Exploring the Lakeside

Michael and I like our nature walks, as you already know. So when we moved to a new place we had to scout some new routes out to get our fill. 

With my trusty walking boots of course

We found a lovely little place called lakeside where there were birds, fishes, tonnes of fisherman, and a lot of sun. It's definitely somewhere I would like to take my niece, Isabelle. 

The river was fed by a marsh, is that right? That's what it looked like..  

But the swans didn't mind, they kept parading round regardless

It was a lovely little place, and it may become my new favourite depending on what else we can find! Have you been exploring this year? 

Exploring Exeter: Haldon Forest Park

I'm currently commuting an hour to work, this isn't so bad as it's for a night shift, three consecutive evenings a week. That means I can drive up one evening, do the night shift, spend a day in that town, do the night shift, spend another day there, do a night shift, and then come home. Unfortunately though, that means I see less of Michael because it's also the only days he comes home during the week, hmph. That said, my boy is the loveliest. and yeah I know a lot of people say that, but he recently came up on that middle day so I didn't have to be by myself.

We went to a lovely little farm shop and cafe (that was seriously delicious, I'd certainly go back!), then for a walk around Haldon Forest Park (that has so much to offer!). I unfortunately haven't worn my walking boots for a good year, and got an incredible blister than Michael wanted to pop badly ha. We started off on the raptor trail (because of our love of dinosaurs, clearly). But then got distracted by the cycle paths that looked so much more interesting.

 

So down those paths we wandered, and found conkers -

we got to the beautiful top, which would have been even more incredible on a clear day, but still lovely

Took some selfies that Michael doesn't like

And headed back down to the loo's. Where we found this cool fire pit!

It was a wonderfully fun day, spent with my favourite person, chatting about ridiculous and peculiar things the whole time. I am very lucky.

quick catch up

I feel like I've been up to loads since I last posted which is swell :)

Drinking beer whilst making clothes

So I went out to my mum's yesterday and we got to making a couple of things - a top and a skirt.. While I'm going to do a whole outfit post for the skirt I thought I'd share the top with you because I'm too excited to not show you anything!

It's just the same style as the others made, spoken about here, but still as cool

I did my nails cool.

 every time I look at them it reminds me of Easter because of the little foil eggs you can get??

which makes me quite happy :)

Whilst having Sunday dinner at my Nan's she admitted to having started to knit me a jumper for winter! From what I've seen of it I'm rather excited; I'm sure it'll be as nice as the one her sister made.

Today I spent the day walking around woodland with a friend which was a lovely way to spend the first bit of sun we've had in ages! We got pretty lost and ended up climbing through growth and over stones but it was a tonne of fun. He turned around to me and said 'just so we're clear, am I allowed to laugh if you slip and fall?' which shows we are pretty new friends because everyone knows the answer to that is yes, and I will laugh at you if you slip, even without your permission, as it is a genetic trait that I cannot stop myself. Cheers dad. 

Hope you had a lovely day in the sun :) 

p.s. currently loving this song.. MUM LISTEN TO IT BECAUSE I KEEP MEANING TO SEND IT TO YOU!