Today was a special day—Lewis turned 4! Time really does fly by! We decided to take it easy in the morning and enjoy the day at our own pace. Lewis opened his presents first thing, and then the boys and David had a fun game of cricket in the garden. Meanwhile, I spent some time with Lewis doing one of the Toucan Boxes he received for his birthday. He made an awesome dinosaur mask and tail, and it was great fun seeing him get creative.

Afterwards, I grabbed my book and sat outside in the sunshine, reading while the kids explored. They all headed to the bottom of the garden, went over the fence, and set off on a little adventure into the field. It’s so lovely seeing them enjoy the outdoors.

For lunch, we headed to Masham to celebrate with some birthday food at The Bruce Arms. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the fish and chips with beer batter that David and I both had—so good! The pub had a fantastic play area at the bottom of the garden, which the boys had a blast playing in before and after lunch. After our meal, we enjoyed a peaceful walk along the River Ure, taking in the beautiful surroundings.

Back home, the fun continued with more playtime outside in the garden. To wrap up the day, we had some alfresco dining with pizza—perfect for a birthday celebration!

It was such a lovely, relaxed day celebrating our big boy turning 4. Here’s to many more adventures and fun moments ahead!