Last updated on November 17th, 2023 at 05:39 pm
We were ever so happy to find a new local park so close to our home that is absolutely stunning and has so much to offer. I can’t believe we didn’t know about it three years ago when we first had Buba. That’s the problem with only moving in two weeks before you give birth. Doesn’t give you time to get to know your area before the life of parenthood takes over. Well we have found it, our gorgeous new watering hole for the kids.
Buba is loving…
The swans and ducks at the new park
along side kicking his soccer ball all over the big open fields it has.
He also can very easily want to stay amongst the trees,
walking the trails all day until his hunger takes over,
then it’s off to our new favorite cafe at the park for a bite to eat.
Missy Moo is loving…
The fresh air and the freedom to run as far away as possible,
or spend hours on the stone steps, going up and down again.
She is also mesmerised by the swans and ducks,
but really would rather swim with them than watch them.
Daddy is loving…
The Ryder Cup and watching Europe beat USA!
He is also loving the miniature golf with Buba at the park,
and no more swim lessons on Sundays,
which are now left for family days out!
Mommy is loving…
Buba starting preschool and her one on one girlie time with Missy Moo.
Also loving that Missy Moo has started nursery one day a week,
so Mommy can concentrate on working from home.
Most of all, it’s Fall, nothing more cozier and loving than Fall.
As a family of four we are always on the go and September really was no different. In fact, I think it’s our busiest month this year (in the UK). It seems if we aren’t doing kids birthday parties, it’s adult friend’s birthdays and christening to attend, scheduling school viewings has started, and Missy Moo starting nursery one day a week along side our normal music, swimming, spanish classes, each week really does fly by in seconds. 
I love as the kids get older, they get more independent and want to explore more. We all love the great outdoors and I can’t wait to see all the many adventures we will take over our lifetime together.
Absolutely beautiful photos as always! I’m quite intrigued to know where the park is as I think I live in a similar area to you and it looks fab 🙂 #meandmine
Ahhh that would be awesome if we lived near each other we should meet for coffee! Or playdate! It’s called Astley Park near Chorley. Thanks hun for your beautiful comment. You always leave such lovely ones. 🙂
Ah these are so beautiful Jenny, my favourites of yours so far. You have such a gorgeous little family, you really do. And the park does look beautiful from what I can see in the background. We have some pretty ones near us too, but none with a fountain, it looks lovely. xx
Thanks Katie. I really need to practice with my camera more. But we had such a great time at this new park and I am excited to visit again and really use the setting more. Thanks for stopping by and commenting hunny. So sweet of you.
I am jealous of your lovely park, we love discovering somewhere new!
Thanks lovely. So do we. We are always on the look out for new places to explore. It’s more fun that way. It is stunning. So grateful it’s around the corner.
Gorgeous, outdoor, early autumn photographs. A happy, contented family it seems! Love discovering new places! And this one looks particularly lovely!
Thanks Claire. It really is. Now I just need to practice more with my big camera and take better shots. But thank you for your lovely comment.
Such beautiful photos, as always. Love these little updates, what a treasure they’ll be to read back on 🙂 x x
Thank you. Yes I am hoping to make a book out of them at the end of the year. Will be great for each child to have one I think.
Love Autumn here too… can’t beat the best of both worlds with sunny days and nights that are perfect for curling up with a good book.
Love the fabulous photos in the park x
Thank you Izzie. I couldn’t agree more. Love fall and all it has to offer. For sure. Thanks for linking up and stopping by.
Ahhh lovely shots hun! Super cute. I am loving the preschool mornings with just my boy too. The walking up and back is taking a bit of used to but we seem to be getting into a bit of a routine and we do baking and things together in the afternoon whilst the boy sleeps. Hope to see you at tots or Mumsnet! x
Thanks hunny. I know I am so sad as I didn’t know when mums net was and we already have plans. You always know more than me what’s going on. Tots??? Is this another one I have missed out on too??? Do tell? Hahaha
Such beautiful photos. We are fortunate to be enjoying a beautiful Indian summer – sunshine’s final hurrah before winter turns up! x #sharewithme
I said that to my hubby that day. I bet this is the last warm day we will have and it so far seems to be. Winter coats are out. Thank you for your lovely comment.
Looks like a lovely place Jenny!! You guys are such a picture perfect family!!
It’s nice that swim lessons are not on the weekend any more so you can spend the day just for family time instead!
I know we were so relieved to move it to another day because it was in the middle of sundays and that just gets hard to do anything with naps included. lol Thank you so much lovely. Its a great park. Wish the photos were more clear to be honest. A bit blurry but great memories made.
Beautiful family photos. You are so good at keeping records of everything! I must make sure we take more photos where I am included otherwise my gorgeous children will think they grew up without a mummy… but I so much prefer being behind the camera rather than in front of it!
Fab that you found a new park to go to. This summer, I found 2 new parks in our local area (we have been here 8 years!) and I love having the choice when taking the kids out. Managed 7 days out in 7 different parks the 1st week of the summer holidays!
Ya we are spoiled with choice around here, we truly are and they are so beautiful. Yes do take more photos. I am trying to be better about being in them instead of on the other side of it. lol Because I was worried bout hte same thing.
What a beautiful park and such lovely photos of you all together 🙂
Thank you. It was a great sunny day out for us. We got lucky. The photos are a bit blurry but asking others to capture us isn’t always easy.
Oh what a beautiful little park, and such gorgeous happy photos of the four of you! I think discovering more of our local area has been one of the big perks of motherhood – before the children arrived I worked full time a half hour train ride away and weekends were always busy with chores and seeing friends, it’s only been in the last few years that I’ve found out where everything is locally!
I know we have so many places to explore and go see. Find fun things to do with the kids. Isn’t it funny time just flies when we are working and then we have kids and wonder where to take them locally. lol Thank you so much.
What a gorgeous family!!
And such a lovely idea for a post!! 🙂
Lianne
Thank you Lianne. So sweet of you to say. Lucy from Dear Beautiful runs the Me & Mine and Me & You and Siblings linkys they are all fabulous.
Such a gorgeous little family in a beautiful place! Your photos are always so happy Jenny – you always make me smile! Xx
Thank you hunny. Although these are a bit blurry which made me sad! I should have brought my tripod with me but Granny took them instead. 😉 lol Shaking a bit. Bless her. It was a great day out though.
Looks like a great place. Hard to believe those are end of September photos isn’t it? Such a beautiful sunny day.
I know, I do say you usually get one in spring and one almost in fall then the rest is rainy although you had a great year this year while I was away Go figure. Thanks lovely. We were lucky it was a nice day!
Such lovely pictures Jenny, you have such a photogenic family! It’s so scary how quickly time passes us by, isn’t it? & I can imagine having girlie time with missy moo is so incredibly precious. 🙂 xx
Thank you sweets. I wouldn’t say that the kids never want to smile at the camera unless it’s a selfie and they can see themselves. Lol so vain. Hahaha
Such a good looking family! My oldest started pre-school this month too – it’s lovely having some time with just the youngest isn’t it #sharewithme
Yes it was weird at first but we are loving it. Girl time. Lol thanks Hun.
Looks like a gorgeous spot and a great backdrop for the pics! you guys take really great pictures!!!
Thanks hunny. I really want to visit this park more and take my big camera out and test it. I need so much more practice. I am not good. Plus I just got a tripod so should be easier than asking shaking strangers to do it and hope for the best. haha
Beautiful park and pictures! I love fall, too. This is my favorite time of year to be outside!
Mine too! It’s so beautiful and I love wrapping up but not being too cold. Thanks we are so lucky to have found it just around the corner.
Aww such a lovely happy post and gorgeous shots, especially the top one! Amazing 🙂 xx #sharewithme
Thank you. They are a bit blurry but it was such a fabulous day out. I really enjoyed it.
Sorry I missed a few weeks! life has been a little nutty! Congrats on starting preschool! Where does the time go!?
No worries Shae, I completely understand. We were all full of the worse vomiting bug for four days its was awful. I am so behind anyways! Welcome back!
That looks like a lovely park! We have a park down the road too, but it’s nowhere as nice as that!
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We only just found it luckily as we have a few around us that we were getting bored of or shall I say the kids were getting bored of. Hahaha I always like to explore new places.
Gorgeous photos as always and the girlie one and one time sounds lots of fun. You make Autumn looks really lovely and warm in those pictures, can you believe its October!
No I can’t believe it at all. Where did August and September go? I can’t get over it. But I love Fall so I am embracing it all. Thank you so much this park is a new favorite and it was a really nice day out.
You have such a beautiful family Jenny, love this post, such a lovely snapshot of your life x
Thank you Sara your comments are always so sweet and full of love too. Appreciate that. Thanks for stopping by hun! 🙂
Gorgeous photos – you are all such a lovely looking family! It’s so great how you have summed up your busy lives in such a simple but effective post. My hubby was also loving the Ryder Cup, I barely got a peep out of him last weekend 🙂
Hahah golf fanatic too huh? Then you know how I feel. lol Thank you so much appreciate your lovely comment. So sweet of you.
What gorgeous photos and a gorgeous family! Sounds like you’ve had a great month x #sharewithme
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It really has been a busy but memorable month. I am hoping October will slow down a bit though. lol Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Grace says – Lovely park and I think that Missy Moo wants to swims with the ducks is very cute. #sharewithme
What a beautiful park. Wow. September certainly has been a busy month. Ours in October with about 6 birthdays for the kids in our family!! It’s gets somewhat hectic………. #sharewithme
Such beautiful pictures and I love the little update on everyone, so lovely. x
Gorgeous little family! I hear you re loving Missy Moo starting nursery one day a week. My mum and Adam’s parents are alternating having Sasha one day a week whilst Freddie is at preschool and already it is making SUCH a difference being able to do some work, totally freeing up my evenings now! Lovely pics Jenny xx
Yes I am but MM is not. She isn’t coping well at all. Bless her. Makes me so sad. But nice to get some work done.
Beautiful photos Jenny – what a gorgeous family you are! xx
How wonderful to discover a hidden gem so near to you. We have a fantastic local oak with a huge duck pond, a play park and an animal corner with bunnies and guinea pigs. It’s great for you all to get out and about together and find new places to explore x
Thank you. Yes it’s great when it’s so close. Yours sounds amazing too.
Such beautiful photographs. I love how you have shared what you are all loving 🙂 So gorgeous xx
Thank you Vicky. Always great to share our individualities as much as a family.
You guys look so happy and the park looks lovely, I love autumn too with the falling crunchy leaves and dappled sunshine and frosty mornings, my favourite season #sharewithme
Fall is my absolute favorite. So beautiful to watch the changing of the seasons. It’s a great park to enjoy it at too. Thank you.
O wow that looks like a lovely park, it’s so nice to have somewhere to explore so close to hand. I love autumn too, and am fully expecting many leaf pictures and conkers to be filling the house very soon. Along with the 20 pumpkins on the allotment I am not quite sure what to do with! x
I need to get in gear and get some pumpkins. Look on Pinterest there are so many great pumpkin ideas. Love fall too. Oh conked collecting so fun.
Absolutely beautiful photographs Jenny xxx
What a beautiful little place, i’m so jealous. LOVE these photos Jenny, you have such a gorgeous family! xxx
Thank you so much for the lovely comments and blog love today Hunny. We had a brilliant time at this new park. Can’t wait to go again. Love the fall too. The park is beautiful with all the leaves.
These photos are so lovely Jenny, such a beautiful setting and you all look so happy. We’ve started viewing schools now too; so scary to think our babies will be at school before we know it. And I’m also loving a bit of girly time in the mornings, as is my little lady who is flourishing with that extra bit of attention. x
Thank you lovely. I think MM is too. Funny how one on one can be a big deal. I know come Sep 2015 the entire double team will be crying for all our babies start school!!!
Gorgeous picts – what a smiley happy you are! Lovely… and wow you are busy too! At least you have all found somewhere where you can relax and take some time out as a family. Beautiful looking park. #sharewithme
Thank you so much hunny. Yes it just seemed to be one thing after another lately. I guess kids make it busy. Hahaga