South Weald Moo Cow

Another "Daddy Day Care" day out today as I took the boys off to South Weald country park for a spot of bird watching, some football and a good old picnic.

Joshua got very brave with the ducks and was actually hand feeding a few of them.

This little bridge must have taken about 30 mins to cross after Brandon had seeked out about 100 stones to throw into the water!

When we did eventually cross the bridge we got down to some serious football practice. The little red dot in the distance is Joshua!

All that exercise is hard work - time for a rest.

OK rest over, back to the bridge to throw some more stones.

After prizing Brandon away from the bridge for a second time we got some throwing practice in with the Frisbee (instead of stones).

The bird house proved very popular especially when the boys spotted 4 baby ducks right underneath us.

Both boys with their cameras taking pictures of the birds and the lake.

This is the stunning view out on the lake.

After already seeing deer's, duck's, swan's and geese, we then came across the grazing cows.

Both boys were brave enough to enter the grazing paddock, however Brandon stayed in the trailer and was saying he was scared.

However Joshua had no fear and got up pretty close. I had one of those tricky moments when one cow jumped on the back of another and Joshua asked what they were doing - "rush along now boys!".

After all that activity it was time for our well deserved picnic (and yes that is a BA blanket being used as a picnic blanket).

Forget ET phone home. Joshua was calling just about everyone on his mobile banana!

Climbing the stairway to heaven on our hunt to find the church hidden in the woods.

Look at this funny looking tree. It has a Joshua growing in it.

Brandon proudly showing me a flower he picked for me, how sweet!

More exploration as we continue our search for the hidden church.

Its not behind this tree. But there is a little Brandon if you look closely enough.

THE END - we only found the outer wall of the church and heard the bells chime. So another visit will be in order soon so that we can continue where we left off from today.