In the weekend

Some shots from in the garden over the weekend.

A sweet little baby robin has been visiting with its parents.

Mrs Blackbird is often around early in the morning and late afternoon when she has a 'bath'

The little Dunnock is also busy foraging for food to take back her nest.

Our front lawn was full of these! 

Fortunately no more as the lawn has now been mowed, but I am guessing we will have even more dandelions nest time now they have seeded everywhere.  Still the guinea pigs love them.

The first rose bud.

The rhododendron is also coming out to bloom.

The marigolds are putting on a good show.

Naughty squirrels...you can guess what they have been up to.

'Who me?'

Yes you!

This lovely rhododendron, one of my favourite colours is in the back garden.

The passage of time

I have been home for over three weeks now and things I had planned to do as soon as I got home are still on my 'To Do List'.  Time seems to pass by far too quickly and sometimes I wonder just how it is possible that yet again it is evening time and I feel like I haven't achieved enough in my day.    True I got a load of washing out on the line today and took the car in for an MOT, had lunch out with DH and went for a walk in the woods, did some hand sewing - finishing the last hem of a batch of dresses I have been making,  but sometimes I feel like I should be getting MORE done around the house...but hey I guess it will get done eventually.  The thing is I do like to 'take time out' to admire the countryside, nature, the birds, flowers and animals and of course dear Percy who is growing up so fast and providing us with lots of love and fun.

Sitting in the sun...listening

looking...

resting...

Chewing on his 'squirrel bone'

Very tasty he has made sure he has been out of reach all day!

Hopefully the result will be him losing his last canine baby tooth that is hanging in strong!

The beauty of the Maple against the blue sky yesterday afternoon.

The colours provide inspiration.

Cheeky squirrel this morning...

The wonders of nature - a baby robin.

I enjoyed watching this little youngster robin being fed this morning - missed capturing a shot though - it was an absolute delight.

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.