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I photographed a Wedding upon request,

 last Spring,

this has led to other requests,

the latest taking place this weekend!

Just hope the English weather will be kind!

A Rarity

Before the sun finally set,

 on a bitterly cold day,

it was lovely to see the snowdrops

growing proudly in clumps

Due to rather mild weather,

 until the recent cold spell,

 the sight of daffodils

 was another inspiring sight to see

Unfortunately,

being able to get out for a walk these days,

 seem to be coming bit of  a rarity,

My Mother, aged 88,

 has been diagnosed with Dementia,

 and although I have 4 brothers,

I have become her registered carer.

With still trying to maintain my day job,

 there really isn't an awful lot of spare time left.

Also, during the last few weeks,

she has been admitted twice

into hospital with Angina attacks.

Due to my commitment and care

towards my Mother,

I am finding

 I have rather less time

 to keep myself informed

of blogging friends updates,

 apologises for this.

I will post when I can.

Regards to you all!

The Month of November

A week ago, it was my Aunty's 90th Birthday!

To celebrate,

her immediate family took her to London,

to the London Eye,

providing fantastic views overlooking the capital.

Needless to say,

she was thoroughly spoilt with champagne,

numerous presents & cards,

besides masses of flowers.

Just a few featured in this post.

It was lovely to think

 she was able to enjoy her very special day.

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And, today, is my Mother's 88th birthday.

She is such a special lady,

very kind natured & very unselfish.

During the next few weeks,

she has a succession of appointments at the hospital.

ultimately concluding with an operation at the end of the month.

Although she will be going out on her birthday,

weather permitting,

 she will be going on the steam railway at the weekend,

with a journey to Minehead.

This is the last weekend the railway will be operating

 for the season before

Christmas specials in December.

I know this is something

 Mother  is looking forward to,

as it's a journey she was very use

 to as a young girl/woman.

Further Birthday celebrations at the weekend!

It will be my Daughter's 24th Birthday!

 Birthday Wishes to them All!

Buckingham Palace

Before heading back to Somerset,

 after a long weekend visit to family,

we had a walkabout around part of London,

which included a visit to Buckingham Palace!

With a Royal Wedding this year,

 it did seem appropriate.

Although no changing of the guard on this particular day,

there was a group of military on horseback,

 being escorted by police passing the Palace.

Definitely a truly magnificant building!

We all managed to get

 our photos to help

remember this day!

Congratulations!

Many congratulations to my daughter,

with running her first marathon 13.1 miles,

 from Newcastle to Gateshead,

taking part in the Great North Run.

She did the run in a time of 02:55:19.

She was part of a team,

 her partner ran the marathon in 01:54:04,

 & his father's time was 02:34:38.

Their funraising efforts will be going to BIBIC,

a childrens' Charity.

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The day was also made special

with a display from the Red Arrows,

a first appearance from them since the 

sad lost of one of their pilots recently,

who's widow started the race,

& ran the marathon aswell.

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Well done to them All!

A Good Reason

My visit to Surrey last weekend,

 was an occasion,

 I had been looking forward too for awhile,

 besides other familymembers.

My niece's baby is now just over a year old,

 but last Sunday was her special Day,

 with her Naming Ceremony!

An occasion that was attended by family & close friends.

Fortunately,

the weather was more than kind

 with a very warm &  sunny day.

The gazbeo was decorated in fabric bunting,

 a lovey summer collection of flowers,

 & to help mark the day,

the parents also included a Cross stitch cushion,

 I had made with Eliana's name,

an appropriate sign for the day.

A registrar was also in attendence

 to ensure the occasion was official.

A collection of readings & poems,

 dedicated to Eliana & her up-bringing,

 read by people that was the closest to her,

was a momentous part of the ceremony.

The occasion,

 represented as

 a wonderful garden party,

which had been hoped for!

The special little lady ,

was more than please to seek,

 the delights of her toy box,

 after the ceremony!

But,

Smudge,

 the family dog,

 was certainly eager,

 at the start to sit & wait,

 for the celebrations!!!

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Overall,

I was most honoured to be involved with all preparations,

not only to make the bunting & cushion,

 but also to be asked to be a Supportive Adult during Eliana's life!

Busy, busy....

A busy time,

 with the challenge

 of producing photography

 for  a wedding.

When I was first asked to do this,

I thought it was going to be a quiet small affair,

but that was not to be.....

A village church, vingtage car,

7 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls,

2 page boys,

 heaps of ushers & many family & friends.....

But, although a few moments of anxiety

 as to what I had agreed to take on,

I also relished the challenge.

The reception certainly mirrored

 the colour theme of the day

And overall,

I did enjoy the occasion,

 a learning curve but also I think

 I did quite well for

the photography of my first major wedding.



With respect to privacy,

 bridal party or guest are not shown,

but there were many, honest!

Mothering Sunday

Happy Mother's Day!

May it be an enjoyable one!

Interflora Calling

My Birthday weekend!

A surprise bouquet of flowers delivered

Some lovely Birthday cards from special family & friends

An afternoon spent watching the film,

 'The King's Speech' with my daughter

Heck! Another year older,

but an enjoyable Birthday! X