Holiday Planning

Not long until we go away now - to find the sun!  :)

So, this weekend it was time to update a few bits of clothing (I don't get quite so excited about a new bikini these days - no matter what the bikini is like, it's the body that's the problem!  But I love the feel of the sun on my skin, so I refuse to totally cover up!).  

But most of the preparation so far, is what yarn to take, and how much can I get in my case!

First job was to finish the cushion which has been hanging around for ages.  I couldn't work out how to finish it.  The butterflies are good - but I wish I'd made it more colourful.  The idea of just picking a couple of colours from the ripple blanket, was to make it match, but not blend in.  The idea is better than the reality - but you live and learn.

My entrance hall is bright and cheerful now.

Then on to holiday planning - big time:

Cards prepared and written to be sent to those whilst we are away:

I've decided to leave Matts ripple behind

And time for some new projects!

Christmas Gifts - thanks to The Patchwork Heart

New yarn ordered - whoops!

And, if I can squeeze all that style craft in my case - time for a new throw.

Using a pattern by Lucy at Attic 24 - The Summer Garden Granny

So much to do - and all exciting happy stuff.

(I won't mention that I get stressed trying to get everything organised before holidays!)

Sara x

Still playing

After Matt's practice DofE expedition, he returned home last night tired, hungry and quite grubby!  However, a good nights sleep, and although his blisters were obviously painful, he was off to school this morning.  It never ceases to amaze me how quickly kids rebound.

Although it has been warm today, it hasn't been wall to wall sunshine by any means.  In fact this morning was distinctly gloomy.  However, I had a few minutes to play with my camera, before work.  As it had rained over night, I was determined to try and take some photos of the water droplets on leaves.  I love the way the alchemilla mollis holds individual drops of water, and they sparkle on a sunny morning.

Here are my attempts to show this:

I know they are all fairly similar - but I was having fun!

Sara

x

Learning to use my new camera ......

Such fun!

Todays offerings from the garden.

 

Music on a Summers Evening

Term is drawing to a close for my son.  I know they break up early, but he goes back in August.

After last weeks busy time with exams, tonight was the last concert of the year.  Played outside in sunshine.  Who could ask for more?

My dad joined us too.  What a lovely end to Fathers Day.

Hope you've had a good weekend too.

Sara

x

Photos

I have my new camera!  At last!  :)

This afternoon was spent watching cricket - I'm quite pleased with the results, as it is very different to use than my existing camera.

A couple of samples.

 Matt wicket keeping

 It wasn't exactly sunny!

About to bat

Hoping to play some more over the weekend.

Sara
x

Pure Indulgance

Will you indulge me?  Just a little?
When I was a little child, I always wanted to live in a cottage in the country with a horse, a dog and cats.  I tried to get a horse - and failed.  The same can be said about a dog.  But we've always had cats, and we moved to a cottage in the country 10 years ago.  There is barely a week that goes by, when I don't look outside and think that we are lucky.  I am so glad we have been able to bring up our son in such surroundings.

In my childhood dream, my cottage had roses round the front door.  Pink, of course.

And this is what I have grown.  I love walking up the path when the rose and clematis are in flower.

Having taken this photo, I thought I'd have a wonder around to see what else was looking good today.

 The apple tree and shrub have created and archway at the door of the greenhouse.

(Please ignore the junk outside!)

 The vibernum is stunning.  I love that the snowball is made up of so many individual flowers.

 The bees were out in force at lunchtime.

 And a little butterfly. 

Thanks for stopping by.  I have enjoyed sharing the garden with you.

x

Cricket

There has been a lot of cricket this weekend.

I was concerned on Friday that we might get sunburnt.  I need not have worried.  Frostbite was more of an issue!

Saturday we watched Matt play at Canterbury.  After almost 2 hours in the car, the sun had disappeared behind thick grey cloud and the wind was blowing.  Hard.  I have never heard the wind whistle through the sight screens during a cricket match.  To be honest, I could live without hearing it again.  It was very cold!

Obviously, Kings at Canterbury is a very important school.  Firstly, we were treated to the Red Arrows!