tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61107165982251720872024-03-04T20:42:38.926-08:00Charlie and Us.Peace is available in every moment, in every breath, in every step.
Thich Nhat Hanh.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-62267018474374813532013-10-23T07:43:00.002-07:002013-10-23T07:43:45.677-07:00Autumn has come.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This beautiful, majestic young stag stole my heart. Before I had my operation we spent a day at the gorgeous Lyme Park in Cheshire, I love to roam around the woodland here, this is where I feel at peace. So whilst I am recovering and resting I am looking at pictures that remind of the beautiful world out there.<br />
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Resting, lost in our own little world, I gently rubbed his head, slowly running my fingers through his hair. I cherish these moments, they are things I will remember when I am older, greyer and a mama to all my children grown and fled the nest.<br />
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Autumn has come, she adorns the leaves in dresses of red and gold.<br />
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suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-28438895346547513662013-10-18T02:05:00.002-07:002013-10-18T02:05:59.812-07:00A bit poorly.I have'nt been around here much as I have been a bit poorly. I have had an operation and am recovering slowly and surely, I just was'nt prepared for how much pain I would be in. The doctors orders are for complete and utter rest and to be honest I am not going to argue with them so lots of sleeping and reading are in order I think. Any good book recommendations would be very welcome :)<br />
I am hoping to do a little reading with Charlie too and am sure we can do some crafting in bed when I'm up to it. Well I'm making the most of Warren being at home until Monday as then he goes to work away for a few days in Scotland, after then I'm pretty much on my own until after 4'oclock each day when my eldest daughter Kirsty is going to come over after work and help out.<br />
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It's funny really as being told to stay in bed and rest seems like a dream when you are up and running around every day but in reality it's quite frustrating, as I can here normal life going on downstairs and...ok, breathe...the TV is on Again..grrr! I am really going to have to learn to switch off for the next couple of days.<br />
Right enough for now, I'm shattered from just typing this. Rest, bed and books it is then.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-46793932965149890292013-10-01T10:36:00.004-07:002013-10-01T10:36:47.851-07:00More summer stuff.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two love a bit of rough and tumble but there are lots of hugs too.<br />
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Charlie loves going to the gym club and has gained so much confidence.He has a go at anything and has a fabulous sense of balance.<br />
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We have camped a few times this summer and this is the beautiful beach at Robin Hoods Bay.<br />
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Oh how I love this boy.<br />
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Science in the kitchen. I think we were growing crystals here.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-10712943963484154012013-10-01T10:23:00.000-07:002013-10-01T10:23:21.984-07:00Snippets of our Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One very happy little boy who has mastered the art of bike riding, he went from using stabilisers one day to zooming around like a whirlwind the next. It just goes to show that children will do things when they are ready and they certainly know when.<br />
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We spent many a warm summer day here at Jerusalem Farm in Mytholmroyd, it really is the most beautiful place. There is a lovely woodland area with wonderful carvings and little fairy circles dotted around but this was Charlie's favourite place to be, in the river.<br />
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A hug on the tops overlooking the stunning Lncashire countryside.<br />
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There is always plenty of time for play, even for a mama.<br />
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Charlie did really well feeding this lamb, as small and sweet as it looked, it had the most powerful sucking motion and nearly pulled Charlie over.<br />
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Meditating together in a hidden Tibetan garden at Harewood House.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-57754843466661718662013-07-03T15:33:00.001-07:002013-07-03T15:33:07.420-07:00Walks and Wildlife<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYlZ3cAe1xsSFyON-pN5n-coGhjcFIDDFH3KBBivs8nA-XYjJlpiARULa1WgpE9ezNxId0cWIAoHyiRDd81d-QduRSoufBErGDeXc3pugpeTwLXoDyFLCl1_zIJx6sKwOJJNgXEkQcWlo/s640/blogger-image--1928260548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaYlZ3cAe1xsSFyON-pN5n-coGhjcFIDDFH3KBBivs8nA-XYjJlpiARULa1WgpE9ezNxId0cWIAoHyiRDd81d-QduRSoufBErGDeXc3pugpeTwLXoDyFLCl1_zIJx6sKwOJJNgXEkQcWlo/s640/blogger-image--1928260548.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "> A beautiful red squirrel at Fornby beach nature reserve. It's breathtaking how fast and agile these gorgeous creatures are. 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We were visiting Chester and discovered a small park with very friendly residents who were more than very happy to take nuts from our hands. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfzjAlvvA5KK7wLFV-uiCWG2nxtteGlu2449N2VJul9VWx05tAixGaiwzsMK9dWuOvrD4jFkuBwm90G0D330p-ei3kebH_G95PT0zE8rXbgECuggPJmAi4XzpHO63PEKkozRsh2c32G1B/s640/blogger-image--1826858824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfzjAlvvA5KK7wLFV-uiCWG2nxtteGlu2449N2VJul9VWx05tAixGaiwzsMK9dWuOvrD4jFkuBwm90G0D330p-ei3kebH_G95PT0zE8rXbgECuggPJmAi4XzpHO63PEKkozRsh2c32G1B/s640/blogger-image--1826858824.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnToykJCtYV5JwLmn17jtKq7Tn2O4S3jZJFJJOp3ZwNsr_H4msGtuJEtzglvRLRAri_XkMMO3qNwfBJfnETKz4WRn4CbJIfWyOCGcPix7PSM5H_8VtZubFWavhoMzv7pI9tV8GSXCtjFD/s640/blogger-image-1545289603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnToykJCtYV5JwLmn17jtKq7Tn2O4S3jZJFJJOp3ZwNsr_H4msGtuJEtzglvRLRAri_XkMMO3qNwfBJfnETKz4WRn4CbJIfWyOCGcPix7PSM5H_8VtZubFWavhoMzv7pI9tV8GSXCtjFD/s640/blogger-image-1545289603.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "> In Spring we visited Tatton Park, famous for its majestic deer. I feel very drawn to these graceful animals and could spend many hours just sitting quietly watching them. I am also lucky to have a husband who is a gifted photographer and can take such beautiful pictures for us to look back on.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitimqAAiUUdFjYZEG_OrNx0OPZfPJRcSl1mhHjsiJGWOpwPMeEtM406sRLbfPQ9hIbkGlIeQ8kSbu39obI0ANxpn7PQyWp1rLAcr4X0-EkhQziM2T0k22iTZvPpc1PMcJDjymIrM2fYe4y/s640/blogger-image--980059055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitimqAAiUUdFjYZEG_OrNx0OPZfPJRcSl1mhHjsiJGWOpwPMeEtM406sRLbfPQ9hIbkGlIeQ8kSbu39obI0ANxpn7PQyWp1rLAcr4X0-EkhQziM2T0k22iTZvPpc1PMcJDjymIrM2fYe4y/s640/blogger-image--980059055.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASil2AmhGDje3qAgVfdkLMPVa3gm1b45TZHH518r26VWf_pkSaWaC6T_ZSqodyGmYFoB7teO2O99m4R5MgtthE_E9lgzxQRvr8Q6e1pye1-9303GwzgGE4Q2ZqlWnte33WgJZdEdbKdAP/s640/blogger-image--736087533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASil2AmhGDje3qAgVfdkLMPVa3gm1b45TZHH518r26VWf_pkSaWaC6T_ZSqodyGmYFoB7teO2O99m4R5MgtthE_E9lgzxQRvr8Q6e1pye1-9303GwzgGE4Q2ZqlWnte33WgJZdEdbKdAP/s640/blogger-image--736087533.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVhVRp1Kru5XLsLN9G2HxFcReRiqSYR6hz6lpNTcWCNF20h5prVIXStnDuo-mxHpBUZvDWCmH2xaOPj7fbBD9C8Rch2vJpnNdnut-86a_bxWyedyIJpFT9ScbR_AiFThT2_IhIAn6pDG8/s640/blogger-image-958133392.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVhVRp1Kru5XLsLN9G2HxFcReRiqSYR6hz6lpNTcWCNF20h5prVIXStnDuo-mxHpBUZvDWCmH2xaOPj7fbBD9C8Rch2vJpnNdnut-86a_bxWyedyIJpFT9ScbR_AiFThT2_IhIAn6pDG8/s640/blogger-image-958133392.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A little bird with a big character, the Robin, such a handsome little bird.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhao9mItm8sqmz9ztNcI1lfhZfR0VCWPKM3zcwutMpQ1VJGm6WxWzLaMflTE9lAsKIdwpVqcKgeH-ji6RHzOFek5jswT1i0q0_LpZStzIWBqmX70do7dPYhlkT4tg0bYc5WIafy4BYAznuE/s640/blogger-image--1570361606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhao9mItm8sqmz9ztNcI1lfhZfR0VCWPKM3zcwutMpQ1VJGm6WxWzLaMflTE9lAsKIdwpVqcKgeH-ji6RHzOFek5jswT1i0q0_LpZStzIWBqmX70do7dPYhlkT4tg0bYc5WIafy4BYAznuE/s640/blogger-image--1570361606.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div></div><br></span></div><br></span></div><br></div><br></span></div>suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-69143333677197655372013-04-23T11:50:00.000-07:002013-04-23T11:56:48.687-07:00Out for a walk.<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAtOTB3-nFLmhGEa6uNK_VB7nVE2ZZk87OK5Lvp9eMYmoct-zDHeqtwXCOQaulcfidSGQMRlgFkKcgyS7XYzbNSFuCb-MZyVkD1eNGTXV6huOyjKT8J1Zz4vFBd9xH8r4Q5bAm1plMfD_/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br> I have been stuck in the house for what seems like *forever* so today we went for a walk around a local reservoir. It was so good to be outside even though I was so cold and the wind made my ears hurt :(. Charlie did his usual finding fun and adventure around every corner.<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeTDi7ziD9IqRKz2dLViXVVq7ClWWDJmheq4pkcd8aw1C2P8ZJRGvfB3w-hskfMTo9F3_0z-5ygKUQvfUUmIHAypSivQV_S9neURDHct58U1gSTAX-gXM9ZqKZ72V_oJfZIMpUr7RZg4vW/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc45gAH5i_Ury-krrUP3S6XrwKCrgYc5kTYpZqmSDAyzarWFAXp8iHKWYNWSSvRU4HAfw7blljNg5__xYGAzQCAV1vj8tHVOMLktUbNujJlwaFncRloKqrmyQYh3RhS-dwKqCTE2iuPOCY/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <br> suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-90323507135997974132013-04-22T04:24:00.000-07:002013-04-22T04:31:34.259-07:00Me and technical stuff :(I've been around, reading your lovely blogs, commenting now and again but unable to update my blog...grrr!<div>Anyway, this is just a little test post really to see if I have mastered using my I pad to post on my blog, so here goes....</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCr96VnD8H0HVLWduFGBAf_kQPbHKS4kgWU9k4woo2xKld92rfWKYqonoFxq1ADNAhcPcANj27qzpPv-FMV99dwvmQww4n9MwXa1KWfTmrjCrXURpqa96ZQT-PKN8nhEsMSnHqTsF2V7a/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYikbRvpMkOwfUpdF56FmLph0HZakSx0hQpkSJSNlPJYVkzAtWBkN7-iGoF7Q6FNjX4wB0uv7term3SxSUVZDL1n2ISkEyRpFHJYWoLgf4YpaNuVXiFgUBHCa4jXLn-V-s3xySR-7TZ7Nu/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eJrddlE_a12BZFQLmQZEHr63JOciVS6p38-9uZd7xP_7hMV_3-X4rWALvjxMMwxD29HRsYztJzKX7tNYKqgi9ktMCJobh7nFTXwistk43nbPww7JpW0tw_dYIfYpmdDMVNkVRet0tGzi/" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <br> suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-74570111005109400762013-02-05T09:14:00.000-08:002013-02-05T09:14:05.914-08:00Here...Yup, I'm back!!<br />
While I've been gone life has carried on in the same way it does. We have grieved for the loss of our dad/father in law/granddad, He suffered terribly for the last 6 months and his passing was so very, very hard but such a blessing for him, a final relief from pain and free to be with his love Eunice again. We love you and miss you dad.<br />
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The seasons continue to change and birthdays have been celebrated, Christmas was good, we have played in the snow, read lots and lots of books but now we await Spring. We need that glimmer of warmth and light.<br />
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I don't know where to start, how can I catch up 3 months of our lives. I am probably just going to upload lots of random photo's and try and fill in the blanks. I was going to type a long emptying of my mind and heart post but Charlie is going through a phase of *needing* me to listen to him right now...I am really trying to be ever so patient and present but truth be known..I'm struggling.<br />
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Anyway, I have been nipping online now and again and reading my favourite blogs, thank you for being an inspiration and also for being so honest!! I intend to be here regularly from now on, I have missed this place :)suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-48451085805580993142013-02-05T08:57:00.002-08:002013-02-05T08:57:37.137-08:00Back Again.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Charlie has been performing lots of puppet shows for me, although he is still a little shy sometimes and actually told me that he gets stage fright, aww bless him :)<br />
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we have a new very small but very crazy addition to our family...meet Tabatha Mactatt aka Tabby.<br />
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Walking in woods, watching out for squirrels.<br />
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Ben came home for a while from Vancouver. It was lovely to have all my kids together but alas he has gone back to carry on his life in Canada.<br />
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Don't children spot the tinniest things?suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-37215807805243999802012-10-16T14:06:00.002-07:002012-10-16T14:06:27.326-07:00Enjoying our HE life.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have found a lovely little pottery group in a nearby town. Charlie was so very shy at first but after gentle encouragement he was soon joining in, although he wasn't keen to touch the clay itself he enjoyed using the tools and became very engrossed in his art.<br />
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Charlie taking a little time to contemplate on his plate designs :)<br />
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Yaay, my left handed boy has mastered using scissors so well and now doesn't get frustrated with himself but enjoys cutting out and have we been doing 'lots' of cutting.<br />
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One of the reasons he enjoys baking is so that he can wash up afterwards, yes, he really does love washing up, even if he does mostly play in the water for an hour :)suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-17253306658582058712012-10-02T07:54:00.002-07:002012-10-02T07:54:52.207-07:00Light and love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A candle has been lit here for all who need a little light. My wonderful father in law who has been diagnosed with oesophagus cancer, my auntie Hilary who has found out that her cancer has returned, for my family, our friends, for my MS symptoms. Light and love sent out to you.....<br />
We are also praying for the safe return to her family for little April who has gone missing.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-15591417040339886732012-10-02T07:39:00.000-07:002012-10-02T07:39:17.014-07:00Autumn living<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been a very windy and rainy few days here and so we have played indoors mostly, playing with toys that have been forgotten about for a while. These beautiful tree blocks had been put away in a box underneath a pile of other box's but when we discovered them again, there was much joy and imagination play. I was so sorry we hadn't used them for so long but then realised maybe that is what made them even more wonderful, like a new toy :)<br />
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Such a marvelous tree house was created for all the animals, from owls to lions.<br />
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Our Autumn nature 'shelf' is slowly coming into place.<br />
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Charlie is so very proud of his latest project. His favourite animal is the wolf, he has always loved these wonderful, magical creatures and so it was a real adventure for him to discover all about their lives and habitat. As you can see from the photo Charlie drew a lovely picture of a wolf for the front cover.<br />
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Lots of pages containing gorgeous cut out pictures of wolves. It was quite interesting to see that Charlie liked the 'fantasy' type pictures best and wanted to print off many of these not just for the project but to stick on his bedroom wall!suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-34316511894702788452012-09-27T09:56:00.001-07:002012-09-27T09:56:51.165-07:00Circle Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is our circle time basket, we have little squirrels and foxes in here and sing songs to wake them up, normally 'squirrel nutkin'. Then Mother Earth wakes and we sing to thank her for all she gives us. We are getting in a nice routine now and if we have an early appointment and have to be out of the house quickly Charlie misses the familiarity of circle time. I did wonder, at the beginning if circle time would actually work with just two of us but yes it does work , very well :). <br />
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Hmmm..All ready for circle time joined by the dog and cat!!<br />
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We play lots of games at our house, so its a good job I actually enjoy games as it generally consists of two players, me and charlie lol. We love this game, its Animal Animal by Haba, such good fun.<br />
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Good old Jenga, Charlie is really tactical with this and is really very good!<br />
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Oh and of course, one of the best games of all is playing in an enormous cardboard box :)<br />
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Part of our weekly routine is cleaning out the guinea pigs, I always try and get Charlie involved as after all, they are his pets but he struggles with the actual shovelling of dirty bedding bit, he has a very strong gag reflex and cant cope with unpleasant smells. Charlie has many little quirks but this all adds up to make our beautiful boy just who he is...gorgeous.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-84433634400490755642012-09-26T11:09:00.001-07:002012-09-26T11:09:56.224-07:00Things that made me smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gorgeous hand made crafts from a wonderful mama came to our house this week. thank you <a href="http://carried-family.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sarah.</a><br />
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Exciting things from Myriad. Lyra watercolour pencils, stockmar crayons and lovely main lesson books, I have to admit that I was far more excited than Charlie, I just adore new arty materials, I cant wait to start using them.<br />
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Oh and just because I LOVE stripes, some socks to warm my feet this Autumn. Whats the betting that I misplace the odd sock and end up wearing odd stripes...Oh well, it adds to my sometimes unusual/hippy dress sense that does make me stand out a little where we live lol.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-41535614029195575182012-09-25T06:45:00.000-07:002012-09-25T06:45:54.740-07:00books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are the non fiction books books I am reading at the moment. I have to say that I am really enjoying both of them.<br />
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We love this beautiful book, it's so Autumny and sweet.<br />
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Ahh, ok, this has to be one of my very favourite childrens books ever, the illustrations are just gorgeous. This is just a lovely book to have.<br />
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Elsa Beskow books are just..well..beautiful.<br />
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This is my escape from reality book :)<br />
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And this is a gorgeous, soul lifting read.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-47010961754464524872012-09-23T07:50:00.000-07:002012-09-23T07:50:22.179-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Charlie drawing an ammonite.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-62506771076132677452012-09-23T07:46:00.001-07:002012-09-23T07:48:24.908-07:00Ammonite drawing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We discovered a fab quirky little museum whilst playing at a park, it is the Rossendale Museum. Charlie was so happy when he came accross an ammonite in the floor, he then had to draw it.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-14490620916072716512012-09-23T07:43:00.001-07:002012-09-23T07:43:05.874-07:00Arty stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We also had a go at Waldorf style wet on wet painting, which was very relaxing, in fact I am discovering a side to me that I didn't know I had. I was always told at school that I just wasn't artistic!! Well look here my old teachers...I am good because I am having fun...so there!<br />
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These number cards are just beautiful, what a gorgeous way to play with numbers.<br />
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Charlie insisted that we bought this children's magazine while we were in the coop the other day, I had visions of it being ignored when we got home but when he found the robot activity we set about making him the jazziest robot ever.<br />
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A beautiful necklace made by my clever son.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-37164412104669946082012-09-07T11:46:00.001-07:002012-09-07T11:46:53.069-07:00Grateful for...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Grateful for friends. Clever, patient mama's who create beautiful shawls to warm shoulders on a chilly Autumn day. Thank you lovely <a href="http://www.carried-family.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sarah</a>.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-26139499298660816012012-09-07T06:50:00.001-07:002012-09-07T06:50:08.221-07:00Learning togetherWell I suppose you could say that from now on we are a home educating family. To be honest we were part time home educating last year as Charlie only went to Steiner kindergarten 3 times a week but hey I feel we learn all the time, in set rules or no set way. We still follow a Steiner approach to play and gentle learning but we also unschool as in we don't have a timetable or follow a curriculum. We use media and IT for learning programmes and games and we also watch some TV. Mainly we just love being together all the time and doing our own thing :)<br />
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I am excited, tired, inspired by lots of wonderful HE mama's, happy, and a probably a hundred other emotions right now but I feel we are doing the right thing for us.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-54245835419623289682012-09-07T06:30:00.000-07:002012-09-07T06:30:07.208-07:00Not back to school<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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lots of countryside walking.<br />
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A masterpiece....robot.<br />
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Charlie helping to build yet another bookcase to house just a few more of our many books :)<br />
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Playing writing with sticks in the dirt.<br />
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Our boy <br />
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Me having a 'good day'.<br />
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The usual fun with daddy on the go karts.<br />
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Charlie looking quite serious here on the bars.<br />
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Future Olympian?<br />
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Charlie and daddy having lots of fun at the play gym.suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-53367069458340476012012-08-22T14:18:00.002-07:002012-08-24T09:42:50.828-07:00summer days<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00733389051513022820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110716598225172087.post-71245119715977949802012-08-22T14:06:00.000-07:002012-08-22T14:06:11.355-07:00Losing someone you love..I've been away from blogging for a little while for a few reasons but the one heartbreaking thing that kept my head and heart elsewhere was losing my beautiful grandma (in fact she was more like my mama). Really, she had a wonderful, full very long life and was surrounded by her loving family who all adored her. She was doing yoga up until her 90th birthday and was as intelligent and inspirational as anyone could ever be. She very peacefully passed away in her sleep in her 99th year, just a few weeks short of her 100th birthday. Grandma was laid to rest dressed in the gorgeous dress she had bought to wear for her birthday party :)<br />
Her funeral was a celebration of her life and it was so good to see so many cousins, aunties, uncles,friends etc that we haven't seen for along time. Charlie came to her funeral and was wonderful throughout the whole ceremony, he said he wanted to say goodbye too...sob..<br />
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