{24 : april}

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April! Well it began rainy and cloudy, but then really gave us a good show of what Spring holds. Flowers, smells, sunrises/sunsets. Gorgeous! 
We also had a lovely easter visit from family!!!! And we totally surprised the kiddos with it too. Uncle Scott, Aunt Amanda & their boys showed up while we were shopping at a charity shop in Newcastle. It was the best surprise we've pulled off yet! :) Absolutely great. We spent the easter holidays with them exploring Northumbra. We hiked some of Hadrian's Wall, saw Sycamore Gap, went to a castle and spent a day wandering around Alnwick. Fabulous time! We are so thankful for their visit. 

found this epic tree @ Wallington - a great National Trust site

cartoons with cousins!

hadrian's wall with cousins

they were terrific hikers!

such a joy to share the North East with family

it was emotional to see Sycamore Gap this way... 

fish n chips with family is SO much better

A REAL CASTLE!


Bamburgh Castle did not disappoint


Sunday work day at the garden 

worship and work in creation

love the golden sun in the spring

late bday part for Tim! 
Game day!!!

this was just a "few"

it was an absolute hoot to have so many friends over for a full day of games and food!

in his happy place 

making landmarks with nature - Stonehedge

protecting his lunch from our friend Milly 

not a great shot - but we caught sight of a Great Comorant!

World Book Day a little late ... Sam from LOTR


if only pictures could capture smells

another big day!
Clearing away the carpets and nettle and tilling the ground for wildflower seeds

more seeds going in the ground

making our own woodchips from all the scrap wood we cleared away 

Teesside Festival prep and worship!

evenings with our neighbor friends! Practicing spelling words and playing footie

our Spring Party at the garden was great! I read them lots of spring books, we played pin the tail on the bunny, and shared lots of sweeties. There were also some fun games our friend Mark brought along, and a nature based scavenger hunt for bookmark treasures. 



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