Monday 13th April 2009

The weather this morning finally cleared and Si and I decided to seize the opportunity, grab the children and head out for a walk followed by a lovely lunch at our new fav restaurant. It was stunning to stroll through the park and although the daffodiles have started to die now, the tulips are totally spectacular. I have never seen them growing before (only ever in a bunch) and as they are my all time favourite flowers you can imagine I simply couldn't resist photographing them.

Si and I never cease to be amazed by what happens to the English when the sun shines (although after this winter we do definitely understand it lol), and it felt like the whole world was out with us soaking up the sun and enjoying the warmth, there was a friendly holiday feel in the air and everyone seemed to be smiling and enjoying themselves.

Lunch at the Harvester in Haywards Heath was followed by a couple of hours in the parkgrounds surrounding the restaurant where Megs and Phil got to enjoy a ride on a real steam train and Nick and Phil spent some bonding time while their big sister sat making daisy chains in the sunshine.

A very relaxing afternoon and a promise of what summer has in store for us.....even Si had a smile on his face as he lay on the grass with his shirt off watching the children.