Aside from the countless beach walks, our trip to Dorset also involved some fabulous family days out. Mr. LA was able to join us half way through the week and we spent Thursday and Friday enjoying some Halloween themed adventures at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens and Seaton Tramway, both of which I’d highly recommend. I didn’t reach for my camera much, but you can see the children looking suitably spooky over on Instagram.
As the holiday drew to a close, we made one final pilgrimage to the coast. The walk from my parents’ house in Bridport to West Bay is particularly beautiful, as these photographs illustrate. 
Generally speaking, I’m not winter’s biggest fan, but I can’t deny there was something particular pleasing about our surroundings as we ambled through the countryside. Bursts of bright red berries against blue skies, the last of the fiery coloured leaves on the trees and horses grazing happily in a field. It all felt quite good for the soul. 
We stopped for a pub lunch before heading on to the beach which was a real treat. The food at The West Bay Hotel was delicious. I sampled the scallops and Mr. LA tucked into fish, chips and mushy peas. We all felt very full by the time we left. 
We soon found ourselves wandering beside the waves. It had grown chilly and the wind had picked up, but the kids hardly noticed as they darted around like loons. I was nursing a cold though and beginning to feel quite sorry for myself. We allowed the children a bit of time to run around before making our way back to the house via the incredible rope park nearby.
The only photograph of me from the entire holiday involves minimal makeup, messy hair, my specs and purple wellington boots. Not my finest sartorial moment, but don’t the children look unbelievably happy? 
By the time we arrived back at the house I was ready to collapse. The children sat down to watch a movie and I promptly fell asleep for a couple of hours on the sofa. I’m all about afternoon naps when I’m on holiday!
I don’t think we’ll ever get bored of visiting Dorset, we seem to find new things to explore every time we go. The children’s passion for the seaside is contagious, and those beaches sure are beautiful, whether the sun’s shining or not. We can’t wait to go back.
Love Audrey xxx
I can hardly believe how big Jesse is now! He’s practically a teenager! Well, apart from those marvellous wellies 🙂
Oh I know, both of the children seem to be growing like weeds at the moment! I’m constantly buying them new clothes, especially Jesse! xxx
Really beautiful photos! Reminds my of my childhood growing up on the coast in the North East. Was just wondering, I am thinking of buying my hubby a ‘proper’ camera for Christmas, but finding it a bit of a mind field given that I have never owned anything more than a simple digital camera before! Which do you use?
Thank you Naomi, I find it very easy to take cute photos of my kids, they’re rather photogenic! 😉
As for a camera, most of the photos you see on Love Audrey are taken with a Canon 1100D. It was my first DSLR, and while I’m no expert, I think it’s great. Mine came with a kit lens, but the majority of the images I take are done so using a 50mm 1.8 lens which I’d also highly recommend.
I hope your fella enjoys his Christmas present!
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Dorset is absolutely amazing. Nice to see that you are having a great time despite the weather!
Can’t let a bit of cold weather get in the way of having fun!
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Jesse suddenly looks incredibly grown up. What a beautiful place, it looks like a great trip.
Thanks lovely, it was. Of course, it already feels like a lifetime ago!
Jess is looking and sounding so grown up these days. I knew he would once he started school. Suddenly he’s a proper little boy.
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You have such a beautiful family! Great piccies.x