'57' by _FullMoon

57, a photo by _FullMoon on Flickr.

I can't believe it's been over a week since I last blogged. The most I've ever neglected this place before has been a couple of days so this is a very long time for me. There's no reason for my absence other than life has got in the way. I've been so busy with various things including learning to crochet, my little boy having his first birthday and a short holiday away to celebrate (the birthday not the crochet).

Anyway, I can't stop long as too many things to do so here is a really brilliant and bold picture to slap you round the face and remind you I am not far away. I'll be back soon with some of my own pictures from my break away.

'London Calling' by colinfindlay

London Calling, a photo by colinfindlay on Flickr.

This time last week I was making my way home from a fabulous night out in London. I can't believe I didn't take single photo whilst I was there. Not even a quick snap on my mobile phone. I think this was probably due to the weather be so damm awful that day. I got seriously soaked and was less than impressed when the dye from the tote bag I was carrying transferred on to me new white handbag. Oh well who was I kidding buying white!

Anyway, as I didn't manage any photos here's a lovely photo that I saw and loved by someone else. I love how the photographer has managed to capture that wonderful early evening light. I would have loved this shot even without the person in it but it does make it more interesting. It of course makes me wonder who she is calling and what the evening has in store for her.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend.

'Instagram sunshine' by Me

Instagram sunshine, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

Today has been milestone kind of a day for my children. Firstly, my daughter got into the school we wanted. It was her catchment school so in theory we should have got it but you never can be sure. Anyway, stress over, she's in and she can't wait to start. So that's it then, she's all grown up and I have to make sure I enjoy every second I get with her at home this spring and summer before she's away from me all day five days every week.

Also my son has been a bit of a superstar because his walking is getting so good. Only trouble is he's very selective about when he does it. He basically seems to walk for biscuits. If you show him the biscuit tin he will walk across the whole room unaided to get to it. If you want him to walk over to you for a hug however, he'll just do a few steps then fall over. Oh well at least I know he can do it!

My children are growing so fast so I am trying to take as many pictures of them as I can. Instagram is a great help in capturing those little every day moments like this one. My little boy playing in the beautiful morning sunshine.

'108 | 365 fancy floss' by nanaCompany

108 | 365 fancy floss, a photo by nanaCompany on Flickr.

I couldn't wait until my children went to bed tonight as I really wanted to have another little practice of my crochet. I am really loving it and my works looks pretty neat, I am just hoping I can start to do it a little bit quicker as time goes on. I would love to be able to knock up a granny square in just ten minutes! Also tonight I watched a sewing programme called "The Great British Sewing Bee" so I am feel quite crafty right now. Actually I am now wondering how quickly I can get off the computer and get back to my hook and yarn.

Let me just leave you with this lovely crafty photograph. These threads are obviously nothing to do with crochet but they are so pretty I still had to share. I love all these colours. If they were mine I'd just want to sit and look at them for hours!

'Crochet project - final stage!' by islandgirlsj

Crochet project - final stage!, a photo by islandgirlsj on Flickr.

I am very happy right now as this evening I finally fulfilled my long standing ambition to learn to crochet. I admitted that I was never going to be able to teach myself so went with a couple of friends to a class. I didn't exactly do a lot but I learned the basics and the small about of crochet I did looked very neat. I must now make sure I find time to practice before next week's lesson.

And this photo here is my inspiration. I really want to be able to be able to whip up a few granny squares of an evening so I can eventually make some kind of big blanket.

My very first post that's not actually all about the photos

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'Untitled' by Lemon2

Untitled, a photo by Lemon2 on Flickr.

I have spent this evening handwriting thank you letters for birthday gifts. I went out last night with a group of really good friends in London and felt totally spoiled when I was given some lovely birthday presents. One of those gifts was a letter writing set. This inspired me and even though I've already thanked everyone face to face I though I would send everyone a hand written note as well. It's always lovely to receive something in the post that isn't a bill or something official and because everyone emails these days it rare to get an actual letter. I hope this will make everyone smile a little.

I was looking for an appropriate image to use with this post about letter writing and I was instantly drawn to this postbox photograph. I love turquoise and red together. Such a striking combination of colours. In fact thinking about it my new stationery is turquoise and dark pink so rather similar!

I hope you've had a fantastic weekend too.