Saturday 30 November 2013

golden light





Today was a gorgeous day, bright and breezy and oh so cold.  Perfect for wrapping up and having a play outdoors.  After lunch we drove to Smiths Strand, a lough shore beach close to where we live for some fresh air and an explore.

Mr F and I had a lot of fun regaling our little ones with stories of how we both visited this beach as children with our parents.  Independently of course.  We didn't meet until many years later.  It feels special to give our children the same experiences we had when we were little.

The light was beautiful turning all it touched golden.  The sun was low in the sky and already much of where we played was in shade but when the sun shone it was magical.  It has been so grey here lately we really appreciated this reprieve.

After a while we were sufficiently numb to call it a day and head home.  Back to relax by the fire.

Tonight I will be welcoming 'Mrs Christmas' back for the countdown to Christmas. The little ones can't wait. Wishing you all a cosy weekend.

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I love the colours in the pictures I took today.  The combination of blues, greys and yellows is one of my favourites.
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15 comments

  1. Beautiful capturing of the golden-ness Bee. Sounds like the perfect little family adventure and we also love Alice having some of the same experiences we had. She loves to hear stories about our childhood too. Hope you are all keeping cosy by your fire xox Penny

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  2. Beautiful pics - we have had a lovely family day too..... enjoy a cosy Sunday x

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  3. Lovely images Bee, the colours of winter light on water are some of my favourites. Hope you have a good Sunday too.

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  4. yes the blue and the gold together is just spectaculor, and nice to be by the water, and then come back home to the warm! Heather x

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  5. Stunning Bee! and such happy memories to pass on....bestest as ever d xxx

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  6. Beautiful photos. They feel warm yet cold and wintery. Jo x

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  7. What a beautiful pictures...
    So nice that you and your husband went there as children; to share it with your own kids now is pretty special I think... Lots of love from Mirjam.

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  8. Beautiful photos and countryside

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  9. A wonderful post, I'm so glad you took the time to share these magical photos and happy family times! A very special place indeed, and I love how the golden light somehow warms up the blue and grey shades...magic! Chrissie x

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  10. Love that ochre colour too Bee, happy days Mrs. Christmas x

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  11. ah yes, my favourite kind of sunshine… I love the golden glow on the grasses, beautiful! x

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  12. Beautiful photos, I love the colour of that sky! Sounds like a perfect afternooon. xx

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  13. The light in your photos is gorgeous. I know what you mean, the sunlight is so dramatic at this time of year, it's really special. Have a great week Bee. xx

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  14. That does look like an excellent place for exploring with your little ones. We live near a large lake and whenever we go down there rocks are the first thing everyone picks up to throw in the water ;) I'm surprised there are any rocks left on shore! Your photos are so rich ... love them! Enjoy the rest of your week Bee. Wendy x

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