L.A.T.C. II (look at the colours (again))

Only three weeks until the longest day. The bluebells are out, and we have had a spell of lovely sunny weather. Walking through the woods in the morning, you are stunned by the carpet of blue created by the bluebells, and the gorgeous aroma, until Chess has done his thing that is.

Saturday, and it's half term. We are off to centreparcs on Monday with Rachel's father. And finally the Lady Gaga concert on Friday. We have had to wait so long Maisie has grown out of her intended outfit, so we had to dedicate Friday (an inset day at school) to shopping and a haircut - all for Maisie. We went in every conceivable shop in Chesterfield, only to return to the first shop we visited, buying the first outfit tried on. It was fun though, Maisie looking very grown up in her outfit (I'll take photos on the night) she is obviously a natural at shopping, must get that from Leanne.

We have a temporary lull in the good weather, and it's raining. We have lit a fire (only 3pm) and the dog has firmly established himself on his bed, the photo is his response to the question "Want a walk Chess?"

There's no business like snow business

Snow! Maisie loves it, the dog however...not so keen!

Driving up the M1, every now and then Maisie shouted Snow!

We were welcomed by a very snowy Derbyshire. Snowmen building was required on the first day. Sledging and more serious snow people a definite on the second.

Grandma, Maisie and I cut down the Christmas tree grown especially for the purpose. This attracted much attention from a local Robin. It was all pretty magical. Also very hard to believe that me and Maisie had been swimming outside in the Motel pool in Auckland a couple of days previously.