Our week began with sunshine and a Sunday roast at a country pub. I must admit I really missed these traditional lunches when we were living in the Hamptons in New York State. Luce brought along her book to read while we were waiting to be served.
The sun was out again on Monday so I went off for a walk on the wild side. Two separate herds of fallow deer fled from my path.
Our pheasant continues to show up daily in our garden. He doesn’t seem to mind that I’m slowly getting closer to take photos of him. Luce and Theo have decided to call him Fred the pheasant.
While Luce was having her riding lesson, I caught Theo quietly watching the chickens. He suddenly looked very young and I just wanted to hug him.
I needed some colour in my life so I went off to Wakehurst Place to see what flowers might have begun blooming. This is the tiny flowers of Erica carnea – heather.
First day of half term and it rained, rained, rained. The snowdrops in our garden didn’t mind.
This is a green leaf – or perhaps a weed – on the edge of our patio. I noticed it was heart shaped. Since it’s Valentine’s Day I did some post-editing to turn it into a red leaf!
It’s going to be a busy week ahead as Luce and Theo are home for half term. Fingers crossed we’ll have good weather and winter will soon fade away.
This is week 7 of my photo diary which is also part of Project 365 – a photo a day in 2015. Wishing us all sunshine this coming week.
Sarah MumofThree World says
Beautiful photos. I love Luce’s cheeky face and what you’ve done with the red leaf – perfect! 🙂
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Sarah 🙂
Jo Laybourn says
Sunshne and Sunday roast sounds gorgeous! What gorgeous shots Kriss. A great week. Enjoy half term x
Kriss MacDonald says
Sunshine and sunday roast is definitely a perfect combo for me!
Sara (@mumturnedmom) says
Love the photo of Luce with her book. beautiful eyes. The snowdrops are so pretty, lovely shot and I do like the heart shaped leaf! Theo does look young in that photo. Love that they’ve called the pheasant Fred 🙂
Kriss MacDonald says
Thank you Sara – Luce does love her books!
Claire says
Beautiful pictures, love the rain droplets on the flowers 🙂
Louise says
Such beautiful photos – love the way you’ve captured the water droplets on the snowdrops 🙂
Jaime oliver says
some beautiful shots Kriss, Sunday lunch is a lovely tradition to have 🙂 and so it reading lol x
Elaine Livingstone says
the rain drops on the snow drops is a great capture, nice detail. what a nice leaf for valentines day. OOOhhh wonder how much closer you will get to Fred as you gain his confidence and he gets use to you – love the name.
Thank you for linking to Project 365
Morgan Prince says
I love the photo of those snow drops! You’ve captured some beautiful photos there. I hope the weather is good for you this week, here (in Nottingham) it’s raining, lots, and the boys are going crazy. I’m hoping the rain clears so they can go outside soon. 🙂
Kriss MacDonald says
I’m hoping for good weather too!
Kim Carberry says
Lovely photos! What beautiful flowers x
TheBoyandMe says
Love the water droplets on the snowdrops, a sign of Spring I hope! And the photos of your twins are beautiful, they have such gorgeous eyes.
Thanks for linking up to Project 365.
katie says
great pictures! hope you have a lovely half term x
brinabird and son says
Just fab photos. Beautiful one of your son and I love the sentiment. Cool editing of the leaf.
Verily Victoria Vocalises says
Gorgeous photos. Your daughter has really beautiful eyes, she looks like a very kindly soul. #365
WildFamilyFun says
What amazing outdoor photos, you have beautiful environments to explore. Very lucky to have that on your doorstep.
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One says
Isn’t Fred the pheasant a handsome chap. Do love snowdrops too. Sorry this is so late