Hello Lovelies,
yesterday morning was rainy and cold. I was happy to get on with writing up my Mandala tutorial for you.
By mid afternoon the rain had stopped and I enjoyed a wander around our drippy wet garden.
My Roses are flowering and they looked so beautiful with the addition of rain drops...........
I decided to go for a short walk and wandered along those oh so familiar paths with my usual companion. The field that inspired THIS drawing last year is looking gorgeous............
We played the "Tree in Summer" game with the long grass.........
It's explained well HERE along with some other simple nature games.
Peeped at the view from between Oak leaves..........
Admired new haircuts.........
Splashed in puddles........
Wondered if it would rain again before we got home............
Found a new footpath past lots of wild garlic ( now over but noted for next year)...........
Spotted Flopsy and Mopsy ready to run for cover............
and Squirrel Nutkin dashing up a tree...........
I loved this bright pink tree blossom............
And we got home just in time to pick a few roses to enjoy indoors during the next downpour.......
Today has been much brighter and we have enjoyed a little family outing to make the most of it.....more on that soon :0)
Tomorrow I'm planning to finish that tutorial writing.....thank you for your enthusiasm and kind comments on the inspiration behind this project........I can't wait to share it with you lovelies.
Jacquie x
That sky looks like it's a CGI movie! Incredible! And how lovely to be able to ramble about a bit between storms, the world has such a rich colour after the rain...looking forward to the tutorial! Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteJacqui as always you always produce such stunning photographs which I love to look at. The colours are just wonderful. I am sorry I have been quiet of late but hopefully work will be calming down slightly and I can visit you every post. Have a fab weekend Jacqui. Big hugs Dorothyxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat you were able to make the most of the gaps between showers. Lovely pics! Enjoy the rest of the long weekend xx
ReplyDeleteWow that photo of the sky looks amazing, so do the Roses, they all seem extra loely this year maybe it was the wet winter. Love the nature walk too. I mentioned you in my last post as made some of you cute little birds for a tree I took part in decorating for the Woollen woods, have a lovely half term
ReplyDeleteClare xx
Fantastic photos as always, that sky is stunning. I'm glad you had a good outing. Your roses are looking beautiful. It's my favourite time of year right now, everything is breathtaking. I hope you enjoy the bank holiday Monday. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast between the cloudy skies and the green woods that so often delights us during this time of the year, and your photos are great, as always! : )
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie, wonderful photos and that sky is amazing. You timed your walk nicely :-)
ReplyDeleteTracey xxx
I love your buttercup drawing, and roses and raindrops are just lovely, Heather x
ReplyDeleteThe puddles were deep this week weren't they?! Scary to drive through too. Your roses look beautiful with the rain drops. Have a wonderful long weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteYour photographs are ace, you have a good eye for a picture.
ReplyDeleteLovely! What beautiful roses, too bad Peter didn't come out to play as well. lol We had a few different games with the grasses and some of the same as kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk and gorgeous views. I hadn't hear of that game but may have to try it-now all I need is a spare child to take the slight mad air off me as I try it!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your photos. I've been trying to follow you and Gillian's advice with my new camera but when I snapped my peony it was no where near as clear as your shots of the roses. Back to the drawing board with me!
Wonderful time spent here, thankyou
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photography (tje boyfriend who just looked over my shoulder said so too)! We had no rain yesterday but i think the rainy clouds will turn up in Germany later this week. Might be better for my sunburn...
ReplyDeleteTake care
Anne
http://crochetbetweentwoworlds.blogspot.de
Lovely post and thanks for the link to the nature activities. Given me a couple of ideas to keep the grandsons occupied when they come to us later today!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to spend some time after the rain! Your roses are beautiful by the way! xx
ReplyDeletejust beautiful……can u please tell me which rose that is? just wonderful
ReplyDeleteYes, It's "William Morris" a David Austin shrub rose. you can find it here :-http://davidaustinroses.co.uk/english/showrose.asp?showr=3413
ReplyDeleteJacquie x