We went sledging again today. This has been the best winter in such a long time. I know some people are getting a bit fed up with it now but I'd like it to stay like this for a wee bit longer. I love it. I'm so glad J has been able experience the fun and excitement of the snow. He's just the perfect age (6). He's old enough to sledge on his own, make snowmen and tolerate a good pelting with snowballs and he doesn't need much more than supervision from us. Everything will seem a little dull once the thaw comes. Then we can only dream of the spring.

The first Snowdrops. Such a welcome and always surprising sight.