We’re into the embers of the year, which for us are always a balance of wrapping up warm for walks to feed the squirrels and ducks at the park, kicking our way through crunchy leaves and splashing in puddles before heading home for cosy evenings of warming meals, cartoons, crafts, bubble baths and bedtime stories.
We’ve been making an effort to get outside as much as possible whenever there’s a break in the rain to feed the squirrels and birds, or to play at the park. Our local park is particularly lovely at this time of year when all the leaves turn, and the fallen leaves create a colourful, crunchy carpet. I love the Scottish seasons and how they remind me to pause and pay attention to nature and the world around me.
This autumn has been filled with little adventures, time with our extended family and so many of the ordinary little moments that we often take for granted that make up the fabric of life. Reading the news lately I’ve been struck by how lucky I am to be able to play in the park with my girls, take my oldest to her football class and my youngest to sensory group, read bedtime stories together and tuck them in every night, it’s easy to take our relative comfort and safety for granted when it’s all we’ve ever known.
As autumn treads towards winter, our calendar is filling up with festive plans and we’ve made a few small preparations for Christmas, buying a few new baubles and decorations, baking our Christmas cake and picking out presents for people.
Have a lovely week. X
Lovely and Grateful 
Sounds like you’re making the most of this special time of year.
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We are lucky to enjoy peace and luckiest of all to appreciate it. Lovely post!
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Stunning photos, and I especially love the wildlife ones. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for your lovely comment, always try to capture a few photos that show the tone of autumn as it’s different every year, some years are more red or orange, yellow or brown than others. Can imagine the seasons are very different where you live! ☺️
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You are correct, so these are especially enchanting to see! 😊
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Bet it feels more like Winter now. Leaves are barely clinging on. Lovely pics.
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What lovely photos! That is one thing about the south that is new to me, LEAVES! I have wanted to jump in every pile I can find. We didn’t have this kind of leaf cover in Colorado. It’s been a wonderful autumn. Wishing you and yours a happy Christmas time!
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Thank you so much. I really love living somewhere with such distinct seasons, lovely watching the cycle of the seasons through nature.
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I love the beautiful fall photos. There is something very beautiful about fall, and a promise of the holiday season – more family time.
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