look what arrived this morning

lying in bed debating the merits of getting up in my head, i heard the clatter of the letterbox and a reassuringly loud thud. i know that sound. when it happens on a saturday morning when no work is to be got up for you know it is going to be a good day.

not just that but sunshine and blue sky too.

if you look closely (you can click to make it larger) you can still see the moon.

a perfect start to my chill out weekend. happy saturday friends. make the most of it wherever you may be and whatever you are doing.

Emma

through the car window and out the back door

at this time of year i find myself staring at trees. 

tell me i'm not alone. 

low lying sun enhances the autumnal hues as leafs begin their seasonal display. drawing me in. reminding me that all too soon the weather will turn colder and winter will come calling. making me think when exactly do the clocks change? how long have i got to drink in this waning light? reminding me to make the most of it and enjoy the exhibition while it lasts.

my journey to work is not long. these last couple of days i have been stuck in traffic. time that i have had to daydream and look out the window. drinking in the sunshine. watching the autumnal show.

opening the bedroom curtains this morning, in the sunlight i saw the moon. i opened the back door and marvelled.

arriving home from work the weekly chore of pulling the wheelie bin from the kerb provided time to notice my strawberry plants are also turning. still sprouting shoots but joining in the autumn chorus. 

make the most of the show. i've googled. clocks go back on 28 october. this show has a limited run. you don't need a ticket. it runs everyday. take your seats. wherever you may be. no two days are the same. 

Emma

outtakes - take I

Emma

this week

winding down is great. 

winding up is harder. 

but this week there was also... 

a long overdue dinner with a friend who had exciting news. 

a reunion of friends after a summer break. 

to be continued. weekly.

mental lists written and completed. 

time for family. 

watching little ones being taught. 

inspiring. moving. loving. 

time for reflection.

eleven years worth of dust. washed away.

time for friends. 

supportive. encouraging. sharing. 

me to them.

them to me.

show and tell.*

* do you know what these are?

Emma

*miniature wasps nests

Saturday Relief

After a long week a day at the beach was needed.
Footsteps in the sand marked our path, as people enjoyed their Saturday.

On the way back home, Ellie told me that she 'quite liked me as a Mum as I was good at advice.' I don't know about that, but after a week where confidence has at times been hard to find it felt good. It's the small conversations that count.

Jane

week off

last week i had a week off. it wasn't until i came to look at my photos for last week that i realised how successful i had been at switching off. from my camera. from my computer. from my email. i made a conscious decision to ignore emails but didn't realise how naturally i had avoided picking up my camera to document and my computer to connect. it was obviously much needed. still there are photos to look at. tellingly of family, friends and places i connected with.

Emma

Wedding Day

 We were up early. Hair was unbraided

Bridesmaid dress put on....

Cousins waited - all looking so handsome....

The sun shone and the countryside looked stunning, it was a perfect wedding day.....

Afterwards everyone chatted as the sun set

And the party started.....

It was a beautiful day, filled with happiness, tears of family emotion at the marking of a milestone. It was even more special because of the history that has gone before this day, a history that has been a journey over 34 years. I have written before about my inability to see anything through beyond a few weeks, let alone years. Theirs is a testament of true love that has been through much to get to this day. On Saturday it was a privilege to share the joy of a plan fulfilled.


Jane