Today we woke to the sun streaming through our windows
Esther and William were awake early and keen to get out on the farm
We did not do the feed run this morning
But instead went to the play area
To drive the pretend tractor
And slide on the curly wurly slide
There is something wonderful about a sunny morning
Especially here at the farm
Seeing the sunlight dance on the river
Like naughty stars
Still up and awake and enjoying the day
We enjoyed our day today
A magical family day
In the land of trains and boats and swingabouts
The Valley
A place that we visited last year
That did not disappoint this
Today we went to Lappa Valley
Have you heard of Lappa Valley?
Have you been?
If not you really should
Especially if you have young children
If you have train mad toddlers like me!
It is a magical valley where all time stops
A place of peace
A place to enjoy as a family
A place to ride trains
Sail boats
Dig in the sand
Drive tractors
Swingabout, seesaw and slide
A place to picnic
A place to slow down
A place with families at it’s heart
A place I am already looking forward to returning to again
A place that will always make me think of Tilda
Though she has never been
A place of smiles
Of birdsong and laughter
A place of diesel and of steam
A place for cake and for ice cream
A place of innocence
A place for play
A valley of warmth and sunshine
Even on the cloudiest days
A place to return to
A place to discover
Rediscover
Return to over and over again
The vintage valley
We loved Lappa Valley just as you do until long after our children should really have outgrown it. It is always top of my recommendations of places to visit from Coombe Mill with under 8’s.
What a fantastic place x love the fab photos xx
Looks like you had a great time, will have to try and remember for when we go down that way again as I am sure my boys would love this, especially Sam who is train mad! x
Beautiful photos of a wonderful place, so lovely to see all the smiles, much love x
What gorgeous photographs – you look radiant Jennie. We’ll definitely be visiting Lappa Valley this weekend – can’t wait. Looks like you’ve had lovely weather too, but whatever the weather Coombe Mill and Lappa Valley look like such fun you won’t be able to dampen my enthusiasm! x
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