in july

I like July.

Its the month after Winter Equinox.

The days are lengthening. 

We celebrate two birthdays and then have a big birthday break until November.

I spent half a day every Friday, stopping and starting the music for a bit of *ballet exam practice. The Fairy has taken to ballet like the proverbial duck to water, which is not surprising considering she has wanted to do ballet classes for a number of years.

There were some serious frosts and a few good blankets of snow early in the mornings. 

We knitted! Now that I am a knitter (haha!) the children were all inspired to have a go too! So here we are all with a project - a couple of learning squares, a beanie and the beginnings of the 'in three's' cardigan for the Tiny Elf.

There was even a foray into painting, both watercolours and acrylics. I love all that arty stuff but there is just so little room in this teeny shack, that it doesn't get done nearly enough.

*She has now done the exam and passed and we are all glad its over till next year!

**This half finished post has been lurking in the drafts folder all month! I know its the end of August but I just wanted to get it out there!!!

Thanks for dropping in! xx