This half term in the lead up to Christmas is always a crazy time. School plays, trips, parties, church services, and oh a bit of learning too!
Apologies for not being around much lately.
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| class 3 describing words with colour and shape |
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| sunrise |
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| Sunset |
As the hard frosts were on their way I cut the last of our roses from the garden and brought it indoors to enjoy.
Next time I have a crazy Christmas present idea....stop me!
So I thought I would do something different for my two God daughters. A pair of pyjamas, a book, a sachet of drinking chocolate and a small chocolate treat wrapped up to be opened on Christmas Eve evening to snuggle up with before the Big Day.
Around this my idea was to wrap 24 layers of wrapping paper with another small treat in between. The idea for the girls to open a layer each day of December.
HOW MUCH WRAPPING PAPER?
I will not be doing it again, that's for sure. But I am certain it will be a winner with them.
some very sad news though this week.
Remember my joy when I went horse riding in October?
The lovely horse which belonged to a work colleague had to be put to sleep on Wednesday after suddenly developing heart failure. Such a shock for her owner and her whole family are devastated as you can imagine.
For a friends 40 I decided to wrap the small necklace I'd got her in 40 layers. Despite keeping plenty of wrapping offcuts it took a ridiculous amount of paper and I'm sure was an anti-climax - although I think your idea is MUCH better. Sorry about the horsey and LOVE that sunrise!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos Lyn and brilliant idea for a pre Christmas treat for your God daughters. So sorry about the horse, such a shame.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Oh, such sad news. To lose a horse is tragic.
ReplyDeleteThat sunrise picture is awesome. It looks quite ominous actually. Red in the morning..
What a good idea ...the Advent present-y thing. You will have to start earlier next year saving all/any pretty paper bags and boxes you see...make the wrapping easier .. and the gift novel.
ReplyDeleteShame about the horse..I imagaine its family/owners are devestated.
Well Done class 3 ...love it! (loved my time working with children)
Vicky x
I am sure the kids will appreciate the brainwave..sometimes these things have a knack of biting us in the bum! Sorry to hear about the horse though.
ReplyDeleteYour sunrise photo is just amazing. What drama over the moors!
ReplyDeleteJust imagine sock wool dyed in those colours :-)
Celia x
Such beautiful images and dramatic skies!
ReplyDeleteYour roses were still fantastic, I'm glad you bought them in to appreciate them! When I see a sunrise or a sunset I now think of you driving across the moors, your pictures are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Hi Lyn, thanks for your comment on my blog. Glad to meet another West Yorkshire blogger! I agree on the sunrises/sets - your photos are gorgeous. Lovely rose too, one of my favorite garden flowers though I don't have room to grow them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sunrise! Sailors take warning for sure!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely sun rise and set photos, great gift idea and sad news about the horse.
ReplyDeleteDear hug, it's sad when animals must die. But those gifts seem very nice. Ups and downs, so is our life.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about the horse. I will look forward to reading your daily posts - that's quite a challenge! Your photographs are very inspirational - sunrise especially.
ReplyDeleteYour sunrise and sunset photos are gorgeous. I too have been enjoying the magnificent pink skies and frost. Beautiful shots of the roses, too. x
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