The calm before the storm

These are stones that my dad has been collecting. Apparently to be worthy of inclusion they should be smooth and symmetrical.

Sat outside reading for a while awaiting the arrival of friends and their two young daughters. They slept a good part of the way up so were full of energy this evening. We have been playing catch, having running races, going down the hill and up the steps, weeing on the grass (not me, but the youngest who is potty training), colouring in and listening to them singing. Plus putting up their ridiculously massive tent. I'm certainly knackered.