’s such a nice way to spend time together.
Love the sea side. You’re not the only one that doesn’t own a pair of wellies. I don’t think I ever wore wellies in my whole life. For that reason none of my kids own wellies either. Surprising considering we live in a country (Ireland) where it always rains.