Monday 12 January 2009

BELATED NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO YOU ALL X


Well Hello my friends! I hope I find you all good and well and not suffering TOO badly with the post Christmas blues? We had a wonderfully relaxing crimble, we tackled the festivities in an unusually laid back way and surprisingly everything went like clockwork and the world didn't stop if we failed to get everything done on the list(s).
Here a some pics of our Christmas, seems such a long time ago now but it's good to acknowledge it here on my blog.
Look at that face! 6:15am and all is well with this little girls world.

A good relaxing time was had by all, even Mildred who took to guarding the tree and growling if we got too close to it(and her).We had a lovely time with the children playing games,watching movies and eating special treats.
Lovely flowers for Christmas from my friend of old , Cath.

Now we are well into January, dark mornings, dark evenings, poor Andy doesn't see the cottage in daylight at the moment. January is not one of my best months and what a lousy time to have a birthday!
Soon enough the days will get lighter and we will be heading towards the lovely springtime yippee!
I don't particularly have new year resolutions but I do find that as with tidying away the Christmas baubles I tidy away the past year and feel a twinge of excitement and hope for the new year ahead. January is the month for organising the mind and paving the way for the months ahead. If I was to have new year resolutions it would be to become greener and to do alot more walking in our beautiful countryside,I always feel wonderfully contented being close to nature. Poppy, at five, is still a bit little to do any major walking but on Saturday we went out into a VERY fresh morning and did a lovely 3 hour walk at a place called Ruskin Mill and the surrounding area. It was wonderful, we saw so many different birds and deer, making great use of George Dylan's new binoculars.I always feel inspired after being on such an adventure, imagine if I could do a walk every morning before setting to my work, if only........
I put this in because it's very intriguing.This sat in the lobby of Ruskin Mill, don't know what you call it, some sort of pump? if anyone has a clue, please share.


Here she is again, demon cat from hell, teehee, only joking, now I must be off. I have a sick child (again)to attend to and some work that needs finishing. I wish you all wealth, health and happiness for 2009 XXXXXXXXXXXX















































































22 comments:

Funkymonkey said...

Hi Annie, a Happy New Year to you and your family. I'm glad that you had a good Christmas and are looking forward to the fresh new beginning each new year brings. I love the photo of yourself and your daughter walking along the frosty lane. It's mild, damp and very dark here today and I much prefer the cold crisp, bright days we've had recently.

Tracey.

Knitty, Vintage and Rosy said...

Beautiful pictures. Quite a cutie you have there. My only resolution is to lose the five chocolate pounds I gained.

Happy New Year

Lisa
Knitty, Vintage and Rosy

Things Hand Made said...

Sounds like a lovely walk.

Beck said...

I loved your photo's - it is such a contrast to our hot and dusty summer here in Australia. glad you had a lovely Christmas x

Country Cottage Chic said...

Lovely photos & a happy new year to you too!

Anonymous said...

Hi Annie,
sounds like a wonderful family Christmas.. your home looks so warm and friendly. love the roses.
Wishing you a wonderful 2009 and hope all illness has now left your house! your wee girl is a real cutie... puss is cute too and i am sure not a demon!
lots of love to you
Ginny xx
p.s. you can always find me now here at sweetmyrtle, my photoblog. :)

Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...

Oh Goodness.. we are hurtling towards Spring and I am only just getting round to wishing you a Happy New year...
You have certainly made me feel much more positive about this year ahead despite the slightly rocky start to 2009..
I wish you much happiness.. good health and wealth for the coming year my friend..
Michele xx

Deanna said...

Hi Annie,
just stopping by to say "Howdy".
Hope you are doing well!

Deanna :)

Liz Harrell said...

I just stumbled onto your blog this morning and have to say... that first picture is just beautiful!

salty pebble said...

you have lovely blog--such beautiful dolls and family ;0)

Beck said...

I love visiting your blog! When you have a moment pop over to mine as you have an award awaiting you! x

Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...

Hi Annie..
Thanks so much for coming to see me at the fair on Saturday..
I must admit it took a second or two to recognise you but you look FAB!!!!
Maybe I'll ditch the little dye bottle now..
Lovely to see you and your family..
Much love
Michele xxxx

Deanna said...

Hi Annie,
dropping in to say hi! Hope you are doing well and enjoying your summer days.

Deanna :D

oldflowers4me said...

hello sweet girl.

Gayla said...

Such pretty pictures. I loved my visit today!

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