As you know, my family & I live in the beautiful West of Ireland. Because I was born & raised in NY, I really appreciate it’s unique beauty! Every time we are out & about I soak up the stunningly green hills & rugged coastlines.
I realized over Christmas that I don’t share photos of where I live enough because it really is a breathtaking place to see! So when the kids & I decided to go on an adventure to the top of the big hill I thought it’d be a good opportunity to make a short video to share with you.
The big hill is behind our house. If you follow Cuddle Fairy on Instagram, you have seen photos of it. If not, here it is…
One day at lunch we started talking about mountain climbing. My husband suggested the kids start by climbing up the big hill. They loved the idea! It grew to include a picnic lunch at the top!
The next day we packed some brown bread sandwiches, fruit & a treat in a backpack. We brought the picnic blanket & my daughter packed her dolly & a lunch for her dolly in her own backpack. We were ready for off!
I put together a one-minute video of our adventure so you can see the stunning views from the West of Ireland…
If the video doesn’t show, click here to watch it on YouTube.
Over Christmas we watched We’re Going on a Bear Hunt on tv. It’s one of our favourite bedtime books to read. So on our adventure we were saying things like, “Oh no! Muck! We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it… we have to go through it… squelch squelch…” That made the adventure all the more fun!
The three kids ran around up & down the back of the hill after the picnic with our doggie, Mia. I was delighted that my 3-year-old daughter made it up & down the hill without asking to be carried. Her “yemin-ems” (m&m’s) helped fuel her along I think! lol
I love doing things with the kids that are fun & also free. You don’t have to spend money & go out somewhere to have quality time with the kiddies. Anything can be turned into an adventure!
The view from the top of the big hill is stunning. The day we went up was cool but calm, the perfect picnic conditions. Another day we could have been blown off with wind & rain. But, it was quite overcast so you can’t see as far as you normally can in the video.
The next dry & clear day we will head back up again for more photos. So stay tuned for more from the West of Ireland! xx
Wow – what a stunning place to be so close to! Adventures are lifes little stories <3 xx #candidcuddles
#candidcuddles love this and can hear your gratitude ooozzz out of your words. Can’t wait to see more photos from your adventures as a family, it’s the secret of happiness right?
Wow that looks beautiful! I’ve never been to New York, but I’d imagine you don’t get view like that there! x #CandidCuddles
I just adore your dog! Looks like it had so much fun getting all that exercise too. Really lovely video xx #candidcuddles
Lovely adventure, lovely video, there is nothing like outdoor fun! #candidcuddles
Looks beautiful, I love days like this x
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It looks stunning. We also loved going on adeventires & turning them into going on a bear hunt. We have watched it a few times since Christmas too #bloggerclubuk
Lovely views. You are so lucky to have this on your doorstep. We love going out for walks like this.
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You live in a fairytale land! I think I envy you just a little bit;)) Lovely! Me and my famly often go up the hills and enjoy the nature and the views. #BloggersClubUK
Sometimes you can take places for granted if you go often or if it’s just the norm to you. I’m glad you shared, I loved learning about the big hill!
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Ah wow, this looks amazing!!! I love Ireland, I’ve only ever been to Dublin but I’d love to see more. #bloggerclubuk
Ahh this looks so nice. I don’t think I appreciate the outdoors as much as I should. It’s made me think that maybe I should get out more! #bloggersclubuk
Great post Becky and absolutely stunning views.
Wow! I dream of places like this, and to have it on your doorstep must be amazing. The best type of adventures are the simple ones. #BloggerClubUK
wow that looks beautiful! #BloggerClubUK
Amazing views, and such a fun adventure for the children! not quite the same as the views we got from our “big hill” when we was little, it was where people took their dogs to poop so they couldn’t be seen not cleaning it up and it backed onto the biggest housing estate in Europe!
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What a beautiful place to live. I live in the Cotswolds so also have beautiful scenery around me. I don’t take advantage of it enough. I think it comes with it just being there. We take it for granted. I think this Summer we will start to get out a bit more. Lovely video. ☺️ #candidcuddles
What a beautiful place to live, the big hill looks lovely and what a fab adventure. We have a “big hill” here that we trek all the way up to the top from time to time, the children always love it! #BloggerClubUK
Wow! What gorgeous views #BloggerClubUK
what a lovely place! awesome views:)
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What a beautiful place to live.We live surrounded by fields and I love it.The kids seem to take it for granted but I definitely don’t.Great post x #BloggerClubUK
As soon as I started reading I was thinking of we’re going on a bear hunt! You are very lucky to have such beauty so close. #bloggerclubuk
Outdoor fun is what I’m all about, the best way to spend family time in my view and all stay fit too. Lovely views, definitely worth the climb #BloggerClubUK
Hi Becky
Nice read, the video with the piano music was a nice touch, was it a lot of effort to make/edit/upload?
The first few videos took days for me to make but I’m getting a lot faster now! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your video! What a stunning place to live! =) #bloggerclubuk
What a beautiful view and lovely place to live. Very jealous my view inLondon is just buildings and cars #BloggerClubUK
Beautiful place. My 3 year old likes to sing we’re going on a bear hunt when we are out walking too.
Lovely posts and pictures. I love the way you have picked something to do with the kids that is free and you have turned it into an adventure! This is something I need to do more of with my little one X
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Loved the video. It looks a beautiful place. And well done to your three year old for making it to the top.
Look forward to more adventures.
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What a lovely day out – so good to get outdoors and get a bit of fresh air, although I must admit I’m more of a summer person for the outdoors!
Debbie
Love the book We’re Going on a Bear Hunt so apt to inspire a lovely adventure like this one. #bloggerclubuk
adventuring makes great memories that will last a lifetime, I love when you don’t have to go far to find some!
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It is wonderful to have such beautiful countryside to explore on your doorstep. I so miss that about being in London. I am surrounded by open space but need to walk down lots of busy streets to get to them which defeats the point. \bloggerclubuk (sorry hashtag not working!)
I totally wish I lived near there! We’re so city-bound here, there’s nowhere like that near where I live – well the landscape is very different, too. I, my daughter and my dog would love a walk like this, especially with a picnic lunch and m&ms! And it’s true, adventures are a great way to learn. #candidcuddles
Wow what a beautiful view! I’ve always wanted to take a trip to Ireland and this video has made we want to go even more! #bloggerclubuk
That is stunning! Going on a bear hunt is one of our favourites too and it always makes life a little easier when someone is starting to flag. I definitely think you should share more pics 🙂 xx #bloggerclubUK
This looks like professional photography….absolutely stunning! I need to travel more, for sure!
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