Burghley Film Festival

Today we had an enjoyable time at the Burghley Film Festival, even if the weather tried to spoil it.  Jungle Book, The Lion King and our little boys, what's not to like.

that's not a dirty ear by the way - dry blood, that's another story

Rufus rocking the sunglasses look!

Joyful Sunday

Any time we get to spend with the boys is joyful. Today was no exception.  What's not to like, a good walk, sunshine and happy boys.

Walk in the park

Yesterday we spent the day with Rufus.  As a terrible two he can be very trying for his parents so to give them some space (read here quiet) Peter and I took Rufus out for the day.

We walked over to Burghley House, which they are very fortunate to have on their doorstep.  Its a great place for kids to run around, acres of grass, sheep and deer.  Also there are the Garden of Surprises and the Sculpture Garden - you need to pay to go into these but Beck has a season ticket enabling them to go when they like.  Peter & I have been many times to the Park but never to the gardens so it was a treat for us too.  Rufus was our willing guide. He spent a good part of the walk to the gardens collecting sticks - its amazing how many things a stick can be, chasing squirrels, playing soldiers, by the time we got there it was time for lunch.  Luckily they have a cafe onsite and we managed to have lunch outside, even if it was a bit chilly!

Suitable clothed/shod (read Rufus not us) we headed to the Gardens, what fun, I'll let the pictures tell the story

These heads move very slowly and give you a fright the first time!!

The four elements sculptures - press a button and they all do something - amazing

Fire

Earth 

Water

Air

There was lots more to see especially in the Sculpture Gardens, but the grass was very wet and a certain little boy was getting tired, so he ended the day with ....... we had hot chocolate