Scenes from Saturday

Hello Lovelies,

yesterday we were treated to such gorgeous winter weather. On Friday night youngest asked me to wake him early so we could walk together before it got light.

It was just a little stroll, shortly after 7am. We loved being outside in the chilly  December dawn.......

and walking along quiet, frosty streets as the sun rose...........

Then it was home for breakfast.
By 9am the beautiful morning was calling to me again and I went outside alone to enjoy the pretty scenes..........

there were some rather impressive ice crystals in the fence....................

and the allotments looked like any digging would be impossible..............

I was happy to crunch along to icy grass and carefully climb the slippery stile............

It had sweet paw prints on one side and gorgeous icy leaves in the other.............

The horses were being fed hay............

and as I watched them eat I heard a strange rumbling from above .........A hot air balloon glided gracefully overhead....silent apart from the short blasts on the burner to gain altitude............

I climbed another frosty stile..........

And watched the balloon sail over the sheep field..........

The ( presumably pregnant ) ewes didn't even notice it.....they were too busy watching me..........

The balloon was disappearing into the distance by the time I reached sunrise corner.........

What a perfect ( if cold) morning to go for a balloon ride..............

Back home I was glad to warm up with a hot drink. I was looking forward to opening a parcel that arrived earlier in the week.

Yarn....yipee...........

I was very impressed with the speedy service by Wool Warehouse and I loved the pretty bag that my yummy yarn arrived in.

I do like to buy local, but our local yarn  shop doesn't stock Stylecraft ( I have tried dropping hints) and Wool Wharehouse is so reasonable. Even with the delivery charge it's the most affordable way for me to buy this lovely yarn...........

I need these colours to complete my blanket. But before I break them open I enjoyed admiring the colours together...........randomly placed...........

and grouped .......... I loved both........

from L to R.....Camel, Meadow, Bluebell, Cloud Blue, Raspberry and Pale Rose.

I was taking these photos on the landing as it was well lit. And turning around I had to smile at Eldest's Granny stripe blanket on his bed..........these cold nights crochet blankets are so useful and this project from 2010 is much loved..........

The day remained sunny and so many things caught my eye. Dirty windows This years Amaryllis growing.........

Pretty Christmas cards I'm gradually writing........I couldn't resist these cute Robins..........

Rainbows on the walls and ceiling from my rainbow maker.........

And the Birthday banner and cards displayed for youngest's 12th Birthday earlier this week.........

Yesterday evening we had a family gathering to celebrate his special day and I made THIS easy, healthy casserole............

it was super tasty and very popular.

there was more traditional party fare too, and of course his Nanna made a yummy sponge cake, which we placed 12 candles in..........

Happy Birthday to you dear youngest.

Today we need  to take down the birthday things and put up the Christmas Tree. Better get on with it.
Jacquie x

P.S. I am NOT getting any commission for saying nice things about Wool Warehouse.....I'm just happy to recommend their great service to you lovelies.