Walking - the best thing to do on a winter day, once the sledging and snow-man building has been exhausted. Last Sunday we went to the North Pole* which seemed very appropriate for such a raw and cold day. The snow was much thicker at home but here we were right down at the coast, heading towards the Tyne estuary, so there was just a thin layer.
A few flakes drifted down while we were out. The dog had a good run and lots of rolling - the colder it is the happier he is, he really doesn't like warm weather! The big children let off some steam and John, Katie and I just enjoyed the fresh air, scenery and peace and quiet (relatively quiet, our kids shatter the illusion of tranquillity fairly quickly). It was just what we needed.
I have a tax return to complete, yuck. But I know it won't take too long, it is just that my sewing machine and knitting needles seem a lot more attractive, but then Katie may not co-perate and then I may have to leave it all for another time anyway. We'll see. Good luck with whatever your plans are for today whether it be a tax return or something much more fun.
* The North Pole is our name for a little knoll near the Tyne estuary - more info
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10 comments:
Hi Julie,
That's a wonderful name for the little knoll.I thought I recognised it from a previous post. How Katie has grown since then! We always used to find that the children needed to get outside for some exercise just as much as the dogs.
Sarah x
Ugh, yes, I need to do mine too, I've earmarked some time on Saturday... Glad you had fun though!
Looks like lots of fun, lovely photos.
Looks like a lovely walk. I love Katie' rosy cheeks and happy smile! Jx
We so need to get out and have some more time as a family. Sunday we are all off to Eureka
This looks lovely Julie, such a pretty walk and I can imagine very refreshing :) Katie is a real cutie isn't she! Good luck with your tax return, I can imagine the sewing will win in the end though! Saffa xxx
We have MUCH more snow than that!
Did you get your tax return done, I wonder?
Gosh it does look cold up there. We had a fair bit more snow but no wind chill to speak of, makes all the difference!
Thank you for the get well wishes, they were much appreciated :)
It's beautiful there - the trees have a very coastal look to them.
Katie looks very warm and bundled up - it takes a lot of time to get small ones ready for cold weather excursions, doesn't it?
I'm about to take a snowy walk myself. :)
Beautiful photos, it does look braw chilly though, specially goin by wee katies red nose!
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