Over the Easter holidays we spent a weekend in Devon so we could see James’ family. It was lovely to get away for a few days after the stress of moving house recently. I’ve been wanting to vlog for a while and our weekend away seemed like the perfect opportunity. I’ve had this edited for around a week now and have just plucked up the courage to post it and change it from private. I would love to know what you think?
The boys don’t have any real cousins although we now say that they are it’s nice that Ava does and they were all so excited to see each other when we arrived. I can’t imagine what it must be like to live far away from your parents and your family. I know it’s not another country but its between 4-5 hours away or 9-10 if you try and travel peak times in the summer. Seeing how hard it is for James and his Mum makes me all the more grateful that I live close to my parents and my sister.
Poor Ava had a bit of a shock the day we went to Ilfracombe and she fell over in the sea. It was freezing so we had to rush her back to the warm car to change her, then took her straight back to warm up in the bath.
I love the beaches of North Devon, we have had so many happy days there so I’m looking forward to going back in the summer again with the boys and all the family.
Awh! Looks like a lovely weekend
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Lovely photos. it’s a long trip isn’t it. No real direct routes #PicknMix
As someone who lives in a different country I can say yes it can be very difficult living away from family and friends. But the times together are even more special! What a beautiful place and a fab blog too. Thank you for hosting
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It looks like you had such a lovely time and I really enjoyed watching your VLOG
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Helen x
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Heading to Devon soon to see my partners family too and I think people forget just how long it takes to get there. I have a 5 hour trip to look forward to 7 months pregnant!
I love Devon though and it looks like you and your family had a lovely time! It is always so nice to go back.
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Aww lovely vlog. Leo fell over in the sea once and if was awful! Had to walk ages back to the car wrapped up in my coat! Hope Ava was ok. Looks like you had a great time. We went to north Devon on honeymoon and it’s beautiful there xx #picknmix
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Aw looks like you had a lovely family day out!! #picknmix
This is adorable on so many levels! Beautiful pic of you and James on the beach. Thanks for sharing this with us
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Well done on the vlogging, looks like you had a lovely family time together. It’s a beautiful part of the world - I just wish it wasn’t so far away from Bedfordshire!! #picknmix
Gorgeous photos, looks like a beautiful weekend x #PickNMix
Looks like you had a fantastic weekend. Looks like the kids loved the beach! Thanks for sharing #PicknMix
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Thanks for sharing your family time with us. It makes me want to go away for the weekend. #picknmix
fantastic Vlog, it’s fun actually ‘seeing’ fellow bloggers
We are hoping to do a few road trips to Devon this summer it’s a beautiful place and it looks like you all had a fab time.
Excited to see some more of your Vlogs well done for being brave and sharing! x #PicknMix
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What gorgeous photos!
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Love the video. I live in the south Devon coast but my sister lives on the North Devon coast so we spend a lot of time up there. We do love it, and that cafe at The Tunnels is perfect for the kids to have a play & you to grab a nice bite to eat. Hope you had a good journey home.
Lovely photos, poor Ava falling into the sea though
It must have been freezing.
I live in a different Country to my Mum … we’ve been near each other for all of my life except this last year and it’s not nice. I can’t wait until we’re all reunited again (hopefully soon) x
Looks like you had a lovely time! xx #picknmix
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Lovely photos. I love Devon, as I live in Cornwall we head to Devon quite a bit. But we go on the South Devon coast not North. My husbands older sister and brother live near Exeter so we always go to Teignmouth quite a lot. Its beautiful there xx
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Looks like a fun time was had by all.
I’ve never been to Devon before as its just quite far away from us in Cumbria, but it looks lovely! #picknmix
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Looks like a gorgeous trip and your video is charming
Thanks so much for linking with #KCACOLS. I hope you come back next Sunday.
Oh that you for sharing this post because I have been meaning to book a long weekend to Devon for ages and you’ve given me the push to do it - the photos are beautiful. I spent a lot of time in Devon as a child - remember the 4-5 hour car junky so well but it is so worth it. You have a gorgeous family. And you’re right, when you have to drive so far you really appreciate living closer to your own family #KCACOL
Love the vlog and love Devon too. We spent a lot of time there as children. Glad you had a lovely time
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Ah! Well done with your vlog! I haven’t even dared try yet! Very cute…Expecially her little goodbye antics at the end. Thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS
Lovely video hon, Ava is so cute love the funny faces at the end
Stevie xx
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Ahhh love the vlog! We spent a week in Devon over the Easter hols and we also went to Ilfracombe which the boys loved! #KCACOLS
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Looks like a great weekend away! I am glad you had fun and the photos are great! #KCACOLS
Oh what a lovely weekend you had!! I haven’t been in Devon before and I really want to go. I have it in my Uk travel bucket list for sure. It is so nice to have a weekend away and spend sometime with the family. This is something I miss a lot because my family is miles away from us (at the other side of the pond ). I love your vlog, your little Ava is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS. I’m so happy that you joined us for the first time!! I hope you like it!! It was very nice meeting you last year at Blogfest (Mumsnet). I hope we can coincide again soon!!
xx
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