Thursday 14 July 2016

The Perfect Afternoon

Gerard and I popped down to Norwich yesterday to spend some quality time with out daughter Victoria and her little family.  It was lovely to see them, Wilbur was very keen to show us the local park and to show me what a big boy he was on the climbing frame.  It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and Wilbur even managed a short time in the paddling pool.



 
 
They are certainly blessed with a beautiful park with lots of equipment to suit all ages and paddling pool for those hot lazy summer days.  There is even formal gardens, wildflower areas and a beautiful lake.  Wilbur was very keen to show me the rickety bridge that apparently isn't rickety but a good bridge none the less.
 
 
We fed the ducks with the obligatory bread and were surrounded by several different species,  a sight to behold.
 

 
Wilbur was thrilled that the Swans had babies...
 
 
...it was lovely to sit and watch them.  Typical British weather it had to spoil itself and rain so it was a bit of a dash to get back to the house.  Luckily it didn't last long and it soon dried up.  We were able to enjoy the garden and a beautiful afternoon tea.  I can assure you it was a tasty treat she certainly knows how to please us.
 
 
Wilbur thinks his Grandad is magic, me I think he is a trickster but it makes me smile the way he performs his little tricks for them.  Hector is growing so quickly and reaches out to grabs things, he is pretty good at pulling at your glasses and hair.
 
 
He is a treasure.  The perfect afternoon...
 
See you soon.
 
 
 

19 comments:

  1. What a lovely day. Shame about the rain but it doesn't look like it spoilt anything.

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  2. A lovely day. Such cute photographs. X

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  3. Hector is growing so quickly. It's lovely that you and your husband have plenty of opportunities to spend time with your family. A very special afternoon.

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  4. You are so lucky to live close to your little ones. It does look like a wonderful day. I'm glad those geese were nice.. some of them can be a bit mean! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  5. It was a perfect day, everyone is happy x

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  6. I think this would be a perfect way to spend a day. With grandchildren. You are blessed to live so close to them. Love all of the photos of the park and the ducks/geese too.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  7. Beautiful ! I can't think of a better day out than that...lots of grandchildren quality time!!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  8. Such a lovely post and so nice to meet you :) have a lovely weekend x

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  9. I love the cute pictures of the adorable little ones. How blessed you are with your grandchildren.

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  10. I enjoyed seeing some of your good grand time and note similar stages in your grands and mine :) xx

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  11. Your grandchildren are absolutely beautiful, looks like you alll had a fab time x

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  12. What a sweet post, my friend! And what a joy to spend time with your precious grandchildren.

    Have a blessed weekend. Hugs!

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  13. my grandad was also magic *wink*...
    so enjoyed taking a stroll with you and your family - and those duck are gorgeous.

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  14. Hi Lorraine,

    What a wonderful time you had with your family! Such lovely photos, nice to see your grand children again!

    Thanks for sharing!
    Ingrid xx
    Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  15. what fun!!! you look so happy and your husband does too, I hope he is feeling a bit better these days :)

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  16. So lovely! I think that Wilbur is growing before our very eyes! He seems so much bigger every time I see a photo of him!

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  17. It's always fun to spend time with the little ones! What lovely smiles :)

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  18. It sounds like a wonderful visit.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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