today is D's birthday

happy 2012 : )

Another year, of course it's not really that different. Except I can't quite get used to; being back at work, going to bed early, getting up early, and the wind - it's just SO windy! Our house is still a mess from Xmas - tonight we will take down the decorations wrap them in tissue paper and pack them into boxes. I'll write and send thank you cards to the givers of my gorgeous presents (which I must show you all soon) and then perhaps I'll feel fresh and ready for this year to begin - hope so.

snaps from 2011

pruning apple trees in January • buying tulips to brighten the house • the National Hyacinth Collection • wildflowers in the garden • breakfast • solar lanterns by night • poppies • the vegpatch • runner beans • cherry plums • early pickings • a spikey visitor  • little yellow courgettes and runners  • dalias from the car boot sale • squashes and sweetcorn • a few nights away relaxing • homemade chutney • steam up in the village • sunny mornings • autumn walks • tractor contest • home baked bread • waiting for trains • misty mornings • last of the apples • fireworks night • getting ready for xmas