Saturday walk in the park

It was such a lovely, day yesterday, even if it was rather cold!  The rest of the house were sleeping so I took myself off to the park with Percy.

Some flowers left on a memorial bench.

Percy on alert.

I was amazed to see blossom coming out on some of the trees in the water garden.

I am sure they are far too early, but this is probably a reflection of the weather & temperatures we have been having.

Oops, he almost fell in here!

What?  My tongue ain't long!

See...it isn't long at all!

Ducks on the lake

Sitting down taking in some of the sunshine while Percy has a look at his surroundings.

Such a fun little companion.

More birds on the water.

Some geese enjoying the water.

It is another lovely day here today as well, although must be a lot colder as there is now frost on the ground!

A Pause in Advent - Two

Joining Floss from Troc Broc & Recup  and friends in taking time out from the rush and panic of Christmas to pause, reflect and enjoy Advent.  

Today is the second Sunday in Advent,and we have been continuing to take things fairly easy, although have a fairly busy week ahead.

I have been enjoying the daily little ornaments to hang on my little wooden Advent tree, and having fun with the Christmas Elf.  Surprisingly even my husband has got into the swing of things with that little Elf.  

The Community Choir I belong to and the Wednesday afternoon singing group have been full of preparation for Christmas Carol Concerts and I am looking forward to these.  We had an impromptu performance last Wednesday afternoon which was very enjoyable indeed.

No real profound words of wisdom or advice from me, just moving through the days with a gentle casualness that I hope will extend over the whole of this season.

I was watching a squirrel in the garden today getting on with his business...and marvelled at the wonder of nature and wildlife so thought I would share these pictures with you.

A few roses, some not at their best but still bravely flowering.  Most have been pruned back, but I try to keep a few flowering all year round to add a splash of colour to brighten the darker days.

Some more decorating will hopefully be happening this week.  There is no rush, what will be done, will be done.

Advent Day Seven

The little ornaments are increasing on the wooden Advent tree.  Today's was a little snowman.

It seems that finally another member of the family has got into the spirit of the Christmas elf, as today when I got up to move him, he had already moved!

I discovered him sitting on the roof of the dolls house.

A rose for December...I braved the cold this morning to take this photo.

Oh and the woodpecker came back for another visit yesterday afternoon.