Finally, today it has rained! It hasn't rained for such a long time (as can be seen from the dead grass in this photo). We didn't get as much rain as predicted but more is forecast for the weekend before the weather warms up again.
Sunday, 29 July 2018
Day 208 - July 27th
Finally, today it has rained! It hasn't rained for such a long time (as can be seen from the dead grass in this photo). We didn't get as much rain as predicted but more is forecast for the weekend before the weather warms up again.
Day 207 - July 26th
I bought this today - a Kit Kat made from Ruby Chocolate. The Ruby Kit Kat was first introduced in Japan and Korea earlier this year and has now been launched in the UK. The ruby chocolate is supposed to have a berry-fruitiness flavour. We'll see when we try it if it does.
Day 203 - July 22nd
Today Wayne, Christopher and Lara spent some time fishing. It was very hot and unfortunately the fish weren't biting.
Day 202 - July 21st
This afternoon we visited the Revs & Rhythms - a classic car and music event at nearby Shefford. Christopher was exhibiting his Spitfire alongside many other classic and vintage vehicles.
It was an extremely hot afternoon and so we didn't visit for long but we managed to look at all the cars and stopped for drinks and to listen to some of the live music on the stage.
Day 201 - July 20th
Schools out for Summer!
Lara has been excitedly awaiting the last day of school, not only because it means six weeks off school but also because I had agreed that she could put a semi-permanent hair colour on her hair when school finished. Not long after she got home she rushed upstairs to the bathroom to apply the green colouring to the lower part of her hair. It was quite subtle but she loved it.
Day 200 - July 19th
Whilst taking Lara to her last orthodontist appointment this morning I spotted these gorgeous flowers growing in baskets on the railings of a nearby property. They must be watering them a lot to keep them looking this good in the extreme heat.
Day 199 - July 18th
Our tomato plants in the greenhouse are coming along nicely despite the hot weather.
Day 198 - July 17th
Today was Lara's school House Olympics which called for green hair to match her house colours.
Day 196 - July 15th
I've been scrapbooking today. It involved making lots of paper squares from paper circles!
Sunday, 15 July 2018
Day 193 - July 12th
I've been playing with paper and glue this week and am making a little mini album. I've just got to add some photos and finishing touches.
Day 192 - July 11th
Very few flowers seem to be surviving the heat but these delicate white hydrangeas seem to be doing alright.
Day 191 - July 10th
The Buddleia bush is in full flower and the butterflies and bees are making the most of it.
Day 190 - July 9th
There were Orchid flowers on the tables at the party on Saturday. I was given one to take home, I just have to make sure it doesn't die now!
Day 189 - July 8th
Today, after yesterdays party, some of us joined Mum & Dad at our local pub/restaurant for Sunday Lunch. It was delicious and Mum & Dad were made to feel very special by the restaurant staff with free champagne and a card.
Day 188 - July 7th
Today we celebrated my Mum & Dad's Diamond Wedding Anniversary with a party for family and close friends.
Day 187 - July 6th
This year in my Mum & Dad's garden there are several large purple poppies. They seem to be thriving in the very hot weather unlike many other flowers. I think I tried to collect some seed from them last year to put in my own garden but can't remember what happened to them.
Friday, 6 July 2018
Day 186 - July 5th
I spotted several butterflies on the grass today including this Small Tortoiseshell.
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