... to this independent, shoe loving, Peppa Pig addict, refuses to talk much but says "no" passionately, always laughing, wants to be just like her sister, can't stop her from jumping on furniture two year old!
We decided to make Stella's birthday special for the entire family by taking a fall break from the lights, busses, trains and noise of the big city so we headed to the countryside about an hour and a half south west of London to Glastonbury. We found a fantastic holiday cottage complex a mile from town that offered adorable cottages, animals of all kinds, fresh food and most importantly, peace and quiet. Except for Avery and Stella who showed those animals a thing or two about running wild.
The views we got to see of the countryside were stunning. Everywhere we looked we just saw green, green, more green! We couldn't stop saying "wow", and our walks around the area were twice as long as they should have been as we stopped to soak in every bit of each amazing new scene.
Glastonbury, Somerset, England - The biggest point of interest in Glastonbury is the Glastonbury Tor (Tor being the celtic word for "hill"). The Glastonbury Tor sits 514 feet above sea level and historical findings dating all the way back to the 5th century have been discovered there. The large structure on the Tor is the remains of the tower of St. Michaels church, a church originally built on the Tor in the 1360s. The historical accounts and myths of religious, spiritual, and celestial legends in and around the Tor brings religious ceremonies and visitors of all types to it's hill top and surrounding city of Glastonbury. The town is littered with quirky witch craft vendors and natural healing remedy shops. The Flood family felt a little out of place strolling through town, but still thoroughly enjoyed a few of the cafes and pubs.
Since we arrived in Glastonbury, multiple people told us we can't do the Tor with our small children. Upon hearing that, I swiftly had us all hiking to the top. ( We don't say "can't" in this family!)
By far our family favorite of the weekend was being around all of the farm animals that we got to meet, play with and feed. We got to know more about dogs, cats, chickens ( fresh eggs!), goats, 8 week old piglets ( fresh bacon from their Mamas!), sheep, and horses. I'll never forget the morning of Stella's birthday, as we were sitting down to a fresh farm breakfast at our table and the farm cat hopped in the sink window, climbed over all of our dirty dishes and came straight to our table to start begging. The girls loved it.
I never thought of my family as a farm-loving family, but after this weekend I can see us taking many more adventures into the slow life of the country. Stella got to start her third year of life being wild and free, climbing hills, chasing animals and of course eating boxed confetti birthday cake courtesy of our friend Duncan Hines.
~Happy Birthday Stella Kay - The sparkles in your eyes melt our hearts daily. We are so proud to have you in our lives and love you more than words can say.
L, L, A & newly two S
The views we got to see of the countryside were stunning. Everywhere we looked we just saw green, green, more green! We couldn't stop saying "wow", and our walks around the area were twice as long as they should have been as we stopped to soak in every bit of each amazing new scene.
While we sat on the couch with our coffee, we got to look out onto the farm. ( Of course we had to bring our traditional family birthday bunting!)
Some extraordinary views from our walks around the farm and along the public footpath that took us into town.
Glastonbury, Somerset, England - The biggest point of interest in Glastonbury is the Glastonbury Tor (Tor being the celtic word for "hill"). The Glastonbury Tor sits 514 feet above sea level and historical findings dating all the way back to the 5th century have been discovered there. The large structure on the Tor is the remains of the tower of St. Michaels church, a church originally built on the Tor in the 1360s. The historical accounts and myths of religious, spiritual, and celestial legends in and around the Tor brings religious ceremonies and visitors of all types to it's hill top and surrounding city of Glastonbury. The town is littered with quirky witch craft vendors and natural healing remedy shops. The Flood family felt a little out of place strolling through town, but still thoroughly enjoyed a few of the cafes and pubs.
Downtown Glastonbury- one street about 1/4 mile long, yet probably 20 witchcraft shops.
The Tor
Since we arrived in Glastonbury, multiple people told us we can't do the Tor with our small children. Upon hearing that, I swiftly had us all hiking to the top. ( We don't say "can't" in this family!)
518 feet of steps with two toddlers and no buggy, uphill, and we made it... exhausted, but made it. The 360 degree views from the top were more than worth the climb.
The goats that were behind our cottage got our food scraps each morning.
Lane and "his" horse Hallow had an instant bro-mance. We all loved picking apples off trees and feeding them to this gentle giant.
The chickens ran free around the farm, and so did Stella.
I never thought of my family as a farm-loving family, but after this weekend I can see us taking many more adventures into the slow life of the country. Stella got to start her third year of life being wild and free, climbing hills, chasing animals and of course eating boxed confetti birthday cake courtesy of our friend Duncan Hines.
~Happy Birthday Stella Kay - The sparkles in your eyes melt our hearts daily. We are so proud to have you in our lives and love you more than words can say.
L, L, A & newly two S
