Oyster Catcher Extravaganza!

• Thousands of oyster catchers fly up in front of me as I walk along the beach
• The sea is calm and the sea groins are reflected on its surface as it creeps over the final metres of sand
• A sea of snowdrops under the trees!

Stroll on Sunday!

• Donkeys on the beach in the sunshine!
• Sucking ice lollies on the beach after an energetic walk along the coast!
• Picking up my son from a wonderful weekends camping!

Snow Dog!

 

 

• Walking over the fields in the snow to the Doctors surgery
• Supervising my twelve year old as she made pancakes for tea.
• Watching the dogs as they frolicked in the fields around the church.

Best Step forward!

Snowdrops in the Churchyard

Snowdrops by the beck

• The snow drops are out and I saw my first celandine today
• Several people in the village heard me speak about Autism on radio Cumbria and it related to them personally!
• 9075 steps with my new pedometer when training for the Coniston2Barrow today. Only 925 more and I have covered the recommended daily amount of steps to keep fit!

Don't Worry,Be Happy!

• Walking over the Fells to our local market town and enjoying Sunday Roast at Grandma's.
• Smiling at the plaque on the back of a bench in the grass verge
• Stopping to photograph the sheep who were watching as we passed by!

Pigeon Post and Pancakes!

Get ready, there's a car coming!

Waiting to Swoop!

• Pancakes with syrup and lemon for tea!
• Doves from a neighbours dove cote line the side of the main road and rise up as the cars pass by!
• I've seen my first snow drops! The weather is the mildest it has been in ages and it's light taking the children to the bus stop in the morning!

Frostbite Camp 2013

• The village is cut off by the snow- no way in, no way out
• The first sledge of the season. The farmer joins us, driving up the track on his quad, his wife behind him and granny and children in  the trailer behind!
• Walking through the village at 7.00am .The village looks magical in the snow and we crunch down the road to pick up a lift to scout camp in the lakes.

Curries, being Creative and Curling up!

• Curling up with a hot drink in front of the fire when I get back from walking the dogs in the snow this morning.
• Curry soup and fresh bread for lunch
• A creative morning in the kitchen using up the leftovers from Sunday lunch

Cold Sunday Morning!

Look at my Icicle

Icicles

Our very own ice slide

• Looking at the fantastic shapes formed by icicles overhanging the mossy bank
• It won't be long before the snowdrops appear. Their shoots are apparent on the banks of the beck.
• We climb the fells and find our own ice slide!

Winter wonderland!

• Hot Pot and apple crumble for tea.Just like my Mother used to make!
• A peregrine falcon hovers over the garden for a while obviously looking for dinner.
• Sledging in the dark by torchlight!Magical!

Coniston to Tarn Hows

Walk to Tarn Hows

• Beautiful walk in the Lake on a sunny clear day.
• A drink of homemade Limoncello, snuggled in front of the fire.
• Predictions of snow over the next few days.

New Beginnings!

A misty day on the Beach

• Training has started for the Coniston to Barrow on 11th May Half an hours brisk walk with the dogs.
• Cheese and onion pasties made this morning from the leftovers.
• Planning lessons for the New Year including new healthy recipes!

A New Start!

Getting some fresh air!

• New Years Day and the sun is out. I note that there is a Wallflower in bloom and  a primrose outside the back door.
• At last I feel that my cold is finally lifting. I go for a short walk down to the shore.
• The 'boys' play under the car all afternoon. Home education doesn't get much better than Dad and son time,