27. 'One Giant Leap' (Off to Porthkerry Park on Sunday to play in the sunshine and check out how high the water was in the brooks.)
28. 'Hello, Down There' (a trip to the local Victorian park on the way back from the supermarket. This is part of our bid to spend 15 minutes outside in the fresh air every day, inspired by Jenny from Mummy Mishaps and Cerys from Nature and Play. Some days are really easy, other days – like a work day – are harder. Today was also the day of the epic play-dough making session; three colours and still he wanted more?!)
29. 'Do You Like My New Hat?' (Big activity day today, Tuesdays often are as I try to cram as much quality and quantity time in as possible before having to go back to work the next day. We made a wintery hat which ended up looking more like a space hat, did a science experiment involving moving water, went to gymnastics and also went scooting in the pouring rain in Cardiff Bay. Thanks for that Jenny and Cerys!)
30. 'New Jigsaw' (A work day but when I came home The Boy was able to play with his brand new jigsaw from Orchard Toys. Watch this space for a review!)
31. 'The Gruffalo' (Thanks to a 'heart-pressing' session when The Boy saw one of his friend's wearing a Gruffalo hat, he decided he wanted to dress up in his costume. I got the mirror down so he could see what he looked like. The irony was that five minutes later, the nanosecond I'd finished taking photographs, he insisted the costume came off. I think he scared himself!)
32. 'Slumber' (Absolutely exhausted, I let him have a longer nap today. I certainly paid for it as we had a ridiculous wake-up time of 5.20 this morning. Now where's that Gro-clock I was sent for review?!)
33. 'Rebel!' (We nipped down to Cardiff Bay Barrage for a cycle and a scoot in glorious sunshine, but dear God it was Arctic! The road across the barrage isn't used by vehicles and is a safe route for cyclists of all ages. The Boy has a minimal awareness of the highway code and road signs, clearly!)
My favourite photo of the week is The Gruffalo photo.
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OneDad3Girls says
That top picture is my favourite of all the ones you've posted so far this year.
I am disappointed with the cycling photo, can't believe you've brought him up to disrespect the law
Nikki Thomas says
Such gorgeous photos again. Lovely that you have been able to get out so much. I love the sleeping photo it is really cute
Karen says
Lovely pictures. Fab gruffalo one. We have used gro clock with both girls from 18 months..amazing xxx
Cass@frugalfamily says
Gorgeous photos again, you always seem to be out and about having fun x
Red Rose Mummy says
This is such a wonderful selection of photos. I don't think I could choose a favourite! We've been trying to get outside every day. We've spent quite a bit of time in our garden and managed a couple of walks too.
The Princess and The Pickle says
I love the hat – you could probably sell those to the likes of Lady Gaga and make a fortune! The Gruffalo photo is very sweet and it looks like you've had lots of fun outdoors too!
Foz says
That hat is pretty cool and the cycling photo made me smile!! I love the one of the steps!
Notmyyearoff says
Love his Gruffalo costume…definitely pic of the week!
LauraCYMFT says
Love the Gruffalo costume! And the Orchard Toys puzzle! Great photos 🙂
emma wright says
Love the jigsaw pic. we love the jigsaws here, we are always doing them. lovely photos, thanks for hosting again xxx
Elaine Livingstone says
like the gruffalo picture, and had a chuckle at the bike one when you said it was cold, been the same here , looks lovely but been chilly.
jenny paulin says
i am not bored of my photo taking yet!!
thanks for the mention and as much as its hard when the weather is rubbish, it does do us all good to grab some outdoors time and fresh air. 🙂
i love your photos – they are so lovely (lol just my little joke) because you can see so many different sides to the Boy's character.
my fav is def the Gruffalo outfit (I showed Burton) although i also like his smile in the 'space hat' and him peering down all those steps.
Jen @mymummyspennies says
Really fab pictures, I love the 'space hat' and the gruffalo costume (I want one!)
Mumslittlepeeps says
Looks like a fun packed week. Love the shot at the top of the steps looking down
Susan says
Isn't your young man growing up before your (and our) eyes? Another special set of pictures. I think my fav is the top one. That looks like a cracker of a park and there's such a look of concentration and determination
Shell Louise says
Loving the hat! 🙂
fivegoblogging says
I love that you are pledging to get out for at least 15 minutes a day. Some days that is quite hard but, with the exception of my Princess), the kids are pretty hardy and don't notice the cold. As for me, I just layer up! Lovely photos as always, but love the cycling one!
The Monkey Adventures says
Good for you, 15 minutes outside every day. We were hardly outside at all today!
Janice says
love the sleepy photo.
Rollercoaster Mum says
Love the hat and I love the thought that he scared himself as the Gruffalo!
Where Roots And Wings Entwine says
Gorgeous photos as always. I love the Gruffalo outfit, wish I had one for myself! Love the perspective in the steps photo, stunning light behind him too 🙂
An Exeter Mum says
The gruffalo photo is very cute! I love the first photograph too with the tree stumps. Well done on the 15 mins outside every day. We've been out much more this week but I agree it can be hard at times.
Erica Price says
Love the top picture – what a picturesque park!
Butwhymummywhy says
Gorgeous photos as usual. Love the gruffalo one, I know my youngest daughter would love to dress up as the gruffalo.
Jaime Oliver says
Fantastic picture this week!
Kara says
As always some fun pic's, you really make the Boys life so fun and interesting xx
HPMcQ says
ronnie has that gruffalo outfit and he loves it!
Ellen Arnison says
I love the idea of scaring yourself in a Gruffalo costume. Fantastic photos, as ever.
michaela britton says
I love the top photo, looks like he's having a great week
Emma says
That park looks so cool! Lovely photos as ever and isn't he just the cutest ever Gruffalo!
Mari says
The s p a c e in that top photo is amazing. what a beautiful place. Love the wrong direction cycling too 🙂
Elaine (@Littlesheep) says
Beautiful photos – looks like you had another fun and busy week
Pinkoddy says
I'm loving that Gruffalo costume! The hat is a close second mind. My kids would be shouting at the bicycle picture – going the wrong way lol.
jo says
Oh we need cycling space like that! I think H follows lines really well – I want to find a running track that will let 3 year olds cycle on it, as I reckon it'd be really popular! I don't think there's anywhere here though.
That top picture is excellent too – like a wooden stonehenge!!
Jo's Nursery says
Fantastic photos as always. I love the Gruffalo one and think the hat photo is amazing too. I want that hat!!!
The Musing Housewife says
You always have so much fun with your little lad!!!
Gorgeous photo's again!
Aly says
Ha! My youngest is doing the Gruffalo this term and she has a costume for tomorrow.Only hers was home made from a charity shop.I love the photo of him on the steps.I might try that with my 3.
Claire says
My favourite by far is the Gruffalo! Love it!
Helen Wills says
I love the Gruffalo picture. I really couldn't choose which pic was my favourite this week, there are a lot in there, but the first is my best 🙂
Su Tyler says
My favourite is the top one. It's great when we have some dry days to go out to play.
Madge @ The View From Right Here says
SO sweet, little happy faces! I'm so glad you came by to share on Weekly Top Shot #68!
Lauren says
Brilliant set of photos this week. I love the Gruffalo photo, The Boy looks so cute.
The top photo is fantastic, it looks like a great place to visit.
I love the photo of The Boy on the stairs too.
Emma @mummymummymum says
Those stepping stones look fantastic?
Emma @mummymummymum says
Sorry didn't mean the question mark, they look great.
I love the hat too 🙂
Susanne@babyhuddle says
I LOVE the hat (going to put that activity in Luka's busy box next week) but I have to say that my favourite picture is the sleeping one. I love how peaceful he looks. I could watch mine sleep all night and this week I have done lots of that.
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Joanne Blunt says
I'm a sucker for photos of little ones sleeping, but I also love the one of The Boy on the steps. I'm not good on the technical terms but I thinks it's the way you've taken it from below. It's very effective.
Bare Beginnings says
fabulous photos, for some reason I think this is my fave week of your photos so far, loving the hat! You really are so outdoorsy, it all looks like great fun!