{This moment} riding me tractor

{this moment} – This is an idea from The Leaky boob
it is a friday ritual that she saw on Soule Mama.

{this moment) bed building

{this moment} – This is an idea from The Leaky boob
it is a friday ritual that she saw on Soule Mama.
The idea is to post a single photo with no words, capturing a moment from the week.
A moment to pause savour and remember.
i am also hoping that this will get me back into blogging again, especially as so much happens and changes so quickly.


Bed building

mobile

Well after a few weeks of bum shuffling and a bit of going on to hands and knees to move the position of his bum to be able to reach things our little Hobbit is now crawling.
Unfortunately i seam to have lost the picture of him crawling so here he is, participating in his favourite hobby cat terrorising

A poem

At Baby massage today we where given this pome and I thought I would share it, it has made me feel a bit better about the state of my house, and also reminded me that my little boy wont be little for long and we should make the most of this time together, and not feel bad about lying on the floor playing while the washing builds up

My dishes went unwashed today
I didn't make my bed
My baby spoke to me
Even though his words unsaid
His eyes were full of promise
His smile said come and play
I took his lead and followed
Oh yes we went adventuring
My little child and I
Exploring all the senses
We felt that we could fly
Tiny fingers enjoyed a nursery rhyme
His little toes danced a song
That my house was neglected
That I didn't brush the stairs
In twenty Years no one on earth
will even know or care
That I helped my little child
To noble adult grow
In twenty years the whole wide world
May look, see, and know

And here is my little boy paying

Changes

2009 was a year of many changes. Admittedly regular blogging hasn't been one if the changes - maybe 2010.
Just about all of these changes have been positive and great learning experiences, admittedly some have also had their not so good bits, but you learn and grow just as much if not more so from that.
The year has included changing jobs at work, turning 30, and our old family home finally being sold, but these are all small things compared to the two biggest changes,
The biggest change has been the latest which is little baby Robert william. He has completely turned our world around but in the best possible way.
The next biggest change was probably moving - again. So my little flat has been changed for a house, and living on my own to living with si again. The house is on the edge of the estate so we have some great views out the front.

Which are very seasonal with all the snow at the moment, although not that good for going out with a tiny baby.

So as 2009 draws to an end and 2010 begins I can definitely look back and say it has been a year with love laughter and tears, good friends old and new and that i have learnt a lot.
I just hope 2010 is a good year with as much love and joy but maybe not so many big changes and moving of houses this year.

Zedd

I knew it would happen eventually, and at the weekend it finally did. I got a new rabbit so I would like to introduce you to him.
This is Zedd the little lion head.
he is very cute and has already made him self at home as you can see. I only got up for a minute and he had alread pinched my seat.

Enlightenment

Yesterday was the last day of enlightenment in Durham. This was a light festival. It involved four main pieces of work attached to four of the many bridges in the town, as well as little pieces in shops and stuff.
I have always loved walking by the river in Durham it is one of those places that just feels right, a bit like the woods and going to the beach. Having grown up in Durham it also holds memories of different parts of my life, and every time Iam in the town I do try and get down to the river so this festival of lights on the bridges really appealed to me
So last night we went down to have a look, we where given our maps and glow sticks, and went to see the pieces. well after a brief stop for some fish and chips.
It was all spectacular to see the bridges all light up in different ways.
The first bridge was Elvet bridge this had two giant arches/gates. The images on the gates where taken from the cathedral with one being the sanctuary knocker, this piece also used the bamboo from the bridge that was recently on the Tyne.
The second bridge was Kingsgate, this is one of my not so favorite bridges it links up to part of the Union and is very concrete, although it do have its positives as well there are some nice views from it. For this bridges art work you had to go down the side of the bridge to see underneath it. The piece could be seen from the first bridge but only in a form similar to the photo from my phone.
up close it was lovely and very effective in its one colour.

The text is from St Bede and is in three languages, I also loved the reflection of this one in the water.
The third bridge was Prebends bridge witch is probably my favorite. There is no picture for this one as they did not come out well at all. From standing on the bridge you looked down to see floating in the water in green lights a picture of flowers it was lovely.
from this bridge you can also see the final bridge with its eyes. To get to the final bridge the path along the side of the river had been illuminated with lights.
The final bridge was Framwelgate Bridge this had two massive eyes suspended in the arch ways, possibly a bit eary after it just being Halloween but somehow suited this bridge and the setting

Raspberries and Orchids

Well despite the fact that that the weather has now decided that it is winter, and my mistreatment of these plants.
My raspberries have decided to ripen - they have been on the bush for a while, and despite being an autumn variety never expected any this year. So thees are officially the first edible thing to come from my garden, and tasted lovely

I then came in on Friday night to find that my orchid had decided to open another flower. I never expected this to live at all. It was an impulse buy from Lidl and has lived next to the kettle since arriving home - and obviously likes it there, it is also nice that this flower open just as the three that where already there where starting to fail. Have to excuse the quality of this photo the camera was accidiently on museum mode so everything goes slightly yellow

A present for my minstral

I decided to by her a present, so got her a distaff, purely for decorative purposes, but now its changed her and she needs a new name. her old one isn't right any more
Yes I know its a spinning wheel but

Hedgehog Mushroom

Well yesterday I went off on a fungi forage in Chopwell woods, we had nice weather and a guy who new his stuff. we also found a great big hedgehog mushroom (as well as several slightly smaller ones). So here is the giant mushroom

this of course was before he was fried in butter with garlic and put on to some toast.

Mrs Tidlewink

I have a new friend in my garden, and this time it is one that will help to get rid of all the slugs and snails. The picture aint brilliant I know but it was dark and I didnt want to scare her off.

My garden

I am now settled in my little flat, and most of the inside is sorted. So now I am turning my attention to the garden. At the moment this is the state of it.



This is a great improvement on the jungle it was, but still not brilliant.
The veg patch is starting to look like it could be planted, and each time I turn it over I uncover less junk which is good.
The other side, with regular attacks is slowly becoming more of a grass area. A few more attacks and I will sort out the boarder for the bulbs to go in ready for the spring. Although that is dependent on a bit of dry weather to cut the grass back again.
My problem now is the area in front of where the veg is going to go.

This part is plagued by tree roots and bits of trees that are trying to regrow, and a drain cover.
I have no idea what to do with this part of the garden. Other then fire to the trees that is, and now it is starting to bug me. Originally it was just going to be grass, then I thought about a herb garden now I just want rid of the trees. Any suggestions are most welcome though.

Reason, Season, or a Lifetime

The last couple of days have reminded me of this, what with seeing old friends, part of my life moving on and other bits staying still, and also a bit of reliving my youth, (Def Leppard was great the other night)
I carnt rember where I first heard it, I know it has been on office walls in a couple of places I have worked, I also dont know who wrote it but thought I would share it with you.

A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or
a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you
will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON . . . It is
usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have
come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you
with guidance and support, to aid you physically,
emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a
godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason
you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an
inconvenient time, this person will say or do something
to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die.
Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realise is that our need has been met, our
desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you
sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON . . .
Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount
of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things
you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional
foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the
person, and put what you have learned to use in all
other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

Author Unknown

youth

A true rambling think this may not make sence in the morning, but hay that is what hapens after 3 hr sleep then still being up at 1130.

My lovely snowflake runing around and enjoying life - hard to take a picture of yourself doing this
I like this picture
It reminds me of carefree days of youth where you enjoyed life to the full and questioned so much.
I know I go threw stages of remembering to live life to the full tale every chance going.
but sometimes as an adult you have other things that drain you and take you from your own life.
It is always important to remember what makes you happy, and have fun in your life sometimes you also have to learn when to leave things in your life that are draining and bad for you, and do the things that are good for you.
even when life is plotting against you there are always good things weather it is a picture like above, a call from a old friend, or a word from a loved one

Marianne Mobius Wrap

here is a close up of the shawl

Sisters wedding

Well another delayed post from my world.
Well another year and another little sister got married - belive me im getting sick of the when is it your turn questions,
So here is the happy couple


And almost a year on another picture of all six of us together - its is great getting us all together just don't happen that often these days. We have also let Ella into this one

A FO

I always seem to forget to post these, or forget to phot them or both. Some times however it is just not getting to the computer and getting on to blogger, so here is a cardi that I made for Ella.
It is in Baby bamboo, although the light in the picture isnt good enough to see the colours properly.

Sock Diary

Starting off
After one false start (me knitting in to the wrong part of my cast on) and being kindly shown a new way to cast on. My first sock started on the saterday of our weekend away. The sock then came for a trip to the pub, this however only cased problems to it. On the sunday it had an outing at the tea shop, although not for long. By the end of the weekend away I had the very top bit done. Slow going I know but I dont knit fast on two needles let alone four of the pointy things.

Getting Further
A little bit of knitting did happen during the week- but only in gaps at work. The crochet was feeling abandoned after a weekend with out being touched. However a nice long train trip proved just the ticket. One sock now in hibernation till I learn to do heels.
There is a slight problem of being able to tell where I'm changing needles but this is my first trip into the dpn world. On the whole I'm happy with progress so far.

Last weekend in Oxford

I had a good weekend, lots of good food and just being away from home. The buildings down their are lovely, but not they aint Durham but I would say that. We where only there a couple of days so didnt do much. The Natural History Museum and the Pitt Rivers where the only places we went round. well other then a bit of a walk round the collages.. It was great seeing in real life skelitons that I had studied in text books. The insect collections where also amazing. The Pit Rivers is an odd colection of just about every thing, all in cases of similar things. It was a lot to take in when you arnt expecting it. It was great just wandering around looking at things some so old but brilliently crafted. There was also a lot of textile crafts including a case of spindals. Not a good photo I know but it was dark in there and I didn't want to be using the flash.

Weekend away

Well this weekend was wonderfull, and I would like to thank all who where there for making it so with ther lovely company.
Sometimes you just need a stressfree weekend, with wonderfull company, good food, sandy beaches, and lots of wool.
Most pictures seem to be of the beach - very unlike me ;-).
however lots of fun was had and I started my socks with the aid of Pinkphish - when I get the time they are going to get their own entry- maby a mini diary of their own.

here are people felting

and the is the beach looking very atmospheric