Photogenic Birds

I guess this post has to come with a warning:  "Loads of Photos!"

I went for a walk with my camera in Ryde, there is a small lake there and loads of swans, mallard ducks and of course seagulls.  The swans are so photogenic, I just love their necks.  I got some lovely ones of them bathing, they seem to like to spread their wings and flap about after a bath, then they settle down.  

What beauty surrounds us on all sides!  Open your eyes today and look for at least 5 amazingly beautiful things.

Indefinite Leave to Remain

Hello All!  We are now entitled to live in the UK for as long as we like, visa free!!!!!!!!!!  We are all very excited about that, it has been stressful sometimes to think of having to go back to SA and start again.  But now we don't have to think about that!  I am soooooooooo happy.

Angela invited us round for a celebration meal, it was lovely to visit and chat and to know that I can stay here in the UK and visit my sisters as often as I like.

Sorry Vincent, I'm not sure why I didn't get a picture of you (I did get your elbow!), but we still love you loads!

Cheryn's Valentine's Day

We were sitting in the lounge on the evening of the 14th when suddenly there was a loud knock at the door.  Cheryn got up to see who was at the door and when she opened up there was no one there!  Then she looked down and gasped!  There on the door step was a gorgeous bouquet of roses with a card.

The card read:  Dear Cheryn, Happy Valentine's Day, love from ?

She was so excited, I'm surprised she managed to fall asleep!

We now know who the ? is, but I'll be keeping that a secret from the blogging world :)

Forest walk with Rachel

Yesterday Rachel asked me if I could take her to the forest for a 'photo shoot'.  So she took her camera, I took mine and we had a great time taking pictures of each other and the forest.

 I seriously need new boots, I will be getting myself a new pair when I know if we will be living in a cold country where I need boots.

 Leaf buds, I love Spring!  Even although it is still officially Winter, the weather has been so confused that the plants think it is Spring already.

 This horse wanted to walk next to Rachel, and it didn't matter what the rider tried to make it do, it was walking next to Rachel!  Eventually the woman gave up and just let him walk by her.  He did this for about 1/2 a mile and then the novelty wore off and they cantered off.

 I love hands and all the things that they can accomplish, there is great power in all of us and often that power is shown through our hands.  I look forward to seeing what Rachel's hands do...

 These two trees make me smile... they just seem like they grew there for a special purpose.

We had a lovely time just walking, talking and taking photos.  I am so thankful for nature, cameras, feet, hands, trees and my children.