14 March 2014

WELL HELLO SPRING

It was hard not to smile last weekend as Bristol bathed in the wonderful rays of spring, warm sunlight shone down, blossoms bloomed and birds were singing in the trees, it was hard not to pinch myself in fear that it was all a dream. Shunning our coats we headed out early on Sunday morning, quick coffee in hand, and jumped into the car for the short trip across to Ashton Court. We'd left the day's activity in F's hand, giving him the choice of woodland walks, bike ride or a boat trip on the harbour and were not surprised when he promptly picked up his bike and made a start for the door. Since Christmas he has become inseparable from his bike, aways choosing it over any activity.

We headed over the bridge and parked the car at the golf course, where cyclists were out in full force dressed in their high tech gear. F grinned and pulled on his helmet, raring to go as I held him back and slowly navigated the road leading down to the cycle path.

On the first steep hill, F picked up speed and raced ahead before loosing control of the bike and crashed down on to the pavement. With a sharp intake of breath and lightening reflexes, we raced down the hill to scoop him up and wipe away the tears. To my relief he was fine and quite happy to carry on, un-phased by his stuntman antics.

We spotted deer, passed horses, climbed trees, explored the rose garden, watched flies dance over the still waters, ate biscuits in the shade of giants and relaxed.

Well hello spring, it's been a while.

Linking with Let's have an Adventure
gingerlillytea

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31 comments

  1. Beautiful photos. I LOVE the one of him looking at his feet! <3

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  2. Oh wow the bike and shadow pic and the last one are just amazing. I can almost taste spring, well once the sea mist lifts maybe!

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  3. Gorgeous pictures, so nice to see everybody out and about. Bristol looks beautiful. Glad he was not hurt when he tumbled and still wanted to carry on.

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  4. Gorgeous photos Lori.We made the most of last weekend with a picnic in the local park.Fingers crossed for more of the same this weekend.

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  5. aw what a cutie and great pics too hun, looks like youhave that thing called sun xx

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  6. ahh, so lovely! hope the nice weather continues and that we don't have weeks of rain like a few years ago.

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  7. Love the photos, just wonderful - that pond in the first one looks immense! Will probably have an adventure post I can link up tomorrow, will have a look x

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  8. Beautiful pictures! Hasn't it been lovely to go outside and enjoy the sun!

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  9. Hello Spring indeed! Such wonderful pictures. I love the bark on the tree trunk, so rough against your son's little hands. Beautiful.

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  10. What gorgeous photos! I love the sunshine, it makes the world right and so much more cheery! You've really captured the world from a little one's perspective and I love it!

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  11. Sounds like a perfect adventure! I love your photo's they are beautiful x

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  12. Ah what gorgeous photos. It looks like you have really been making the most of the nice weather.

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  13. I love Ashton Court - I have only been once but can't wait to go back and explore and your lovely photos have just reminded me of that - looks like you had a wonderful time :) A big hello to spring :)

    Laura x

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  14. Beautiful pictures, it looked like you had a wonderful weekend both with things to do and the weather! x

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  15. I've only been to Ashton Court during the hot air balloon fiesta, I bet it's gorgeous when there aren't so many people. Especially the part that over looks the city. I must plan a visit. Gorgeous pics and yay for Spring! x

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  16. Gorgeous pictures and such a beautiful setting. We are busy trying to get Isaac to ride without stabilisers - do you have any tips

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  17. What lovely photos and a great weekend. I hope the sun arrives again today

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  18. These are beautiful photographs, truly stunning. x

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  19. Gorgeous photos. I love to see deer and wild horses. :-) x

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  20. Beautiful pictures and hello spring indeed

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  21. I love all these photos, such lovely colours and you can just feel the Spring atmosphere shining through!

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  22. Gorgeous photos - I love the one of him on the steps with his bike x x

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  23. looks like a perfect day, was so beautiful last weekend and I love that Bristol has such a great array of parks and places to get out and enjoy the Spring weather! We love Aston Court!

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  24. Fab pics, glad he's enjoying his bike! It's the perfect weather for it

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  25. Nothing phases them at this age - I always find it remarkable how resilient they are! Lovely pictures, so sunny!

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  26. love that shot of him all in blue and his bike, beautiful x

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  27. Such lovely photos - what a bright blue sky! I'm so happy that spring is here!

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  28. I've seen a deer this morning too :-)
    3 of them... just slowly walking on my local fields... they looked like they were taking a walk

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  29. Beautiful photos. I love spring x

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  30. what gorgeous pictures you take !!

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