2008 in photos

Happy New Year one and all!!

Our house nestling in the valley

February 2008 – Our hotel on Lantau Island, Hong Kong

Hong Kong from the harbour

March 2008 – Jon worked hard clearing brambles and nettles

March 2008 – Work starts on the pool

April 2008 – we once had a Horse Chestnut Tree

April 2008 – … and then it was gone!

April 2008 – We considered the new water feature but decided it haad to go

May 2008 – Heavy labour required

May 2008 – We were pleased with the results

All the shovelling and raking was worth the effort

May 2008 – Alice tried Figaro on as a scarf -another new fashion trend?

June 2008 – Jack, Leo and Riley

June 2008 – Riley with open eyes (and closed mouth!)

June 2008 – the log burner (almost fitted)

July 2008 – the stairs were fitted

July 2008 – Rob at Rocamadour

August 2008 – Lizzie’s boys down in our field

September 2008 – The peaceful village of Puycelsi welcomed the scratch Messiah

September 2008 – We had an overnight stay in Paris

September 2008 – New fashion for wedding wear

October 2008 – the trees began to change colour

October 23rd 2008 – the year’s first Boxing Day

November 2008 – Jon had laid the loft floor

November 2008 – Velux completed – let it snow!

December 2008 – Family reunion!!!

December 26 2008 – Snowed in!