May

Some highlights from the the (mostly) sunny month of May,

:: Angus's birthday.

There were balloons and presents and a chocolate fudge cake which was a total disaster appearance-wise, layers sliding every which which, held together with toothpicks, but one of the most delicious birthday cakes I've ever made.

 

:: Cow parsley in all the hedgerows, filling the expanse of green with their tiny, frothy-white flowers.

:: My Dad's birthday, a big one, one with a zero on the end, and celebrated with all the family, a pizza oven, lots of delicious food and wine.

:: The breathtaking green of May.

:: Six brass crescent moons, suspended above our bed in a perfect little garland. They make the gentlest tinkling sound when the wind catches them. 

:: The relief of a thirsty garden after a good rainfall.

:: Fresh herbs in pots for fresh herb omelettes, my new favourite thing.

:: A sparkly sofa and rug, freshly cleaned by a man with a machine. All our chairs and rugs were spotless for a good 24 hours. 

:: The rhododendron in the back garden, gradually coming into bloom. 

:: A permanent place on the family wall for my Stitch a Day sampler.

:: Socks. Any kind of motivation to crochet or sew anything is sorely lacking at the moment - I  struggle to keep my eyes open past 9pm lately - but I am slowly plugging away at these socks and very much liking the yarn. Pattern here and yarn here. 

:: A spectacular thunder storm.

:: A day out in Southsea, to celebrate Angus's birthday. There were slot machines on the pier, churros, a walk around Old Portsmouth and burgers for lunch.