We had some apple carvings before, but I find these quite interesting...
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Monday, 25 March 2013
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Music and children
Camille Saint-Saëns's "Carnival of the Animals" is often used to introduce children to classical music. Our family was no exception and we enjoyed identifying each other as one of the animals. My sister was very thin and we used to say she was the bones (The Fossils). This particular piece is based on Saint-Saëns's own "Danse Macabre," a symphonic poem, with bits of traditional French nursery rhymes woven into it.
I was the kangaroo, possibly because I couldn't stay still...
I was the kangaroo, possibly because I couldn't stay still...
Saturday, 23 March 2013
Friday, 22 March 2013
Playing in the garden
We spent some time in the garden today, where Pirouette could explore and play and we could soak a bit of the sun to strengthen our old bones...
I noticed this thing growing near the steps and can't find out what it is. Any ideas?
Here it is, a bit closer:
Pirouette had a good time chasing some bees:
Pity the weather forecast promises rain for the next few days...
I noticed this thing growing near the steps and can't find out what it is. Any ideas?
Here it is, a bit closer:
Pirouette had a good time chasing some bees:
Pity the weather forecast promises rain for the next few days...
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