Thursday, 20 June 2013

Dinosaur. Roar.

Auntie Sian; if you asked me about going to the museum today, but not in the car, only on the bus, I think I would say yes

 Oh, I see. Little E, how do you fancy going to the museum, but not in the car, only on the bus?

 Auntie Sian. I'm saying....YES!



Auntie Sian: if I said that maybe I might be a little bit scared, but that I wasn't going to run away would you say that's alright?

 Little E, I'd say, let's hold hands. I think we'll be just fine.


Little E, if you eat your lunch up like a good boy I would say let's go and have a look for a small something in the gift shop. 

 ...and then I would say oh, yes, the woolly mammoths are the nicest. Though not the smallest...


Auntie Sian, if you asked my Mum if she thought it was going home time and could we get back on the bus, I'm sure she'd say DEFINITELY.


And that is the story of an unexpected Wednesday trip to the museum and of our first capture for Rinda's Summertime Photography Scavenger Hunt (check it out!). Number 20: a dinosaur.
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52 comments:

  1. scrappyjacky20 June 2013 at 09:56

    Sounds like such a fun way to make your first 'capture'....I wonder how many more Little E can help you with?

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  2. helena20 June 2013 at 10:10

    your dinosaur hunt was much more fun than mine - hoping Little E will help with more items (although could get expensive on little mamoths)

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  3. Estelle Grace Tudor20 June 2013 at 10:12

    What a roar-some adventure! Have fun on your next one :)

    Hugs, Estelle xx

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  4. Unknown20 June 2013 at 10:18

    Your dinosaur hunt looked like so much fun!

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  5. Julie Kirk20 June 2013 at 10:23

    I'm quite envious here. Not just for finding a dinosaur - but because your day out looks perfect + I'd like to have joined you!

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  6. Amy20 June 2013 at 10:43

    What an adventure!

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  7. Fiona@Staring at the Sea20 June 2013 at 11:46

    I love this post, not just because it is a tale of Little E, but because it reminds of adventures with my aunty when I was little F!

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  8. Lou20 June 2013 at 12:18

    I think we'll be visiting a museum in the holidays for exactly the same reason! Had to smile at your day looks like you had fun x

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  9. Kirsty.A20 June 2013 at 13:11

    Sounds like fun was had by all

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  10. Barbara Eads20 June 2013 at 13:13

    Sounds to me like you had the perfect museum going partner. And those blue eyes---one glance and I would be in love!!

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  11. Susanne20 June 2013 at 13:33

    An adventure with Little E - how fun for you all!

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  12. Karen20 June 2013 at 13:36

    What fun! And a great capture for the scavenger hunt.

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  13. Miriam20 June 2013 at 13:58

    I'm not sure that adorable little face should be called a wooly mammoth! ;) This sounds like the perfect day out. I do so miss having a little one to spend the day with.

    Well done with your scavenger hunt item! a great find.

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  14. Becky20 June 2013 at 14:05

    What a great post! Love the way you did this and love your dinosaur photo. Glad Little E had a nice time :)

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  15. Melissa20 June 2013 at 14:10

    It sounds like a perfectly wonderful day - really enjoyed reading your conversation with Little E today!

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  16. Deb @ PaperTurtle20 June 2013 at 14:11

    What an adorable post, Auntie Sian! Love the conversation flow and also your sweet photos.

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  17. Beverly20 June 2013 at 15:22

    Now that is the most glorious way to capture a dinosaur that I have ever heard :)

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  18. Jennifer Shaw20 June 2013 at 15:48

    Sounds like the perfect day with Little E. Loved seeing these sweet photos of the two of you together. :)

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  19. debs1420 June 2013 at 16:17

    How lucky to have Little E with you to help find your first hunt picture. Now you just need to let him take you to 20 other places!

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  20. Mel20 June 2013 at 16:19

    So cute! He sounds like a real character.

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  21. Susan20 June 2013 at 17:44

    Precious!

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  22. This West London Life20 June 2013 at 19:00

    Hooray for Little E and adventures. Only another 20 trips out with him and your scavenger list will be done!

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  23. Rhona20 June 2013 at 20:13

    Lovely to see Little E on your blog again and what a fun adventure you had :). xx

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  24. Anonymous20 June 2013 at 20:42

    Love your post and I sooooooo want a Little E of my own!

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  25. Ladkyis20 June 2013 at 21:02

    We have Woolly Mammoth envy! Little E is the most exciting museum companion. I look forward to lots more adventures

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  26. Sandie20 June 2013 at 22:04

    As always you had me captivated with your unique story telling. I bet Little E loves having you as his aunt - lucky him!! A great trip and photo for your summer hunt.

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  27. JulieJ20 June 2013 at 22:30

    Hoorah for museums and dinosaurs. What a great day out.

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  28. Heather20 June 2013 at 23:16

    Such a precious conversation! And the photos are also wonderful xx

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  29. Wanda20 June 2013 at 23:54

    I'm wondering? Are you wrapped around his finger or is it the opposite? Whichever, this is absolutely precious!

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  30. Sue Althouse21 June 2013 at 12:55

    Engagingly written, as always and some great photos. Fun to see you in the pictures, wondering who the photographer was.

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  31. ComfyMom~Stacey21 June 2013 at 19:30

    This is so great! I wish we had a museum we could go to on the bus.
    Or even just the bus to take us anywhere.

    Such wonderful conversations!

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  32. Unknown21 June 2013 at 20:21

    Such a lovely adventure story! How cool that woolly mammoth DID get to go home with 'Little E'...& on the bus too!! Great first scavenger capture too!! :D

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  33. Alison21 June 2013 at 21:11

    I wish I had a Little E in my life...fab post!
    Alison xx

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  34. laurie21 June 2013 at 21:33

    Sounds like a perfect day with good company. :-)

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  35. Alana21 June 2013 at 21:39

    If I was to say'That Little E is such a cutie' would you agree?

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  36. Lizzie22 June 2013 at 13:54

    Fabulous - Little E is amazing and I would like to meet him.
    Looks like a great day out too.
    I may have felt just a little scared of that big dinosaur - do you think Little E would've held my hand, to help me feel ok?

    Lovely post, Sian - thank you for sharing your day out with the wonderful Little E!

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  37. Missus Wookie22 June 2013 at 19:20

    Oh what a lovely day out - we have to take a train and a bus to get to the dinosaur museum but it is a great place to take people - especially small ones :)

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  38. Sandra22 June 2013 at 22:02

    I've loved this post Sian, really loved seeing the photos of you two together ... Oh the love in your eyes :) .... You're smitten for sure

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  39. Maria Ontiveros23 June 2013 at 07:53

    I adore this dinosaur post Sian! And so glad I played a small part in such a wondrous day.
    Rinda

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  40. dogmatix24 June 2013 at 19:39

    Love this post and great pictures xx

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  41. alexa24 June 2013 at 21:58

    A beautifully written spots :). Oh, and some great vintage- look photos too.

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  42. Jo25 June 2013 at 18:08

    It sounds like you had a lovely time x

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  43. Nathalie25 June 2013 at 21:35

    What a great time you two must have had! Loved reading your dialogue :D

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  44. Anonymous26 June 2013 at 11:54

    What a great Little E adventure the 2 of you had. Love the photos of you both and congrats on your first find!

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  45. Carmen 28 June 2013 at 12:15

    What a brilliant post. I love little E but I love your relationship even more. I say it again - I hope you are printing these stories and making a book for when he's older. Maybe to tell his own little one.

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  46. Jimjams28 June 2013 at 14:38

    See ... I CANNOT manage without Reader which is where I found this unread post!!! Brilliant take on Rinda's prompt - Little E had a great day out :-)

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  47. Maria Ontiveros29 June 2013 at 22:05

    Thanks for linking up. Can't wait to read the platypus story

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  48. Miriam29 June 2013 at 22:54

    I came by again and enjoyed this lovely post again.... Oh for a little E of my own.

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  49. BJ29 June 2013 at 23:02

    excellent dinosaur. BJ

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  50. Nicky Stevenson1 July 2013 at 14:42

    Great way of approaching this challenge, a win-win for both of you! :)

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  51. Textile Recycler3 July 2013 at 03:19

    So cute! Made me giggle out loud..

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  52. ForgedinPaper5 July 2013 at 22:50

    Great story and love the mammoth. My boys would adore him.

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