Everyone settling in to 2017? It’s been good over here, so far (if we put what will be happening a week today out of our minds for a moment). Crazy weather though: sun, snow, sub-zero to spring-like overnight. But, that’s New England. Right?!
We got the New Year off to a great start with a walk along our favourite beach.
We spent a lot of our summer here, but there is something quite wonderful about the beach on a cold winter’s day. The light and the air and the space.
It was chilly, the sun was gorgeous but there was quite a breeze. One that took you by surprise every so often, catching your breath and freezing your nose. My daughter had a solution for that!
We had to collect shells of course. Cold can’t dampen the enthusiasm and curiosity of my 7yo, and we gathered as many shells as we could carry. Which with big, clumsy gloves wasn’t many. But he gave it a good go!
The sky was a perfect blue, as was the sea. You could almost imagine wading in. Almost. The sea at this time of year is dangerously cold. But, oh so beautiful.
We spent an hour wandering a long a good stretch of the beach, and then back to the car. A perfect way to blow away the many cobwebs left by 2016.
A walk along the beach, breathing in the sea air, is good for the soul. And, if the rest of our year can be full of moments like this, we’ll be okay. I’m full of hope for this new year, it’s going to be a good one.
There s nothing like the beach even on a cold wintery day. Loving how gorgeous the sea and sky look and your two look happy. Hope its a good year for you all xx
I love exploring the beach in winter, there’s always fewer people around and plenty of space to really enjoy yourselves. Shell collecting always captures the imaginations of the kids, it looks like the haul was pretty good. It looks like the wind there has been every bit as chilly as the wind here, that scarf solution by your daughter definitely looks like the right idea!
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That does look like the perfect way to start the year. We haven’t been to the seaside in so long. That date is getting so close isn’t it, with every passing day it seems just that little harder to comprehend #Countrykids
Lovely post! And here’s to a wonderful 2017. Can’t beat a walk on the beach to clear the head and fill the soul with hope (despite any clouds on the political horizon!). #countrykids
I love visiting beaches in the winter and think we probably do so more in this season than in summer. A walk on a chilly, breezy day can be so refreshing. It looks like a lovely day for it! #countrykids
It’s posts like this that make me tempted to move nearer to the sea. Beautiful pics #countrykids
What a stunning stretch of beach and a lovely way to start the New Year. Your wee girl looks very well wrapped up against the cold and I love that your 7yo was still keen to collect as many shells as he could carry :-) #countrykids
What a beautiful beach! I wish we had some with shells near us! I love watching the sea it always makes me feel calm, a great start to the new year. Hope 2027 brings your home happiness. Stunning photos Stopping by from #CountryKids
Such lovely blue photos. I love a beach trip at any time of the year.
Lovely pictures. I love trips to the beach this time of year. Your daughter defiantly had the right idea to keep her little nose warm.
Great photos – it looks amazing. Beach trips in the winter are fab, wrapping up warm and the beautiful blue sky!
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