Winter Sun

The past couple of days have been sunny and very mild. Such a welcome relief after the grey, wet days we endured over the Christmas period. I suppose we would not appreciate the sun nearly so much if it shone every day.

Yesterday I was determined to get out and enjoy it, for at least a little while, so myself and two boys ( the third was helping his Dad ) headed out on our bikes. 

After a while you come to a single track road which has very little traffic..........

I've brought you along here on previous cycle rides, so if it all looks a bit familiar , that's why. I love the light ( it's only 3pm but the sun is already low in the sky) and stop to take lots of pictures while the boys disappear up the hill............

At the top we catch our breath and enjoy taking the odd close up , like these bright red Rose Hips.......

Here we are , me admiring the countryside on such a wonderful , calm and sunny afternoon........the boys saying "not more pictures Mum, you've taken loads already".........

Of course I ignore them and enjoy taking a few more. There's no rush and it's so mild I'm happy to linger....breathing deeply , filling my lungs with fresh air and really noticing the colours and beauty that is all around us. How green the tree bark is in this light.........

Soon though, we decide it's time to turn around and enjoy whizzing back down the hill......well the boys whiz and I make a steady descent :0)

The fields look golden brown and the shadows are even longer now.........

The horses enjoy the last rays of the day ........

And I take one last look at the wonderful sky , with clouds disappearing into the distance.......

We head home after our simple outing........

and I count my blessings yet again, life is good.

Jacquie x