Thursday, June 29, 2023

Ohh, ten candles and tilia.

1. A very satisfying 'ohh' from Bettany as she opens one of her birthday presents.

2. Carefully jabbing candles into a chocolate cake and wondering how my youngest child came to be ten.

3. Noticing the scent of lime blossom in the park.

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Haircut, revision and changing sky.

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