Title? *thinks*

 Sorry, no title… I don’t know where the time goes!  Christmas is around the corner and we have had our first snowfall.  I lost the plot of course and sent myself into a serious frenzy!  My husband was sweet and swapped the cars over so I could take his to work.  His has four-wheel drive.  No, I don’t know what that means either but it didn’t slide, whizz or slip so I was happy.

*edited.  For Stephanie @ Stopbouncing.  This was taken last week at about 4pm, just as dark was setting in.  The next day brought the same amount again.

My dad has been poorly, he had food poisoning and was very ill.  After five days of hardly any food he was feeling a little better but very weak.  Of course with snow, hard frost usually follows and the paths were hazardous.  I was so worries about my dad having to walk the dog with the footpaths in such poor condition I decided to do the dog walking.  I live about a half an hours drive from my dad so I’ve had a few early mornings and late nights. 

I am now the proud ‘owner’ of an eighteen year old son! )  We celebrated with a family meal at a local restaurant which was lovely.  Age doesn’t stop those kids having bigger eyes than bellies though and the profiteroles had them both beaten!

What else, what else… Oh we saw The Sawdoctors  last week at the  Journal Tyne Theatre in Newcastle. 

They were amazing.  We discovered a super little Sushi Bar also so the night was doubly good!

To celebrate the weekend my husband, daughter and myself went to Saltwell Park Gateshead

 

It was the venue for an evening of enchantment.

Enchanted Parks is art celebrating winter.  The event is ticketed but free and it was a wonderful evening.  The darkness added mystery and the displays of art and light were indeed enchanted visions!  It was muddy, cold and magical and I don’t think you can ask for much more on a Friday evening.  

This is the branches alight with colour that bounced from one side of the park to the other.  I doubt the photograph does it justice but it was a sight to be remembered.

This was a ‘hidden’ cave beneath a foot bridge.  The pictures and the accompanying sound were just amazing.  As the stories were told you could see how the music, lights and words had the audience captivated. 

The waterfall was surrounding by lanterns and candles.  Every time a sight took your breath away you would move your glance and your breath was gone again. 

The End of the Rainbow is Nigh!  It certainly made you feel as though you had discovered something truly unique.

and lastly… how do trees keep warm in the winter?

Scarfs! Same as we do. )

It was a great night and my pictures are poor but at least they give you a little bit of an idea of the wonderful time we had.

Two three things before I finish.

My Christmas tree is up.

and my daughter made the best jam tarts ever today.  This is how many we started off with…. (I’m keeping them safe in my tummy)

and I have missed visiting you all and catching up with you all.

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