Saturday, July 27, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Nine


Busy

There were some very busy bees in the garden today. Managed to snap a couple while they 'worked'.



Thursday, July 25, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Eight


Labour's Fruits

My Dad has a flourishing vegetable patch at the bottom of the garden and there's been something of an explosion of courgettes - he's not alone though. My Mum tried to give some away to the neighbours but everyone seems inundated! All the more for us then, and very delicious they were too!


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Seven


Stars and Splashes

Another sunny day so another chance to break out the pool. We're definitely having a brilliant summer weatherwise!
Both Evie and Rosie love the water, it's nigh on impossible to keep them out of it, in fact I'm convinced they're both part labrador!




Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Six


Blushing Rose

I love the hint of pink on the edge of these petals.
There are some truly gorgeous flowers in my Dad's garden.


Monday, July 22, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Five


Lawnmower

I think if all chores could be this much fun, life would be a lot more pleasant!



Another warm, fairly peaceful day, with a beautiful sunset.


The night though was spent chasing a thunderstorm that never quite arrived. Hopefully I'll manage that elusive lightning shot before long!

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Four


Eight Months

I honestly can't believe how quickly the time has flown.
Rosie is now eight months old - trying to crawl and currently adding to her budding tooth collection on a weekly basis (or so it seems!) We're definitely seeing more and more of her own little personality coming through which is awesome!
These were actually taken yesterday but wanted to use them for today...so I am! ;-)

"Not entirely sure what I think of this show..."

"Sometimes, Daddy, you don't seem as tall."

"Wait a minute, I'm how old now?!"


Looks like we have two girls with fantastic characters...we're very lucky.


Sunday, July 21, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Three


Sculpture Park

We visited another nearby place I've heard of many times but never been to, until today that is. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I'll admit, I'm no expert on sculpture but what there is to see is very interesting. There was also a family event happening so plenty for the little ones to enjoy too.
Have to admit though I found some of the more natural sculpture more my cup of tea.












Saturday, July 20, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-Two


Normanby Hall

The lavender in the gardens at Normanby Hall were swarming with bees and butterflies, I was really stuck between choosing this shot of a busy bee and another of a butterfly enjoying some shade.


I was rather spoilt for choice really!






















We even had a peacock come to join us when we stopped for some cold drinks and a break from the sun and managed to find some gorgeous feathers to bring home too.





It was a blisteringly hot day again though, almost too hot really to enjoy the day but I would definitely recommend it as a place to visit if you're in the area.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty-One


Time Flies

Can't believe we've only a few weeks left of our time here in the UK!

Today we visited more dear friends in Birmingham who we met over in Finland who now live down in the Midlands and family on the way back up the country.
Lovely day!

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Day One Hundred and Fifty


Wheels

Evie's first proper bike! A very exciting day.
Not long to try it out though because we head down to Birmingham to visit some dear old friends this afternoon.
Can't wait!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Day One Hundred and Forty-Nine


Our Angel of the North

Another hot day here in Yorkshire.






And so a very hot afternoon at Beverley Westwood was spent spotting the local residents...


















And seeking out shade.



Found an excellent way to end the day too!