Wednesday 16th December 2009

The temperature has really dropped over the last week and I am once again reminded of the huge necessity for gloves and scarves and hats before even attempting any kind of trip outdoors.....On Tuesday night Megan's farm club hosted "Carols in the Barn" and I must say it was absolutely lovely....if a little chilly....okay that is putting it mildly, it was (inappropriate word) freezing....-3 degrees and we were standing in a barn singing - thank heavens for the mulled wine otherwise I think I may have expired on the spot, my clever friend Michelle thought to bring hot water bottles along with her which was a godsend as I had left aforementioned gloves and hat at home in my rush to get the children there in time. Such a stunning stunning experience and another FIRST for England.

This morning dawned crisp and white and the frost was thick on the ground on my way to drop children at school - temps bottomed out at around -5 which made my hot chocolate and donut breakfast at the Ditchling Garden center with Catherine even more enjoyable.

View from our terrace this morning - white with frost

Some of you may recall my awe at the garden center last year and this year is just as wonderful, this time I remembered my camera and was able to snap a few shots of the displays.





Must confess to starting to feel the Christmas spirit this year and watching the first snow fall of the season through my bay windows while the christmas tree lights twinkled in the glass was a magical moment.....really a time to count our blessings.