The loveliness of Spring!

How fortunate to be in the countryside whilst Spring explodes. The bees are buzzing and the birds busily nesting.  We saw the Bats who roost in the barn, we think they are out of their hibernation now.  The Chif Chaffs are singing constantly.   Below is the wonder of the Magnolia coming in to bloom, how lovely...

Recently I shared my glorious view from my little cottage.  I did reply to those who commented that I was not lucky enough to be the owner by merely a tenant here.  Our decision to move here was initially to get out of the big smoke of a Northern city and have a gentle pace, which we have succeeded in doing.  We also harbour a hope and dream of becoming self sufficient one day, as do a lot of others.  We are fortunate here to be able to absorb and learn from what is happening around us.  Here the owners grow their own vegetables, have ducks and horses and a little flock of sheep.  I have been watching the flock closely and now they have had their lambs.  I had a little walk up to see them, not too close as I don't want to upset them.  They are lovely and such a cheerful sight...

Above is Mum, she's a Ryedale, basically a big cuddly teddy bear.  Below is one very curious lamb, one of the wee ones, who had just had a drink...

... and my favourite.  Obviously finding the unusually warm March sunshine a bit tiring..

Hope you are all enjoying Spring too x