Walking from our doorstep {Country Kids}

Sometimes it is just as easy to pop on your wellies, hats and coats and venture straight out from your own doorstep than pile into the car and drive somewhere new.
For two consecutive days in the period between Christmas and New Year the children wanted to walk to the nearby fields.
At the end of the lane we have lots of green space; playing fields, farmland, small holdings, all with many footpaths to explore.
Certain areas are in the pipeline to be built on.
This deeply saddens me as it will destroy the rural buffer we have here and also make our lane a dangerous rat run - emails have been written, but the impact they will have I don't know.
I just hope that the other green space is safe and left for children, dog walkers, everyone to enjoy.

Day 1
The weather was perfect - sunny and very cold.
We set out mid afternoon and the sun was already starting its descent down to sunset.
We walked hand in hand across the field - no cows to worry about this time - and found frozen puddles.
The girl had her dog spotters book and ticked off a Pug and a Border Terrier.
Then the sun did its thing - I just stood and watched it whilst the kiddos smashed ice.

Day 2
We retraced our steps as the children just wanted to smash more ice again!
Luckily the weather was super cold again and the sun was shining.
Huge chunks of ice were smashed out and some modern art was installed on the field floor.
I found beautiful frosted leaves.
The girl found a diamond!
Then my feet got really cold - why do they never feel the cold so much?!
We wandered back - again watching the sun do its thing.

Cold sunny days have long been a favourite of mine.

Linking up with the fabulous Country Kids...

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Project 365 #52 {The end!}

Well, here it is, the final days of Project 365 2014.
There were days that were difficult to snap hence the number of stationery and cups of tea - and bottles of gin - snaps.
There were days when I had too many images to choose from.
All in all though I have loved being a part of this project.
Bring on 2015!

Project 365 #52

Day 355
The boy led us on a walk today from our doorstep to the fields behind the kiddos' school. We came across the old Landrover again - such a beautiful vehicle.
Day 356
Feeling under the weather and following an early start to do the Christmas food shop we had a lazy day. We cuddled up with Chocolate Orange hot chocolates - I can recommend.
Day 357
The lurgy took hold today with my voice going things were not good. I lived off hot honey and lemon and copious amounts of paracetamol.
Day 358
Christmas Eve wasn't quite as I had planned. It's my favourite day of the holidays usually with the build up and baking. Today my energy levels were zero and my heart wasn't in it at all. I just about coped with a game of dominoes with Elf in the background.
Day 359
Christmas Day - I grinned and beared it today. I'm sure the dinner tasted delicious. I got some lovely goodies from the children at school and I really liked the husband's family gift this year - initialled coasters. The word we spelt was slightly ironic today.
Day 360
Boxing Day - a traditional day of laziness even though I was desperate for some fresh air. As I type this up I can't even remember if we left the house or not! We definitely made a start on the lego though.
Day 361
Finally, I got some fresh air with a walk around the fields at Lacock. The boy got a new hat - which has barely left his head since Christmas Day - and some binoculars so we had to go exploring.
Day 362
The husband was back to work today so it was back to being just me and the kiddos. We did a walk from our doorstep again today making the most of the fields down our lane. The children were happy exploring fields of ice and watching the occasional train go by.
Day 363
The kiddos wanted to repeat the same walk as yesterday again today so off we went. The weather has been beautiful - sunny and cold - and the Winter shadows were long.
Day 364
Today we wandered into town for a few bits from the shops. On the way back I actually stopped to look at the graffiti having walked past it many times without giving it a second glance.
Day 365
New Years Eve - the final day of 2014! Yesterday I started putting together a Family Journal Planner for 2015 after pinning tons of ideas to Pinterest. Today I finished it off with a Home Planner from Penny at Wayfair. So I now have lots of things to organise, budget and do in 2015!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE AND SEE YOU SNAPPING IN 2015!

Linking up to the wonderful The Boy and Me - HUGE thanks for hosting the linky every week!

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Dyrham Deer {National Trust}

On Saturday we were all feeling under the weather but decided some fresh air was needed to clear our heads.
We decided to head up to one of our favourite local National Trust spots, Dyrham Park, for a little bit of deer spotting.

It didn't take us too long to find our first one. Well, our first wooden reindeer anyway on the lovely reindeer trail through the park.

We always head to our favourite tree - which I have discovered to be a favourite of others - but some other visitors had beaten us to it.

We couldn't complain though.

We just stood in awe and watched them.

Eventually we tore ourselves away to continue to explore, run down hills and watch the most beautiful sunset ...

...before buying some Christmas essentials.

Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year to you all, see you in 2015!

x x x

Project 365 #51 {'Twas the week before Christmas}

The holidays are finally here!
School is out for two weeks and we can unwind, have family time and really get into the festive spirit.

Project 365 #51

Day 348
Some gardening time with the boy this morning finally planting the daffodils for next Spring.
Day 349
I had some leftover condensed milk - so pleased to find a non nestle tin in Waitrose - and made coconut macaroons for the first time. They were so delicious!
Day 350
Last school walk of the year - I can feel my waistband getting tighter already.
Day 351
Tonight the girl taught me how to make a huge 3d snowflake.
Day 352
I've spent the last 48 hours wearing my angel halo to work - it's putting me in the festive mood!
Day 353
Last day of work! As tradition dictates as soon as I got home the lurgy struck so medicinal marshmallows and hot chocolate were called for.
Day 354
Out in the fresh air to clear us all of germs, we headed up to Dyrham Park where we got close to the deer - photos to come in another post - and watched the most beautiful sunset. No picmonkeying needed at all for this snap.

Have a wonderful Christmas Project 365ers and readers!

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