Sunday saw this family get wrapped up in our winter gear and head for the stunningly Autumnal Golden Acre Park in Leeds, where we met with my friend and fitness trainer, Caroline, and her three gorgeous boys, Barnaby, Ralph and Henry, for a walk around the lake.
I’ve known Caroline since we were 16, meeting many moons ago at Sixth Form and reconnecting when I moved back to Leeds from London six years ago. I can’t actually believe we’ve known each other for twenty years! I know what you’re thinking? We look so young huh 😉
The most wonderful thing about having old mates in your life is seeing your kids become close too and getting all our boys together on the weekend was such a treat. The crisp weather and fun in the fresh air feeding the ducks, left us feeling rather festive by the end of the day. Just look at those red berries and fir trees!
We watched wide-eyed as the eldest of the group, my son, Oliver, took charge, directing his little crew around the lake, even holding Barnaby’s hand at one point – bless…And then, Xander decided to adjust Ralph’s hat to make sure he didn’t get cold melting us all. Cuteness overload or what?!
The baby of the group, 18 month old Henry is just so adorable with his great big blue eyes and calm demeanour. That cherubic face saw everyone pass us by, stop to say ‘hello’.
Not before long, Henry felt hungry so feasted on The Super Yummies tomato and herb bread sticks and pear and berries and also apple and orange rice cakes and later enjoyed some strawberry, kiwi and banana squeeze.
Just look at his bunny-eared LittleLife backpack with reigns too which was perfect for stashing The Super Yummies snacks inside!
Jumping in puddles, wading through leaves, feeding the ducks, breathing in that lush, fresh air and all amidst, non-stop laughing, stroking the most adorable dog imaginable I wanted to take home with me, and laughing our little hearts out, I’d say this was one of my most favourite Sundays to date.
…The dog’s owner let me take the pup by the lead. Naturally, I fell in love!
What a magical day!
Excitingly, you can win The Super Yummies toddler snack range, a LittleLife toddler backpack and a nature-themed activity book worth £75 for your own little adventures!
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Lovely pix xx
What a great day you had. It’s so nice to get out in the fresh air and have fun. would love the prize for Archie
Looks like a lovely day out! Would love this for my little boy x
I would love to win this backpack for my nephew. He just srmtarted walking and it would be a perfect present for his first birthday.
Looks fab, I love days out like this with my own daughter. Would love to win for her she would love the backpack.
Lovely pictures 🙂
Its such a lovely day out and look at all those happy faces! I am a massive dog lover so meeting a new one when we’re out totally makes my day. Its jumper is adorable!
I’d love to win a pack for my two year old daughter who is out of the buggy and walking around more outdoors.
Looks like lovely day out, my little boy would love it
would be great for my granddaughter when she goes out wih her Mum
It looks really nice, I love goign outdoors with my toddler too. I’d love to win the healthy snacks and cute backpack for her.
looks like a great day out and a lot of fun. The pack helps little ones feel like it’s an adventure.
Looks like a fab day out! I love being outdoors with my boys 🙂
You having fun! I would love to win it for my best friend’s baby.
Would be great for my son
looks a lovely day out! family time is so important! would love this backpack for my niece x
I love the photos, smiles all round on a lovely day out! I would absolutely love to win this for my little niece Paisley, her nickname is bunny so the backpack is perfect for her & I’m sure she’d enjoy the super yummies!
my son would love this
looked fab and my son would love it
I would love to win this for my great niece in South Africa. She loves animals and can be just as wild at times 😀
looks a lovely day out! family time is so important! would love this backpack for my cousin’s little girl
Looks lots of fun, the pictures are beautiful. The backpack looks great and useful too
looks fantastic for a nice long walk and would love this for my little one as we explore our new area
It reminds me of the day out we had as kids. Just the simple pleasure of being with the people you care about.
Looks like the whole family had a wonderful day out. I can still remember going for long walks with my mum and dad when I was tiny so these days plant some really precious memories into children’s thoughts and subconcious. The photos are gorgeous and I think the LittleLife backpack looks super cute on your little guy…so sweet! Happy Xmas to all your lovely family and have a great 2017. x
Thanks very much Jo and to you 🙂
Looks like a lovely day out. I would love to win this for my friends little girl
It sounds fun and it’s always good to have a good day out with your family to spend quality time together, I would like to win to give this to my friend for her two children.
So many wonderful photos. Love the scenery looks like a fantastic place to get out with the children and create awesome memories. Love to win for my daughter Aaliyah.
Love these kind of days out..my son loves to take a rucksack full of activities when we go on days out
Lovely photos , would love for my boys thankyou
It looks like you had fun. Sometimes the simplest of days out are the most fun. The backpack looks good for the children who will enjoy wearing it.
Great photos and looks a lovely day. Feeding ducks is one of my toddlers favourite things to do. I would love to win the backpack as my 11 month old has started walking will need supervision while out and about.
These are my fave types of days out! You look like you had so much fun in the outdoors. My kids love puddle jumping. Lots memories made!
Ooh and if I win I’d give the backpack to my daughter who is obsessed with any type of backpack.!
this would be great for my grandaughter x