Freya and I recently went to stay with my parents for four days to celebrate my dad’s 74th birthday.
My brother and my nephew were due to fly in from the US but their plane was cancelled and then my nephew was poorly so they weren’t able to make it. We had been looking forward to it for months, as we haven’t seen them for two years now, so the fact they couldn’t come made us very sad, although it couldn’t be helped.
We did our best to try and enjoy ourselves though, which included taking Freya to an old childhood haunt called Nacton Shore, on the banks of the River Orwell, near Ipswich.
Some of my dad’s family lived in the village of Nacton and he also used to work in the area when he was a boy, cycling more than six miles there and back every day, but none of us had been there for many years. It hadn’t changed that much.
My brother and I spent many a happy hour on the shore when we were little so it was nice to go somewhere with happy memories of us together as a family, even if we couldn’t be together.
After The Rain 
So sad your brother couldn’t make it, Ihope your nephew gets well soon. Great pics!
#mysundayphoto
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Thank you, he’s fine now but my brother’s schedule means they are unlikely to get over this year now. Thank goodness for FaceTime 🙂
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Ah that is such a shame that your brother couldn’t make it. I think one of the best things about being a parent is sharing your fav childhood places with your children and it’s good to hear that your fav hasn’t changed too much. The first picture is gorgeous, I love that you have picked the bucket out – fabulous xx
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Thanks Lisa. I’m looking forward to taking her on a few more adventures.
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It’s too bad you didn’t get to see your brother and nephew! I hope you can connect soon! Isn’t it wonderful visiting childhood haunts?😊
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Thank you. Yes, especially as it hadn’t really changed. I’m sure that tree was there 30 years ago 🙂
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Such a shame your brother couldn’t make it but glad you still had a good time, Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
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Thank you, Clio 🙂
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I love the first photo, the added splash of colour really adds to it
Thank you for linking up
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Thanks for hosting, Darren.
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Awww hope you can see your brother again soon! I havent seen my sister in about 6 years so I know how you feel.
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Aww that’s a long time, it’s so hard, isn’t it? 😦
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Aww that’s a shame they couldn’t make it. You still got some great pics. The first is brilliant with the small splash of colour really standing out xx
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Thank you, sorry I’m late commenting, it’s been a mad week – and it’s only Tuesday. Hehe.
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I love the black and white look with a pop of colour. #MySundayPhoto
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Thank you, it’s done on Fotor, using the free colour blast tool 🙂
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I am so sorry that your brother and nephew couldn’t make it! I agree thank heavens for skype and facetime! I am glad you all still had a fun day out though!! Happy birthday to your dad! xxxx
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Thank you. How are things? Are you still busy busy?
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Things have been busy but I’m going to try to blog this week! How are you? Xx
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What beautiful photos – I really love that first one. Sorry to hear your family didn’t make it. #MySundayPhoto
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