Day Trip #4 Marazion Beach with The Family!

I am fresh from the beach (actually I'm fresh from the shower after washing all the sand out of my hair and lagging my legs in after sun) but I have had such a brilliant day I couldn't wait to write about it. The Mini Cupcakes are chilling out in the front room after a long day of fun so I thought I'd grab a couple of spare moments to record this memory.

We piled in the car with Mum and Pop this morning and headed to Marazion to meet my sister and her boyfriend. After parking up we headed to the shop for 2 much needed ice creams from Jordan's cafe and then headed to the beach to set up our beach camp for the day.

St. Michael's Mount

I didn't bring any swim gear with me such is my anxiety about swimming in the sea but when I saw it this morning, all calm with a few waves and glimmering in the sun I knew I had to go in. The leggings came off and the over sized t-shirt my Mum brought with her went on and we both waded in. I took the plunge and it was so, so good to be in that water after years of not going in. I've been so cautious about the sea and lately there have been so many tragic accidents it makes you a little nervous but I definitely learnt not to hold myself back so much with my fears. I actually said as I swam it felt good for my soul and I stick by that, I feel amazing this evening!

Midge off to the sea

Pop enjoying the view

We had a lovely picnic, enjoying Mums chocolate cake and my Jaffa cake that I made yesterday. We had yogurts and sandwiches, the usual stuff before buying some postcards and sweets then heading back into the sea to paddle with Midge and Little A. They both made a friend at the beach actually so for an hour they were digging holes and making castles while I got to lay down and relax. That's what I like about them getting older! 

A digging holes 

We stayed for hours, didn't even realise it was nearly 5pm! It was just so nice to relax, not worry about anything and everyone had a really enjoyable day.

Being A Tourist in my County!

I visited my parents' house this weekend. They live just up the road from a beautiful harbour and the beach is just a short walk away. It hasn't been warm enough for me to go quite that far yet but I know Other Half has taken Little Miss out on several occasions to get her feet wet.

Armed with our baby back carrier which was undergoing its first try, my little camera and both children we ventured out to be tourists for the day.
I love being a little tourist. Getting your camera out for everything, buying nick knacks from the local shops. My nick knacks don't ever go much further than a few postcards and maybe an item to the value of 99p but nevertheless I still have fun searching!

We also had a quick look around the charity shop around the corner from my parents house. We got a big Weeble Playhouse for £1.25 which was a bargain although not necessarily true considering we really don't need anymore toys but you just try and stop Other Half when he's in 'the zone'.

I got some beautiful shots of the harbour, the sea, the landscape. I never get sick of taking photos of this area, I can see why it's such a tourist attraction and holds a lot of holiday homes.

After taking some pictures and having a walk we decided to venture into the local pub for some drinks and chips. It was pricey at ten pounds for 2 bowls of chips, 2 Capri Suns and a half pint but it's a pub! And local so it doesn't matter too much! The children liked having a good munch and warming up. The chips were delicious and the atmosphere was nice too.

After that we searched for more postcards and had a general browse before heading home. Of course, Little Miss and Other Half had to buy a Mr. Whippy to complete the day!

Hope you had a good weekend everybody!

CupcakeMumma