Hasn't the weather been dismal this week? I mean it is so grey out, no clear skies and fluffy clouds, just a layer of thick grey stuff and a whole lot of drizzle, showers and heavy downpours thrown in too. I have been thinking about a lovely afternoon we had on the common on weekend a few weeks ago when it was scorching hot and the sun was out.
It was one of those almost thirty degree days and so airless indoors, the Little Ones were too hot out in the full sun in the back garden but inside they were sweaty hot and grumpy too. I had a brain wave, we would take them up to the common to fly the kites, there was bound to be a lovely breeze up there to cool us all down.
The girls and Daddy did lots of running around trying to get the kites in the air but the wind kept changing direction and dropping and so they didn't get very far. The kites just wouldn't stay in the air and came crashing back down no sooner had they let go.
Little 3 got tired of running around pretty quickly and spent some time exploring the grass and wild flowers finding plenty of grasshoppers and insect life. The two of us went for a wander in the shade of the trees while Daddy and the girls headed down the other side of the hill to see of they could catch some thermals there.
Having given up trying to fly the kite we were soon joined by Daddy and Little 2. As I looked through the pictures I had taken on the camera, I suddenly noticed the view behind the Little Ones, The Stroud valleys, I had been too busy watching them and not taking in the beautiful scenery, it is lovely up there.
Aww this brings back my memories, I used to love kites as a child, I think I'm going to get one myself now! Looks like you and your children had a fab day too Xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!! I love kite flying, it's one of our favourite things to do with the children whether it's raining or sunny, if there's wind we can fly!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this has made me think we need to do this, I am not sure Fred has ever flown a kite. Thanks for the inspiration it looks amazing :)
ReplyDeleteKite flying is such fun. It is great fun on the beach too x
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Flying a kite has to be one of the best bits of being a child (and a grown up!). It's been ages since I've done that - must go buy a kite!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful summer photos! You'll be treasuring these for years to come I'm sure x
ReplyDeleteWe don't do it often but when we do we think, 'I must do that more often!'
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I do have so many lovely photos that I wouldn't have taken if I didn't blog, I always have a camera with me these days.
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These photos are beautiful, that view is stunning. Shame that the wind wasn't right for kite flying but you do have some lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you, we did still have a good time and Yes I love those photos, the sun was so bright they came out just like that no editing at all!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! Ah when the weather was sunny,eh? I'm really hoping we get more kite flying days like this soon! x
ReplyDeleteI am hoping for less rain next week, we are on holiday at the seaside then!!
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We've NEVER managed to successfully fly a kite! I'm definitely starting to wonder if it's even aerodynamically possible... ;) Sounds like you had a lovely day out, regardless - simple pleasures are the best! x
ReplyDeleteOh it is possible to fly them, we had great fun with ours on the beach once!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever successfully flown in a kite in all my 37 years!
ReplyDeleteThere is still hope yet!!
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Aww such gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteAw Thank you x
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We love kite flying though it's been a while. We really need to get it back out!
ReplyDeleteLove these photos, literally looks you have the world as your own!
ReplyDeleteIt is great fun x
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Thank You x
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This really does look like the perfect day. I've never tried lite flyimg with my two but really must x
ReplyDeleteIt is good fun trying even if you can’t catch the wind.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun, I dont think I've flown a kite since I was a kid. I'm off to find one with my boys this weekend now!
ReplyDeleteI love flying kites, as a child and now as a mom... my kids think is the greatest thing :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad we have inspired you.
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Thank you x
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I really need to grab the kite I bought from Ikea back from B's dad! He's at the age now where he'd LOVE it... Thank you for giving me the idea. I absolutely love the accompanying images with this post darling, they are so lovely! They will be so nice to look back on in years to come xo
ReplyDeleteI love these photos too x
ReplyDeleteThis is something I really need to do with my children. I love flying kites! Your photos are so beautiful x
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you, it is great fun to do on a beach too.
ReplyDeleteFlying a kite is one of my favourite past times even as an adult. It is just a shame that there are only a few "suitable" windy enough days where I live. Most of the times I have to run like crazy a lot :D
ReplyDeleteIt was a great way to tire the children out!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness that there have at least been a few fine days. I used to love flying a kite as a child and I must share something like this with my children x
ReplyDeleteWe haven't flown kites with our two yet, something we must do and especially in this weather! Lovely to see the bond between your three. Little 1 looking after 3 was so sweet. I hope my two have that bond x
ReplyDeleteWe need to go out again soon, the children keep asking again.
ReplyDeleteAhh thank you. She really does look after him, it can be a great help sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI have never taken the kids kite flying :( I also can't believe how naff the weather has been this summer, we had frequent bike rides planned but have only done a couple
ReplyDeleteI quite like the cool weather, I am the first to complain when it gets hot.
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Flying a kite is a simple and free pleasure. Even if you make the kite. It's so much fun and a memory that will last a lifetime x
ReplyDeleteIt really is x
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has a kite that hasn't even been out of the packing, but we do keep meaning to break it out with the right weather. Just never seem to find the time, weather and inclination to all match up. Definitely need to fix that! Beautiful pictures, both of the littles and the view. x
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Seeing your pics of little ones flying kites has brought back a lot of my childhood memories, back in India, where there was a once a year kite flying day ahmedabad.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to a kite flying festival and see all the amazing kites there. x
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