We awoke to the sun shining Saturday morning and although it was still a little breezy, at least the sky was blue and the sun fairly warm. I asked Burton what he would like to do and he replied “make sandcastles please!”
In the afternoon we set off for Instow beach, which we have been to a few times previously, but it is close by and it has easy parking and access which with two little ones are important considerations. I just love this simple beach. It has the most amazing view across the water of the beautiful fishing village of Appledore which sits gazing over us. I also love the little sea boats which are moored on the sand decorating its beach. Its just a twee little beach which I never tire of visiting.
Before I had even removed my shoes, the boys and their Daddy had started building sandcastles and Burton was merrily jumping in the sand and laughing! And of course no sandcastle is complete without a moat so while Daddy and Jenson finished carving it out of the sand, Burton and I walked down to the waters edge to collect 4 buckets of sea water to fill our newly created moat with. Burton was thrilled to be allowed to fill his bucket from the sea and I loved watching him take his time to fill it up, look at it and then pour it back in a couple of times before I reminded him that his castle was waiting for the water. Although the sand quickly absorbed the 4 buckets worth of water, Burton decided to add a road from it and drew a road map (or sorts) showing the village in which we live, our house and then a road leading to his pre school!
They did some burying in the sand too – just their legs but they each took a turn at burying each other and found it amusing to lie down and then pull themselves up again!
When it was time to pack up and head off for an ice cream sat while on the wall watching the beach and the world walk by, we told the boys they could jump on the final sandcastle we made. Burton didn’t need asking twice, but Jenson was not impressed that his brother decided to jump all over his beloved sand creation (as you will hear his cries on the video).
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Wow it was lovely and sunny where you are. You are so lucky to live near a beach. xx
So much fun, nothing better than being at the beach on a sunny day when you’re a kid x
Great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Nothing twee about this beach! Wish we were closer to the sea as I know my wee man would love it!!!
must be so good to live mear a beach, Jack would live on it if he could! x
Love the very cool looking sandcastle and the weather looks amazing. Brilliant photos!
Love the photographs, looks like a great trip was had to the beach. Fab sandcastle too! x
I wish we lived near a sandy beach. That is one brilliant sandcastle, ours usually ends up as a sand pile
Lovely beach and view. The sand looks great for playing and building – my 2 would love it there.
love the sandcastle, what a wonderful place
Well done Burton for suggesting a beach trip, there’s so much fun to be had for children and adults alike at the beach – a favourite haunt of mine here in Cornwall. The boys did very well building some great sandcastles, thanks for sharing with Country Kids.
That is a beautiful beach. Fab sandcastle 🙂 Lovely photos of the boys. #CountryKids
Makes me miss where we used to live and our weekly visits to the beach. Cute video and gorgeous pics as always xx
I really want to make a sandcastle like that! The boys just smash mine down the moment the bucket is removed! At least yours waited a while x
What a great beach, fabulous location. Really lovely photos too 🙂
looks lovely, what a fun afternoon you all had – hooray for some sunshine at last, lakes all the difference! xx
I thought I’d seen this beach before 🙂 Great sandcastle. Little people love the beach don’t they and we’re hoping for a bit of sandcastle action next week x