One of our favourite memories of our summer holiday in the Algarve this year, would have to be the night we went to the beach after dinner.
As soon as we arrived we spotted the waves. They were huge! Despite it being around 7pm the beach was packed and most of them were in the water. We had never seen anything like it:
Luckily we had our swimsuits on underneath our clothes so didn’t need to miss out on all the fun. Before I had a chance to even think about anything or assess the risk, Daddy and Poppy were in there. The other girls were happily running to the waters edge and back not wanting to get too wet but Daddy and Poppy were in their element. Daddy held on to her tightly and they both got huge mouthfuls of water but their giggles could be heard from miles away and were infectious:
All that playing in the waves was physically exhausting so once they got out for a much needed rest, Mummy couldn’t wait to get in…..and was so glad I did. It was the most fun I have had in years. The waves were massive and were sucking you in and then spitting you out. I almost lost my bikini much to the amusement of my husband who was busy filming it all on GoPro (I won’t be sharing that one though):
As we headed back along the beach a little later with her small hand in mine, Poppy told me it was the “best day ever”. When I asked her why she turned to me giving me the biggest smile and told me it was fun seeing Mummy and Daddy behaving just like them. That did it for me…much more fun and silliness in this house required! I seriously don’t think I have laughed so much in years and would love to do it all again.
Holidays are defintiely a time for relaxing and trying new things so we are hoping to have lots more over the next few years. The girls seem to share our passion for travel and adventures and we can’t wait to show them the World.
Karen x
This post is my entry in to the Trips100/Family Adventure Company blogger challenge. Fingers crossed for us.
Loving life with little ones
October 20, 2016 at 9:13 pm (8 years ago)Sounds like a fantastic holiday memory for you all x
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:10 pm (8 years ago)Thank you, it really was xx
Dean of Little Steps
October 22, 2016 at 7:40 pm (8 years ago)That looks amazing. Love looking at summer-holiday photos, especially since it’s getting colder now. Looks like you guys had so much fun! :Lovely holiday photos too. #countrykids
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:11 pm (8 years ago)Thank you. I must admit I am a bit behind with some of my holiday photos due to illness but they really brighten everything up 🙂
Cheryl | TimeToCraft
October 22, 2016 at 9:29 pm (8 years ago)Oh! This is fabulous. What a great response from Poppy. Here’s to many more moments of fun and giggles. #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:11 pm (8 years ago)It really was wonderful and I want her to see us laugh and play like that so much more xx
Michelle Twin Mum
October 22, 2016 at 10:03 pm (8 years ago)I do love it when the kids come out with the ‘best day ever’ phrase. Fabulous pictures Karen, Mich x #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:12 pm (8 years ago)I know, to be honest they say it a lot but you could in her eyes that this one evening topped a lot of those best days x
Coombe Mill
October 23, 2016 at 1:42 pm (8 years ago)Oh great fun and all the better for being quite spontaneous! I love the look of those waves, it would really appeal to me too. Last year in France our beech day was like this and I suffered with the same bikini issues! Worth it though. Fabulous photos, that one of Poppy and Daddy is worth framing.
Thank you for sharing such a happy evening on #CountryKids
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:13 pm (8 years ago)We have so much video but it requires serious editing!! It was so much fun and I am just glad all we all had our swimming stuff on x
Would Like to Be
October 23, 2016 at 8:14 pm (8 years ago)We have so much video but it requires serious editing!! It was so much fun and I am just glad all we all had our swimming stuff on. The photos don’t really show how big the waves were x
Emma
October 25, 2016 at 2:40 pm (8 years ago)Brilliant! It’s the best time of day to go the beach in summer, unfortunately we don’t get big waves here very often, only really in winter after a storm but they are such fun. I remember a family childhood holiday playing in big waves with my dad in Spain.
Would Like to Be
October 31, 2016 at 10:29 pm (8 years ago)It really was lots of fun and reminded me of doing it when younger too. Thanks for commenting x
Merlinda Little (Glimmer of Hope)
October 26, 2016 at 2:29 pm (8 years ago)Look at those waves. The colors are amazing & they do look like fun to play with! This is the first time too that I saw you in your post which makes this post special =) #countrykids
Would Like to Be
October 31, 2016 at 10:31 pm (8 years ago)It really was amazing and to be honest the photos don’t really show how big they were. I need to edit my video and add it in to show exactly what it was like. I don’t include enough photos of me but am working on it x