Catch up time.

It has been a while since the last post and a lot of water has flowed under the bridge; an awful lot!

But not a lot has been happening in the garden as it is winter so all the activity has been out and about.

Here are some highlights:

Early in December we went to Cumbria for a fortnight to house-sit for Kate's brother and sister-in-law. They have three border terriers who had to be looked after.

We got out for some nice trips;

Then it was back home for Christmas. 

Just for two!

Then James and Grace came for a few days.

Then a family visit to Birmingham, calling at Baddeley Hinton on the way. 

And a family gathering that managed to avoid being photographed! Apart from this shot of boys being boys. "We are just testing" they said. 

And today has been the first day back in the garden, tidying up after the storms. 

More news tomorrow.