A quiet moment

Early this morning whilst having a cup of tea, I watched the birds in the garden.  If you look closely you will see two birds enjoying their breakfast.
Watching is very restful and something that I can't do when at home because the birds that used to come into my small garden/yard all seem to have disappeared. A scarcity of birds is a problem in many parts of the UK.

I think that I might take up bird watching whilst I am here north of the border!

Next week

On Tuesday I will be back north of the border! I am looking forward not only to seeing the family but also a time of complete rest-peace and quiet too. A time just for me!

There may be some photos to liven up the written word because I'm sure that daughter Liz will give me a refresher lesson on how to down load some photos.  I will probably need more than one lesson - so watch this space.

Memories

Memories come in many guises and the best one today was posted on my daughter Liz's blog - Life at the Gables. Thanks Liz.

The photo you see posted there is one of my favourites, taken without  her Dad's knowledge. We were out and about at Lossiemouth beach, a place that her Dad loved.

All those years ago - memories that tug at the heart, memories of love.

A new arrival

Sometime early this morning my great niece gave birth to a daughter - making me a great - great aunt! With the wonders of technology, I have seen a picture of her and of course she looks beautiful. 

The little one may have some health problems (we await news of the test results) so I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers that all will be well. Whatever the outcome the new addition to the family will be surrounded with love.

North of the Border

Here I am with what is known as 'the Scottish Office' - the part of my family who are north of the border! This place is so relaxing with it's wide open spaces of sky and beautiful scenery, I feel as though I have been here for days instead of only thirty six hours.
As usual, my s-i-l John is head chef and I am provided with what he once called 'waist widening dinners' - this was placed before me last night and I had to join in the evening walk around the village to try and work off some of the calories!

I should add that it was delicious.
The weather was glorious yesterday so we went out and about, making the traditional visit to Brodie Castle (tea and cake anyone?) and then to the fantastic viewing point over Findhorn Bay. The beauty and the the silence of the surroundings is better than any tonic.
Liz took some self portraits, but we laughed so much I doubt they will be worth showing to any one else. I might scrapbook one of them for posterities sake! I don't like having my photo taken at the best of times but had to 'pose' whilst Liz played with he new pocket sized camera.

Half-Term

My daughter Ruth and her The Boy Child have arrived to spend half-term with me.

There will be a birthday to celebrate.
There will be other family members to see.
There will be fun and laughter.
It doesn't look as though we will have the weather to go with it, but you can't have it all.  

Better late than never

Time flies by! Thank you if you dropped in for a visit and I'm story if I haven't replied to any of your requests. The minor health problem continues to be a nuisance and it makes me feel very 'under the weather' and sometimes more than a little miserable.  Poor me - compared to the problems of some people, I am fit and healthy! Life has also thrown up a couple of upsetting things but they are not for public viewing and in time they will be resolved I hope.
Two bright spots on the horizon are the half term holiday and the visit from my youngest grandson and then in the first week in June, a trip to Scotland to see my almost grown up grandson ........ He is after all much taller than me!
The weather is unsettled for the time of the year and I long for some sunshine - not that I'm one to sunbathe but the warmth is good for the 'old bones'
I trust that if you pop in for a visit, your day will be filled with love and laughter because we all need to be loved and laughter is said to be the best medicine.