Yesterday we went to the beach
One of the places I feel most at peace
Is by the sea
Even before Tilda
I adored the sea
David and I both
Have an affinity with the sea
It is why Tilda’s ashes
Set sail
And now wherever we are
We can find water
And feel close to our little girl
Yesterday we went to our closest sea
At Hythe
I love Hythe and we have spent many special occasions there
It is a favourite place for New Year’s Day
It is a favourite place for Tilda’s day
It is a lovely day out in the summer
Providing everything we need
Including a rather wonderful steam railway
In the winter it is perfect
For brisk walks in the winter sun
Biking and scooting
Collecting stones
Exploring the banks of the Military Canal
Yesterday
We went for chips
And to see the sea
Flat and calm again
After the rages of the storms
We walked along the promenade
We played on the pebbles
We threw stones in the sea
We ran and rolled on the seafront
It was a glorious day
And for the longest time
We played
On the rocks!
On the rocks
Under the rocks
Between and beside
Climbing and clambering
Exploring and adventuring
Finding caves
Nooks and crannies and holes
It was wonderful
On the rocks
Esther and William had a wonderful time
Playing together and with us
It was lovely to feel the sun on our faces
A light breeze through our hair
Such a relief from the rain and gales of late
Esther who is not as at home outdoors as William
Had a wonderful time
And a beautiful smile
It was magical to see
And I felt at peace
Though with a wrenching in my heart
To see only two children
Where there should be three
But I am proud of these photos
Of our miracle two
Our twins who really are babies no more
The first two of our fantastic three
Best friends and siblings
Our saving grace
Making the most
Of a day by the sea
Playing, exploring, imagining and adventuring
All on the rocks
By the sea
Looks like a beautiful day out! I wish we lived nearer to the sea, it’s always made me feel calmer and more at ease too. Luckily I get similar feelings from walking by the river in our local park, though its not the same.
What beautiful photos. I love the sea, we moved three years ago to the seaside and I have never looked back. I agree it’s so calming and relaxing. Love it 😉 xx
What a great way to spend some time. I just kept thinking how much my wee man would love somewhere like this.
Beautiful photos, looks a wonderful day out. I always feel at peace by the sea, I wish we lived nearer to the coast sometimes, I am sure I’d get out more for a fresh seas breeze walk than a usual walk around here. x
As you know we are great lovers of the coast, whatever the season, and are very fortunate to live so close. It offers something for the all the family and plenty of play opportunities for the children. It looks like you had a lovely family outing on a beautiful clear day and took some lovely photos of Esther and William. Thanks for linking up and sharing your beach outing with Country Kids.
Gorgeous pics – looks like a beautiful clear winter’s day. I love how your writing leans towards poetry in many of your posts. It suits you very well xx
These photos are beautiful Jennie. It looks like the twins had an amazing adventurous day at the beach. I think it’s lovely that you can feel closer to Tilda by the sea, I think there is something so peaceful and beautiful about open water.
x
Lovely photos. So wonderful to see Esther & William having fun. We love Hythe too. The first time we went we saw a dolphin swimming just off the shore!
We were at the beach today too, but we went to our favourite at Broadstairs
Wonderful day out! Looks like a brilliant place to visit and the twins look like they enjoyed themself x
What a great day out! It looks like the children had lots of fun! Lots of fab pictures. Mel
I think the sea hits something primal deep inside us. This looks like a magical day at the beach – gorgeous photos x
We adore the sea too, it provides an ever-changing landscape and the rhythmic pounding of the waves- large or small- is always calming. I love beachcombing and have indoctrinated my brood too.
Combine sun and sea (whatever the temperatures) and there is always lots of fun to be had. It’s wonderful to see the smiles on Esther and William’s faces.
One of my favourite places too! The photos are lovely. The twins looked like they had a lot of fun 🙂
They are a beautiful pair… absolutely beautiful xx