Oh how I love crisp, frosty-cold, Winter bright days!! They've sadly been few and far between this season, but it's made them all the more joyous when we have had them.
These pictures were taken on Sunday. I was walking with Little Lady, she was holding my hand and chattering away nineteen to the dozen as we walked.
I asked her if she minded us having to walk on such a cold day (we were going to a Birthday Party on the other side of town, cutting down across the park to reach the main road). She replied that she loved it, that she was very happy to be walking instead of travelling by car.
It was rather glorious.
J's home this week, he lit the fire first thing this morning and it's still burning now, twelve hours later. All is cosy and warm here at number 24. The Little Peeps had their last day at school today and I went along to the church to sing Christmas carols and choke back the emotion of it all. Away in a Manger, head down, swallow hard, keep singing. Silly old thing, I am quite over emotional these days. Little Man spent yet another day horizontal on the sofa, I cannot believe he is still so unwell. He did manage to go to school yesterday, but it knocked him sideways, so we'll be back at the docs tomorrow to see why his head is still so hot and his legs still so wibbly. Sigh.
I have made some progress on the Christmas preps this past week, most gifts have now been purchased Thank Goodness. Cards have yet to be written mind you, but that's on my to-do list for tomorrow. The house is half-way decked but still needs to be finished off, I'm hoping to do that tomorrow too so will take some pics to share with you.
I hope that all is Merry and Bright with you my friends, keep cosy, and I'll be back to chat soon.
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Poor Little Man - I hope the doctor was helpful? I also hope that a good dose of Christmas spirit and some presents (and lots of lying on the settee!) help get him back to normal soon. Love your crisp winter photos - the park looks wonderful and your walk to the party sounds delightful! Have a lovely Christmas x
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | December 21, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Hi, Lucy, I am bj from Sweet Nothings and I LOVE your sweet blog. So glad to have found you thru Free Pretty Things.
I looked for a FOLLOW ME but couldn't find one.:(
I hope Little Man is feeling much better soon. With Christmas so close, I am hoping your whole family is well.
Come see me soon...I am a great-grandmother and....
can't crochet much at all. :) Maybe you can teach me. lol
Posted by: bj | December 21, 2011 at 01:19 PM
I am sorry for your little man.I hope,he gets better soon.Pictures are lovely.
Posted by: Şeyda (pronounce as sheida) | December 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I do hope little man is feeling better by the weekend :(
We enjoyed the lovely weather on Sunday too, but we have snow here around Derbyshire so there are some lovely snowy scenes on my blog this week :)
Posted by: louise | December 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM
O Holy Night always gets me choked up...I love that carol and it always moves me. I hope Little Man gets better soon and you can all enjoy this last week before Christmas arrives :)
Posted by: Justine Anstiss | December 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
best wishes to you and your family for the festive season and the shiny new year.
love your blog - thanks so much for sharing your crafty endeavours ... so inspiring :)
Posted by: janine b | December 21, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Hi Lucy from a very hot South Africa!!! Sorry to hear Little Man is no better :-( I really really hope he improves before the BIG day!!! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy (and hooky) New Year ....! x
Posted by: Laura | December 21, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Hope Little Man is feeling better soon - he sounds like my youngest who used to get so run down just before christmas. Rest and feeding up with easy to manage foods seemed to help.
Wishing you & all @ No24 a very merry christmas and a happy new year xx
Posted by: VintageVicki | December 21, 2011 at 08:44 AM
Poor Little Man, we too have all had rotten viruses that have dragged on and on...we need some cold weather to kill off all these nasty germs. At least the blankets are getting some serious use. Hope you all have a lovely restful Christmas xx
Posted by: One-oh-four | December 21, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Sorry that Little Man is still poorly. Hope the Doc can do something.
The fire does look so lovely.
Posted by: Linda | December 21, 2011 at 07:38 AM
So beautiful as always!!! Happy Christmas to your and your family
xx
Posted by: Rachel | December 21, 2011 at 07:25 AM
All my best thoughts for Little Man!
I wish him to be well on Christmas Day!
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Posted by: Mihaela | December 21, 2011 at 07:01 AM
I wish you and your family a very merry and happy Christmas. May the sun shine on you in 2012. Jewel (join the flower swap on The Flower Bed).
Posted by: Jewel | December 21, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Poor boy! I hope he feels better soon ~ there are so many germs around at this time of year. I hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and that Santa is good to you all! :O)xx
Posted by: Jackie | December 21, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Lucy, I always enjoy your posts! Praying Little B feels better soon...I know your Momma-heart aches when he's feeling poorly. Merry Christmas to all in Attic24!
Posted by: Sarah | December 21, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Lucy, I am new to reading your blog and I absolutely love it. I am so inspired by you and your warm, cozy, crafty life. Looking back at the archives, I don't see a tutorial for your beautiful circles scarf. Is it possible to get this?
xoxo Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | December 21, 2011 at 04:07 AM
I always enjoy reading your blog Lucy. Your sense of colour is amazing and inspires me to hook away. Thankyou for your terrific tutorials, they have actually inspired another new crocheter in recent times who is now happily hooking her way to a baby blanket for her second baby due early next year. Best wishes for a happy Christmas and a healthy and happy 2012.
Posted by: Sue, Victoria, Australia | December 21, 2011 at 03:22 AM
he probably won't like it, but make sure he is getting a TON of fresh green things!! And the blender is your best friend for mixing them with other things to make more palatable. Hope he feels better!
Posted by: Tara | December 21, 2011 at 03:02 AM
Hope your little one gets better soon and wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Saritha | December 21, 2011 at 02:48 AM
Poor wee man - hope he's feeling better soon and before the big day on Sunday. Love your wintery walk pictures...as I face another summery Christmas here in New Zealand I can't help but miss the prospect of a snowy Christmas and everything that comes with it. I'm sure if I was there though I'd be whinging about the cold though! :-)
Posted by: Katie | December 21, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Beautiful post, every time I come to visit your blog, I find beautiful post about your creativity, your love for colors and life, thanks for sharing
I linked one of your tutorials, Holly Leaves, hope its ok.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
ALEXA.
Posted by: alexa | December 21, 2011 at 02:05 AM
Lucy, I hope Little Man gets better soon. That is a long time to be under the weather. Wishing you and your family the happiest of the season.
Posted by: Leianna | December 21, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Aw, sending healing thoughts...
Posted by: Clair | December 21, 2011 at 01:53 AM
Your children are going to have such memories, Lucy! Of quality time spent with Mom, in the fresh air, walking around town. I hope your little fellow will be better soon.
Posted by: Lisa G. | December 21, 2011 at 01:42 AM
Just fund your post, so verry sweet. I sure hope little man gets well soon. And you and yours have a Verry Merry Christmas.ooxx
Posted by: cathyjo | December 21, 2011 at 01:23 AM